Test Drive Honda Legend since 2009 Sedan
Test Drive Honda Legend: Demonstration of Power
Exactly a year ago at the Moscow International Auto Show 2008, Honda presented an updated modification of its flagship sedan Honda Legend. As expected, the cardinal changes did not happen, but even the few modifications that Legend underwent undoubtedly went to a representative sedan for the benefit.
Seemingly black sedan Soliden and serious. On this and an important meeting, and shine before the ladies. Wordless! During the update, the exterior received more predatory front optics, modified bumpers, a modified chrome-plated grille, as well as other rear lights. Due to such a simple plastle, the legend has become noticeably smoothed, it became modern and solid.
The cabin has worked on a clearer alphabetic designation of the controls of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning. In addition, the developers have slightly increased space for rear passengers. The updated Honda Legend now has heated not only the front, but also rear seats. In addition, the front passenger seat, as well as the driver, now has the possibility of electrically regulating in 8 directions, as a result of which the front passengers will be easily found.
The materials of the finish, with the exception of too plastic inserts under the tree, not bad, but, subjectively, the Honda Salon clearly does not reach German premium models with which you do not want, but you have to compete. However, the ease of legend does not occupy. The well-planned rear sofa hints with all its appearance that it would not hurt to hire a personal driver and drive time on the road with comfort on the gallery.
Finally, a button corresponding to the direction of air flows appeared on the climate control unit. Previously, this operation required to climb the depths of the e-menu. Otherwise, the central console remained overloaded with small buttons, which can be used only after a long-term addiction.
Perhaps the most significant change in the updated Honda Legend was the new 3.7 liter engine. Despite the fact that the volume of the new motor increased only by 0.2 liters, and the number of 295 horsepower and did not change at all, according to the application of the manufacturer acceleration until hundreds decreased by 0.2 seconds, which was achieved due to the increased maximum torque, Which is now 371 nm. Of course, physically such an increase to feel difficult, but still he warms the soul. The 5-speed automatic with the possibility of manual switching remained the previous one. Manual mode Here, by the way, the present: when the maximum revolutions is reached without switching the switch, the up will not follow. Do not seek goodness. Even in automatic mode, the automatic transmission showed excellent dishistribution and smooth switching.
Due to the considerable exacculent mass in 1868 kg, the acceleration of the legend seems too measured and calm. Although in fact it fully corresponds to the declared 7.1 seconds to 100 km / h. In the settings of the engine and the transmission, there is a clear look at the comfort, rather than on sharp drive notes. The suspension of the updated Honda Legend received reinforced springs, transverse stability stabilizers of larger diameter, as well as stringent silent blocks of the subframe. In addition, new 18-inch alloy discs appeared instead of the previous 17-inch. Despite this, the legend kept the excellent smoothness of the course, despite the way the handling became a little sharper the large sedan demonstrates intuitive and safe handling. Add here excellent noise insulation when the passengers are fully isolated from outside sounds, so it turns out that by comfort and smooth the course, I would compare the behavior of the legend on the road with Mercedes E-Class. Comfort above all! Yes, there is a transverse squabble, there are rolls in turns, but when you are driving a Honda Legend, then there is always a sense of complete control and safety. Thanks to the full drive SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive).
Sh-AWD transmission is undoubtedly the main trump card Honda Legend. The cardan, which goes to the rear wheels is equipped with a planetary gearbox, on each side of which a pair of electromagnetic couplings of direct action is located. Depending on the road situation, the introduction of these couplings into engagement and the elimination of it can change the distribution of the moment on the front and rear axes. In addition, the coupling can independently distribute the moment and transmit up to 100% torque of the rear axis only to one rear wheel. In fact, the legend can be with the drive and two, and four, and even three (!) Wheels.
For example, in the left turn, the electronics presses the right grip, thereby giving a larger moment by the rear right wheel and the printing car in turn. To clearly make sure that the all-wheel drive transmission is functioning, the SH-AWD operating circuit can be displayed on the instrument panel screen, however, much more important is the feeling that the car helps to trust himself in a steep turn. And in legend it is.
Add here the active noise reduction system and the lifting hood with pyropartron to protect the pedestrian at the arrival. Flagship Honda neck stuffed electronics. But if the cars supplied to us, on the neck, then the Japanese Honda Legend and at all with the head. There and the LKAS system (LANE-KEEPING Assist System), which, using a special camcorder, automatically holds the car within its strip, and smart climate control using the data of the navigation system and pondering more cold air to the sunny side.
In Russia, Honda Legend is sold only in maximum configuration, but without navigation, which Honda has not yet adapted for us. The cost of the legend is 2,168,250 rubles. German competitors with similar motors and a complete set are a bit more expensive, but at the same time, with a large margin, won the quality of the interior decoration. In addition, the prestige and the solidity of the German cars as on the palm. And the complex technological solutions of Honda can not touch them only in the depths of the car and on paper. So it turns out that Honda Legend is a certain demonstration of the strength and technological progress of the Japanese concern, which has a narrow range of its admirers, but no more.
Sh-AWD Transmission Scheme:
SH-AWD transmission is essentially an ordinary front-wheel drive unit, but with power selection for rear drive. The drive is carried out from the front axle in a block with a gearbox to a torque transmission device, screwed directly to it. The torque transmission device is connected to a light circular shaft from a composite material enhanced by carbon fibers, which transmits power to the rear drive assembly. The drive assembly is similar to the planetary reducer, which switches to the electronic control unit signal with direct transmission to the increase. The node contains three sets of planetary gears with couplings. The torque is transmitted through the first set (acceleration device) and then on the hypoid gear, which rotates the output shaft at an angle 90 for the rear axle drive. Each side of the hypoid transmission is the electromagnetic lifestyle couplings. Their mission is to pass torque for each rear wheel. The operation of these couplings allows you to change the distribution of torque over the front and rear axles. Depending on the situation, the rear wheels receive from 30 to 70% of the total engine power. However, besides the fact that these couplings can distribute the power between the front and rear axles, they also know how to distribute it between the rear wheels. With certain situations, up to 100% of the torque of the rear axle can only be fed to one rear wheel.
Ruslan Galimov
pros
Decent smoothness
Technological all-wheel drive transmission
Rumblebeled automatic transmission
Minuses
Salon finish not at level
High fuel consumption
The price of the tested car is 2,168,250 rubles.
Complete set of tested car
Intellectual Dual-Zone Climate Control
Leather interior decoration
Luke with electric drive
Electric drive and heating mirrors
Electric folding mirrors
Autostream mirrors
The slope of the right mirror when moving by reverse
Power windows
Heating front seats
Heating of the rear seats
Electric front seats in 8 positions
Rain sensor
Light sensor
Active system of noise reduction
Hands FREE with Bluetooth technology
Rear View Camera
Leather steering wheel and lever KP
On-board computer
Cruise control
Cruise control control on the steering wheel
ABS / EBD.
System Stability (VSA)
Airbags
Safety Curtains and Trial Sensor
Locking doors from the inside
central locking
Folding key
Anti-theft alarm
Fixing ISO Fix
Hi-Fi Magnetola with CD - Player
The number of speakers 9.
Subwoofer
Xenon headlights with autorpelling
headlight washer
Active headlight adjustment system (AFS)
Fog lights
Alloy wheels 18 '
Coloring mirrors in body color
Specifications
Body
Body type sedan.
Number of seats 5.
Volume of trunk, l 452
Curb weight, kg 1868
Full weight, kg 2310
Length, mm 4985
Width, mm 1845
Height, mm 1450
Wheel base, mm 2800
Road clearance, mm 150
Engine
Type gasoline with distributed fuel injection
Front location transversely
Location and number of cylinders V6
Working volume, cm 3664
Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm 90.0 x 96.0
Degree of compression 11,2
Number of valves on cylinder 4
Maximum power, hp / rpm 295/6200
Maximum torque, nm / rpm 371/5000
Transmission
Gearbox automatic 5-speed
Corner full
McPherson front suspension with transverse stability stabilizer
Rear suspension independent multi-section with transverse stability stabilizer
Front brakes disc ventilated
Rear brakes disk
Tires 245/45 R18.
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km / h 250
Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, from 7.1
Fuel consumption, l / 100 km
urban cycle 16.3.
country cycle 8.9
mixed cycle 11.6
Fuel tank capacity, l 73
Fuel gasoline AI-95
A source: Carclub.ru.
