Honda Legend KC2
Honda's high-tech flagship featuring a triple-motor hybrid system and torque-vectoring AWD.
- Power
- 382 bhp
- Top speed
- 155 mph
About the Honda Legend KC2
The fifth-generation Honda Legend (KC2) represents the pinnacle of Honda's luxury engineering, introduced in late 2014 as a technological showcase. It features the sophisticated Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system, which pairs a 3.5-litre V6 with one electric motor in the transmission and two independent motors on the rear axle for active torque vectoring. While sold as the Acura RLX in North America, the Legend remained a rare sight in other markets, often serving as a testbed for advanced safety features like the 'Honda Sensing' suite. It offers a serene, high-tech cabin with a Krell audio system, though its understated styling meant it often flew under the radar compared to European rivals.
Honda Legend KC2 specs
The Honda Legend KC2 produces 382 bhp (285 kW) and 461 Nm (340 lb-ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Legend |
| Generation | KC2 |
| Trim | 3.5 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD |
| Years | 2014–2021 |
| Type | Luxury |
| Body style | Saloon |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 3.5-litre V6 with three electric motors |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,471 cc (3.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 382 bhp (285 kW) at 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 461 Nm (340 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Top speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,980 kg (4,365 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 193 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Honda Legend KC2 rarity in CarSpot
The Honda Legend KC2 is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 15 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Honda Legend KC2 fun facts
- The KC2 Legend was the first production car in the world to be granted Level 3 autonomous driving certification in Japan for its 'Traffic Jam Pilot' system.
- Its rear-mounted Twin Motor Unit (TMU) can independently apply positive or negative torque to each rear wheel, allowing the car to turn into corners more sharply.
- The 14-speaker audio system was developed by Krell Industries, a high-end American audio manufacturer, marking their first collaboration with an automaker.