With a car this premium, you would expect it to be safe, you will be reassures to learn the Legend’s active and passive safety measures go beyond what is expected |
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SH-AWD |
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Through a series of sensors recording lateral G-forces, engine speed, individual wheel speed and steering angle, SH-AWD calculates how best to distribute the engine’s torque over the four wheel for the best grip. Up to 70% of the torque is split across the front wheels when cruising but when cornering sharply the system can, if required, send all of the V6 engines torque to the rear wheels. Electromagnetic clutches distribute the power individually to the left and right rear wheels and can send up to 100% of the torque to the outer rear wheel. The result of this system is optimum grip and stability, delivering the cornering performance of a sports car
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ABS |
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If conditions are wet, icy or the surface you’re driving on is unstable, maintaining control is crucial. By preventing wheel lock and skidding. The Legend’s Anti-Lock Breaking System (ABS) is the control you need
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EBD |
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The electronic Break-force Distribution system (EBD) automatically analyze weight dispersal during breaking and adjusts the ABS and break force to each wheel to provide even greater stability when you need it most
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The Legend Vehicle Stabling Assist (VSA) system detects oversteer and understeer and counteracts the effects by making minutes corrections. By calculating the prices e amount of breaking pressure and engine torque required to keep you in track, VSA is another example of Honda’s safety excellence
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AFS |
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The new Legend Active Front Lighting System (AFS) automatically swivels the headlights by up to 20 degree in either direction, in response to input from the steering wheel. As you drive around a bend, the headlights will automatically follow your direction of travel. This means the edges of the road are better illuminated and blind spots reduced, significantly reducing the risk of accidents
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Crumple Zones |
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The Legend’s frame has been engineered to absorb as much of an impact as possible whilst still keeping occupant protected. High tensile steel makes up to 50% of the Legends structural components, creating a surprisingly light yet strong car
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Airbags (SRS) |
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All-round protection was a key design feature for Legend, which is why every occupant is protected by all –round SRS airbag deployment –front, rear and side
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Pup-up Bonnet |
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Of a front on collision with pedestrian is unavoidable, the bonnet automatically raises 10cm to help cushion head impact with hard objects under the bonnet. Another innovation from Honda
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