ANCAP :: Vehicle Crash Report

Honda Legend

Overall: 33.2 out of 37

Variant: 4 Dr Sedan

Kerb Weight: 1870 kg

Year: 2007

Engine: 3.5 litre V6

Category: Luxury

Airbags: Dual front + side + curtain airbags

Vehicles tested after 1 January 2008 will require Electronic Stability Control in order achieve a 5 star rating. This vehicle was tested prior to this date and may or may not meet this new requirement.

The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian speicifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

The tested model of Honda Legend was introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2006. Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability contol (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

5 stars. The Honda Legend scored 13.2 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver. The vehicle scored 15 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. A door opened during the crash. Two points were earned in the optional pole test.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 4 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 3.2 pts. The passenger compartmemt held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 98mm and upwards 17mm. The steering wheel hib moved forwards 6mm, downwards 25mm and sideways 5mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 14mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high effort was required to open the driver's door. The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag. Glove box components were a potential source of knee injury for the passenger.

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts. Door modifier 1 pt. The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.


	Offset Crash Test at 64km/h		Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h
	Driver	Pass.	Driver

HIC	171	434	21
Acceleration	34.2	56.8	17.5

Shear	0.37	0.52	None
Tension	0.94	0.65	None
Extension	10.2	9.7	None

Acceleration	None	None	None
Compression	20.94	18.07	17.72
Viscous Criterion	0.07	0.04	0.15

Force	None	None	0.88

Force	None	None	1.71

Force Left	0.49	2.29
Force Right	1.05	0.24
Knee Displ. Left	2.1	0
Knee Displ. Right	0.2	0

Force Left	1.27	1.88
Force Right	2.52	1.62
Index Left (Up/Low)	0.36/0.41	0.58/0.51
Index Right (Up/Low)	0.53/0.33	0.47/0.4