Honda Legend evolution

Honda's V6 flagship and technology showcase — sold across North America as the Acura Legend, RL and RLX.
5 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

1st gen (KA1–6)1985–1990
1985
Honda Legend 1st gen (KA1–6)ⓘ
New generation
1st gen (KA1–6)
📅 1985–1990

First Honda offered only with a V6; sold in North America as the Acura Legend.

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2nd gen (KA7/8)1990–1995
1990
Honda Legend 2nd gen (KA7/8)ⓘ
New generation
2nd gen (KA7/8)
📅 1990–1995

Larger longitudinal 3.2 V6 flagship; the Acura Legend in North America.

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3rd gen (KA9)1995–2004
1995
Honda Legend 3rd gen (KA9)ⓘ
New generation
3rd gen (KA9)
📅 1995–2004

Front-drive 3.5 V6 executive sedan; the Acura 3.5RL in North America.

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4th gen (KB1/2)2004–2012
2004
Honda Legend 4th gen (KB1/2)ⓘ
New generation
4th gen (KB1/2)
📅 2004–2012

SH-AWD flagship and 2004–05 Japan Car of the Year; the Acura RL.

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5th gen (KC2)2014–2021
2014
Honda Legend 5th gen (KC2)ⓘ
New generation
5th gen (KC2)
📅 2014–2021

Final Sport Hybrid SH-AWD Legend with advanced driver aids; the Acura RLX.

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