What is the Acura Legend?
The Legend was Acura’s first model and its flagship luxury car: a roomy sedan for everyday driving and long trips, with a coupe offering a sleeker alternative. Its V6 helped introduce Acura’s performance-minded approach when the brand launched in the United States.
The Legend remained at the top of Acura’s range through 1995. It suited drivers looking for a comfortable, well-appointed car in either a four-door or two-door shape.
Generations and engines
The first-generation Legend ran from 1986 to 1990. A redesigned second generation followed from 1991 to 1995, with sedan and coupe body styles. The coupe joined the range during the first generation.
United States versions used petrol engines from 2.5 L to 3.2 L. Canadian versions in 1995 used a 3.2 L petrol engine.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
In the United States, the best combined EPA rating is 20 MPG, and the lowest listed consumption is 11.8 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest listed figure for the 3.2 L is 12.5 L/100 km under NRCan’s 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian procedures differ, so these results are best read within their own markets.
Official registration figures report CO₂ emissions by version. The Legend was sold in the United States from 1986 to 1995 and in Canada in 1995.
Questions and answers
Was the Acura Legend a sedan or a coupe?
It was offered as both a four-door sedan and a coupe.
What engine sizes were available?
United States versions had petrol engines from 2.5 L to 3.2 L; Canadian versions used a 3.2 L.
What is the Legend’s EPA fuel economy?
The best combined EPA rating is 20 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 11.8 L/100 km.
How do the Canadian figures compare?
The lowest listed Canadian figure for the 3.2 L is 12.5 L/100 km under NRCan’s 5-cycle test. Canada and the United States use different test procedures.
