The 2021 Honda Legend (KC2) is the Japanese luxury flagship you probably didn't know existed. Production ended in December 2021, making these final models instant classics. It features one of the most advanced powertrains ever made: the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system, which uses three electric motors and a V6 engine (shared with the NSX supercar). It was also the first car in the world certified for Level 3 Autonomous Driving (Traffic Jam Pilot) in Japan.

This is engineering brilliance:

• 3.5L V6 Hybrid (J35Y): 377 HP / 463 Nm (Combined). STANDARD The V6 drives the front wheels via a 7-speed DCT. Two independent electric motors drive the rear wheels (torque vectoring). This eliminates the need for a driveshaft and allows the car to corner like it is on rails.

• Push-Button Gear: The center console features the signature Honda push-button gear selector. Materials are top-notch—leather on the dash, real wood, and Krell audio (14 speakers).
• Head-Up Display: One of the clearest HUDs in the business. The rear seat space is generous, though the battery pack eats slightly into the boot space (380 Litres).

• Consumption: 12–14 km/l. For a 3.5L V6 AWD sedan, this is remarkable.
• Service: This is a complex car. Only a specialized mechanic who understands Honda hybrids should touch it. The 7-speed DCT fluid and rear twin-motor unit fluid must be changed precisely.
• Parts: Extremely rare. Body panels, headlights, and specific hybrid components will likely need to be imported from Japan if damaged.

Torque Vectoring: The SH-AWD system can spin the outside rear wheel faster in a corner to push the car around. It handles Limuru's bends better than most German sedans. However, low clearance and expensive 19-inch wheels mean it is strictly for tarmac.

Honda Sensing Elite: The "Hybrid EX" trim features the world's first L3 autonomous tech (Traffic Jam Pilot), though its full functionality relies on detailed HD maps (Japan-specific). Standard safety is still top-tier. Reliability is Honda-solid, but complexity is high.

The following are average showroom prices for fresh imports in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.

Who is this for? The engineering geek who appreciates technology for its own sake and wants the rarest JDM luxury sedan on the road. Who is it NOT for? The average buyer who just wants a simple, cheap-to-fix car.