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iQ

The "i" stands for "individuality," and also brings to mind "innovation" and "intelligence." The "Q" stands for "quality," hints at the vehicle's "cubic" form, and is a "cue" for owners to move toward new values and lifestyles.

Nov.20,2008

Urban Supporter
(Dyna/Toyoace)

This sister vehicle of the Quick Delivery van was so named because the van could weave through city traffic to facilitate delivery.

July 27,2001

ISIS

Named after the Egyptian goddess of fruitfulness and productivity in the hope that the vehicle would enrich the lives of its passengers.

Sep.28,2004

Aqua

Derived from the Latin word meaning water. The name is meant to evoke an image of clean transparency as well as of something that is universally cherished. Also, the name suggests something fluid and unconstrained -- like free-flowing water -- representing the manufacturer's wish that many people draw plenty of enjoyment from this car.

Dec.26,2011

AVALON

A mythical island paradise in Celtic legends.

May 9,1995

AVENSIS

Derived from "avancer," the French word for "to advance."

Oct. 6,2003

ALLION

A name inspired by the "All-in-One" concept of the vehicle and reflecting the manufacturer's ambition to integrate the advantages of all vehicle types into this car.

Dec.25,2001

ARISTO

A prefix of Greek origin meaning "best."

Oct.31,1991

ALTEZZA

An Italian word meaning "height" or "nobility."

Oct.30,1998

ALTEZZA GITA

"Altezza" means "height" or "nobility"

and Gita means "trip" or "excursion" in Italian.

July 2,2001

ALPHARD

"Alphard," which is derived from the Greek word "alpha," was intended to evoke an image of the brightest star in a constellation.

May 22,2002

ALPHARD G

"Alphard," which is derived from the Greek word "alpha," was intended to evoke an image of the brightest star in a constellation.

The "G" stands for "grand."

May 22,2002

ALPHARD V

"Alphard," which is derived from the Greek word "alpha," was intended to evoke an image of the brightest star in a constellation.

The "V" stands for "victory."

May.22,2002

ALLEX

Derived from the French word "allez" (meaning "to go") and combined with the letter X, the name suggests that you can "go anywhere you like."

Jan.24,2001

ist

Derived from the suffix "-ist," the name points to a person who is passionate about something (stylist, artist, and so on).

May 8,2002

IPSUM

This is the Latin word for "itself."

May 21,1996

VANGUARD

Signifies those who are at the forefront of new developments.

Aug.30,2007

WISH

Named in the hope that owners would be able to get everything they could possibly want in a car in terms of design, packaging, and driving performance.

Jan.20,2003

VITZ

Derived from "Witz," a German word meaning "wit" or "witticism."

Jan.13,1999

WINDOM

The combination of "win" and the suffix "-dom" expresses a state of perpetual victory.

Sep.30,1991

WiLL CYPHA

"WiLL" was the name of a multi-industry marketing project aimed at forward-looking and strong-willed young consumers.

"Cypha" is short for "cyber phaeton," representing an advanced IT car equipped with the latest network service.

Oct.21,2002

WiLL Vi

"WiLL" stands for people who are determined and forward-looking.

The "V" in Vi stands for vehicle, and the "i" stands for "identity," "independence," and "individuality," as well as being the personal pronoun "I" -- concepts we knew would appeal to the target customers (single women in their late 20s). The lower-case "i" was chosen to emphasize the unique "identity" of this vehicle.

Jan.17,2000

WiLL VS

"WiLL" stands for people who are determined and forward-looking.
The "V" in VS stands for "vehicle," and the "S" is for "smart" and "sporty" -- the attributes that characterize the target customers.

Apr. 6,2001

VELLFIRE

Derived from "velvet" and "fire" to emphasize the vehicle's "smooth" and "passionate" characteristics.

May 12,2008

VEROSSA

Comes from the Italian words "vero" (truth) and "rosso" (red).

July 6,2001

VOXY

The name starts with the Latin word for "voice" (vox), and the Y at the end suggests the car's "boxy" shape, giving the vehicle eloquent appeal to young customers.

Nov.16,2001

VOLTZ

Derived from "volt," the name evokes the vehicle's stunning appeal and exciting features.

Aug.20,2002

ESTIMA

The name comes from "estimable."

May 30,1990

ESTIMA T

"Estima" derives from "estimable."

The "T" stands for both "tradition" and "Toyota."

Jan.11,2000

ESTIMA L

"Estima" derives from "estimable."

The "L" stands for "liberty" and "luxury."

Jan.11,2000

ESTIMA EMINA

The name comes from "estimable" and "eminent."

Jan.13,1992

ESTIMA LUCIDA

"Estima" derives from "estimable."

"Lucida" refers to the brightest star in a constellation.

Jan.13,1992

FJ CRUISER

The name comes from "FJ40" and "Land Cruiser."

The FJ40 was a type of Land Cruiser produced between 1960 and 1984.

Dec. 4,2010

MR2

Stands for "midship runabout 2-seater."

June 8,1984

MR-S

Stands for "midship runabout - sports."

Oct.12,1999

Opa

"Opa" is an exclamation indicating surprise in Portuguese.

May 24,2000

AURIS

Derived from the Latin word "aurum" (gold) and the English word "aura," the name signifies a car with a distinct aura.

Oct.23,2006

GAIA

Named after the earth goddess in Greek mythology.

May 29,1998

CAMRY

Comes from the Japanese word "kanmuri (kamuri)" (crown).

Mar.24,1982

CAMRY GRACIA

"Camry" comes from the Japanese word "kanmuri (kamuri)" (crown), and "Gracia" is Spanish for "grace."

Dec.16,1996

CARINA

A southern constellation (the Keel).

Dec. 1,1970

CARINA ED

A southern constellation (the Keel). The acronym ED stands for "exciting and dressy."

Aug.20,1985

CALDINA

Inspired by the Italian (and English) adjective "cardinal," meaning "essential" or "fundamental."

Nov.16,1992

Curren

The meaning is the same as in English "Current".

Jan.27,1994

COROLLA

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower. The name was intended to evoke the image of a beautifully styled, eye-catching compact car.

Nov. 5,1966

COROLLA AXIO

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower.

"Axio" comes from the Greek word "axia" ("value" or "quality").

Oct.10,2006

COROLLA FX

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower. The name was intended to evoke the image of a beautifully styled, eye-catching compact car. The FX subname was derived from the first and last letters of "FF 2-box."

Oct. 3,1984

COROLLA CERES

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower. "Ceres" comes from Roman mythology.

May 18,1992

COROLLA FIELDER

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower.

"Fielder" suggests the car's suitability for field excursions and other leisure activities.

Aug.28,2000

COROLLA II

The name was intended to identify this car as the Corolla's "little brother"

May 19,1982

COROLLA SPACIO

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower.

"Spacio" comes from the Italian word "spazio," meaning "room" or "space."

Jan.13,1997

COROLLA RUNX

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower. "Runx" comes from "run" and, with the addition of an "X," represents the ultimate in driving performance.

Jan.24,2001

COROLLA RUMION

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower. "Rumion" combines "roomy" and "unique" to represent a car with a spacious cabin and distinctive styling.

Oct. 9,2007

COROLLA LEVIN

A "corolla" is the ring of petals around the central part of a flower. "Levin" is a poetic word for "lightning."

Jan.31,1977

CAMI

Combines "casual" and "mini."

May 17,1999

Quick Delivery

So named because the delivery van provided walkthrough access to the cargo area to speed up delivery.

Sep.28,1982

CROWN

The meaning is the same as in English.

Jan.19,1955

CROWN ATHLETE

The meanings of "crown" and "athlete" are the same as in English.

Sep.24,1999

CROWN ESTATE

The meaning of "crown" is the same as in English.

An "estate car" to the British is what Americans call a "station wagon."

Dec.15,1999

CROWN MAJESTA

The meaning of "crown" is the same as in English.

"Majesta" derives from "majesty."

Oct.28,1991

CROWN ROYAL

The meanings of "crown" and "royal" are the same as in English.

Oct.28,1991

CROWN EIGHT

The meaning of "crown" is the same as in English.

"Eight" comes from the first V8 unit to power a Japanese automobile.

Apr.20,1964

KLUGER L

"Kluger" comes from the German adjective "klug" ("wise" or "smart").

The "L" stands for "liberty."

Aug.28,2003

KLUGER V

"Kluger" comes from the German adjective "klug" ("wise" or "smart").

The "V" stands for "victory."

Nov.24,2000

CRESTA

"Cresta" is the Spanish word for "crest," the symbolic design of a coat of arms.

Apr. 1,1980

GRAND HIACE

The meaning of "grand" is the same as in English.

"Hiace" combines "high" and "ace," signifying that this vehicle surpasses its predecessor, the Toyoace.

Aug. 3,1999

GRANVIA

A combination of the Italian words "gran" (great) and "via" (road).

Aug.22,1995

CORSA

"Corsa" is the Italian word for "race" or "run"

Aug. 3,1978

CORONA

The "corona" is the ring of pearly light around the sun.

The name was apt for this robust and approachable family car.

July 1,1957

CORONA EXIV

The "corona" is the ring of pearly light around the sun. The name was apt for this robust and approachable family car."Exiv" stands for "Extra impressive".

Sep. 6,1989

COASTER

A "coaster" is a ship that is used to carry cargo along the coast from port to port.

Feb. 3,1969

COASTER R

A "coaster" is a ship that is used to carry cargo along the coast from port to port. The "R" signifies that the engine is "rear-mounted."

May 29,1996

COMFORT

The meaning is the same as in English.

Dec.19,1995

SAI

The name comes from the Japanese word "sai"-which means "talent" when written with the character "才" and "coloration" when written with the character "彩."

Dec. 7,2009

CYNOS

Comes from the English word "cynosure," which means someone or something that is the center of attention.

Jan.21,1991

SUCCEED

The meaning is the same as in English.

July 2,2002

SIENTA

This is a combined form of the Spanish word "siete" (seven) and the English word "entertain."

Sep.29,2003

SUPRA

Comes from the Latin word "supra" ("transcending" or "above").

Feb. 6,1986

STARLET

This means a small star burning brightly.

Apr.11,1973

STARLET CARAT

"Starlet" means a small star burning brightly,

and "carat" refers to the value of a precious stone.

Apr. 7,1997

STARLET GLANZA

The meaning of "starlet" is the same as in English.

"Glanza" comes from the German word "Glanz" ("brilliancy" or "sparkle").

Jan. 6,1996

STARLET REFLET

"Starlet" means a small star burning brightly,

and "Reflet" is French for "reflection."

Jan. 6,1996

SPARKY

This is taken from the English word "spark."

Sep.28,2000

SPRINTER

The meaning is the same as in English.

May 1,1968

SPRINTER CARIB

The meaning of "sprinter" is the same as in English.

"Carib" is meant as an abbreviation of "caribou" (reindeer).

Aug.30,1982

SPRINTER CIELO

The meaning of "sprinter" is the same as in English. "Cielo" is Spanish for "celestial" or "heavenly."

May 15,1987

SPRINTER TRUENO

The meaning of "sprinter" is the same as in English.
"Trueno" is Spanish for "thunderclap."

May 12,1983

SPRINTER MARINO

The meaning of "sprinter" is the same as in English. "Marino" comes from the English word "Marine" (ocean).

May 18,1992

SCEPTER

The meaning is the same as in English "Scepter".

Sep. 1,1992

SERA

"Sera"is derived from a future tense of the French verb "être." The name evokes the image of a dream car that transports us to the future.

Mar. 8,1990

CELICA

"Celica" is Spanish for "celestial" or "heavenly."

Dec. 1,1970

CELICA XX

"Celica" is Spanish for "celestial" or "heavenly."
"XX" is derived from "unknown" quantity

Apr.13,1978

CELSIOR

Comes from the Latin "celsus" ("lofty" or "elevated").

Oct. 9,1991

CENTURY

The meaning is the same as in English. The Century was built to celebrate the centennial of the birth of Sakichi Toyoda, the founder of the Toyota group of companies.

Nov.,1967

SOARER

"Soarer" is used with its meaning of a high-performance glider.

Feb.27,1981

TERCEL

The meaning is the same as in English (peregrine falcon).

Aug. 3,1978

DYNA

"Dyna" is short for "dynamic."

Apr.,1959

TOWNACE

A combination of "town" and "ace."

Oct. 4,1976

TOWNACE NOAH

"Townace" is a combination of "town" and "ace,"

and "Noah" was chosen purely for its soothing sound - no biblical reference was intended.

Oct.23,1996

CHASER

The meaning is the same as in English.

June 24,1977

TOURING HIACE

"Touring" was chosen to represent this touring car with an aerodynamic body. "Hiace" combines "high" and "ace," signifying a vehicle that surpasses its predecessor, the Toyoace.

Aug. 3,1999

DUET

The meaning is the same as in English. The name was chosen for its pleasing sound, which we felt matched the styling of the car.

Sep.24,1998

Deliboy

The name evokes an image of an agile delivery boy, which is suitable for this walkthrough van with easy ingress/egress and loading/unloading of cargo. The van also serves as a billboard-on-wheels, which is consistent with the image of a messenger.

July 20,1989

TOYOACE

"Toyoace" is a combination of "Toyota" and "ace."

Sep.,1954

TOYOTA CAVALIER

"Cavalier" is an archaic English word meaning "horseman" or "courtly gentleman." The name was inherited from GM's Chevrolet Cavalier.

Jan.,1996

TOYOTA CLASSIC

The name is derived from the vehicle's classic exterior and interior design modeled after the Toyoda Model AA.

June 20,1996

TOYOPET MASTER

The Toyopet brand name was chosen in a public naming competition. "Master" signifies a person in charge of a group.

Jan. 5,1955

NADIA

"Nadia" is a popular girl's name derived from the Russian word "nadezhda" ("hope").

Aug. 3,1998

NOAH

"Noah" was chosen purely for its soothing sound, and no biblical reference was intended.

Nov.16,2001

HIACE

"Hiace" combines "high" and "ace," signifying a vehicle that surpasses its predecessor, the Toyoace.

Oct. 2,1967

HIMEDIC

The name signifies a vehicle equipped with sophisticated medical devices.

June 8,1992

HILUX

"Hilux" is a combination of "high" and "luxury."

Mar.21,1968

HILUX SURF

"Hilux" is a combination of "high" and "luxury". "Surf" means large waves which symbolize the expansiveness of the vehicle's utility.

May 2,1984

HILUX SPORTS PICKUP

"Hilux" is a combination of "high" and "luxury," and the meaning of "pickup" is the same as in English.

Feb. 3,1992

HARRIER

The harrier is a long-winged, slender-bodied bird of prey.

Dec.25,1997

86

"86" is a reference to the model code AE86 (the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno lines).

Apr. 6,2012

PASSO

"Passo" is Italian for "step." The name conjures up the image of a casual and approachable car.

June 7,2004

PASSO SETTE

"Passo" is Italian for "step." The name conjures up the image of a casual and approachable car.

"Sette" means "seven" in Italian, indicating that the vehicle can accommodate seven people.

Dec.25,2008

PUBLICA

Derived from "public" and "car," the name signifies "a car cherished by the public." The name was chosen in a public naming competition that attracted nearly 1.1 million entries.

June 30,1961

PIXIS SPACE

The name comes from "PIXE" and "PIXY."

Sep.26,2011

VISTA

The meaning is the same as in English.

Mar.24,1982

VISTA ARDEO

The meaning of "Vista" is the same as in English. "Ardeo" means "I glow" or "I desire ardently" in Latin.

July 1,1998

bB

The first letters of "black box."

Feb. 3,2000

FUN CARGO

The two words mean just what they do in English.

Aug.31,1999

BLADE

The meaning is the same as in English. The name signifies a leading-edge car with sharp and attractive features.

Dec.21,2006

BREVIS

Comes from the English word "brave."

June 4,2001

PLATZ

Comes from "Platz" (square) in German.

Aug.31,1999

PRIUS

"Prius" is Latin for "prior" or "previous."

Dec.10,1997

PRIUS a (alpha)

"Prius" is Latin for "prior" or "previous." "a" is English for "alpha", which signifies an added value to the present condition.

May 13,2011

BLIZZARD

The meaning is the same as in English.

Apr. 1,1980

PREMIO

Premio is Spanish for "prize," "reward," or "premium."

Dec.25,2001

PROGRES

Means "progress" in French.

May 14,1998

PRONARD

Comes from the French word "proner" ("to praise/glorify").

Apr. 7,2000

PROBOX

A combination of "professional" and "box."

July 2,2002

BELTA

"Belta" is the Italian word for "beauty."

Nov.28,2005

PORTE

Means "gate" in French. The car was given this name because of its wide-opening sliding door.

July 26,2004

MARK II

The various meanings of "Mark" are the same as in English (target, grade, fame). "Corona Mark II" can be taken to mean that the car is both "the second-generation model" and "an upgraded version" of the Corona.

Sep.21,1968

MARK II WAGON QUALIS

The various meanings of "Mark" are the same as in English (target, grade, fame). "Corona Mark II" can be taken to mean that the car is both "the second-generation model" and "an upgraded version" of the Corona.

"Qualis" comes from the English word "quality," and it also means "of the kind that" in Latin.

Apr.23,1997

MARK II BLIT

The various meanings of "Mark" are the same as in English (target, grade, fame). "Corona Mark II" can be taken to mean that the car is both "the second-generation model" and "an upgraded version" of the Corona.

"Blit" comes from "Blitz," which means "lightning" in German.

Jan.25,2002

MARK Ⅹ

The various meanings of "Mark" are the same as in English (target, grade, fame). The "X" denotes something unknown or unspecified, implying a car for future generations.

Nov. 9,2004

MARK Ⅹ ZIO

The various meanings of "Mark" are the same as in English (target, grade, fame).

The "X" denotes something unknown or unspecified.

Sep.26,2007

MASTER ACE SURF

"Masterace" is a combination of "master" and "ace," signifying a vehicle that leads a group and excels at what it does. "Surf" means large waves which symbolize the expansiveness of the vehicle's utility.

Nov. 8,1982

MINI ACE

"Miniace" combines "mini " and "ace," signifying a small truck.

Nov.15,1967

MEGA CRUISER

The meaning is the same as in English.

Jan. 9,1996

LITEACE

"Liteace" combines "light" and "ace."

Nov.14,1970

LITEACE NOAH

"Liteace" combines "light" and "ace." "Noah" was chosen purely for its soothing sound, and no biblical reference was intended.

Oct.23,1996

RAUM

"Raum" in German means "space" or "room."

May 20,1997

RACTIS

The name means "runner with activity and space." The Ractis was designed with high performance and high capacity as its themes, allowing for spirited driving and a spacious interior.

Oct. 3,2005

RUSH

The meaning is the same as in English. The name evokes the image of a brisk and energetic car.

Jan.17,2006

RAV4 L

"RAV4" is the acronym of Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel-drive.

The "L" stands for "liberty."

May 10,1994

RAV4 J

"RAV4" is the acronym of Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel-drive,

and the "J" stands for "joyful."

May 10,1994

LAND CRUISER

The meaning is the same as in English.

Aug. 1,1951

LAND CRUISER CYGNUS

The meaning of "Land Cruiser" is the same as in English. "Cygnus" is a northern constellation (the Swan).

Jan. 6,1999

LAND CRUISER PRADO

The meaning of "Land Cruiser" is the same as in English. "Prado" is Portuguese for "meadow" or "field."

Apr.13,1990

REGIUS

"Regius" is Latin for "magnificent" or "splendid." The name suggests the stylish body and magnificent performance of the vehicle.

Apr. 8,1997

REGIUS ACE

"Regius" is Latin for "magnificent" or "splendid." The name signifies the stylish body and magnificent performance of the vehicle. The meaning of "Ace" is the same as in English.

Apr. 8,1997

LEXUS CT
(CT200h)

"CT" stands for "Creative Touring," and "200h" signifies a hybrid car with a power output equivalent to that of a 2-liter gasoline engine vehicle.

Jan.12,2011

LEXUS GS

"GS" stands for "Grand Sedan."

Aug.30,2005

LEXUS IS

"IS" stands for "Intelligent Sports (Sedan)."

Sep.28,2005

LEXUS HS

"HS" stands for "Harmonious Sedan."

July.14,2009

LEXUS LFA

The "A" in the name stands for "Apex" of the Lexus LF line of premium sports cars.

Oct.21,2009

LEXUS LS

"LS" stands for "Luxury Sedan."

Sep.16,2006

LEXUS RX

"RX" stands for "Radiant Crossover (X)."

Jan.19,2009

LEXUS SC

"SC" stands for "Sports Coupe."

Aug.30,2005