What's in a name?

Submitted: Friday, May 14, 2004 at 12:39
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I've often wondered how vehicle manufacturers choose the names for their various models. I saw one yesterday called a 'Santa Fe' (made by Hyundai I think) and I can't fathom why they would name an Australian released vehicle after a town in Argentina or the capitol of New Mexico.
Why did Nissan call one of their models a Navarra - a province in northwest Spain.
Why did Toyota call one of their models a Prado - the Spanish national art museum.

Even one of our greatest icons, the Kingswood - a parliamentary constituency in South Gloucestrshire, south western England. Why didn't they name it after one of our own Aussie constituencies?

The only name I can think of that makes any sense at all is Landcruiser - something that cruises the land. I say this with no bias whatsoever, even if I do have the greatest 4wd ever made sitting in the driveway - HZJ75 Landcruiser Troopy.

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