What do the different Toyota model names mean?

 Model  Meaning

4Runner  Combines 4-wheel drive and off-. road runner


Avalon Portrays images of comfort. spaciousness and sophistication

Camry  Japanese for "crown"

Celica  Spanish for "heavenly" or
"celestial"

Corolla  The outer envelope or crowning portion of a flower

Echo  . Reflects wide-open spaces and a youthful voice

FJ Cruiser  The FJ Cruiser name comes from the FJ 40-series Land Cruiser first introduced in 1961

Highlander   Named after an inhabitant of the Scottish Highlands; conveys power, energy, and ruggedness

Land Cruiser  The name implies the ability to go anywhere

MR2  . Mid-engine, Rear-wheel drive, 2 seater


Matrix   A rectangular arrangement of rows and columns -- fitting the cross-functional nature, the versatility, and the interior functionality of the vehicle

Prius  . Derived from the Latin prefix meaning "to go before"

RAV4  . Recreational Active Vehicle with 4WD

RAV4 EV  Recreational Active Vehicle with 4WD Electric Vehicle

Sequoia  Named after the great Sequoia tree to convey strength, longevity, and beauty

Sienna  Derived from the Italian city of Siena

Solara  Name portraying the radiance of the sun

Supra  Derived from the Latin prefix meaning "to surpass" or "go beyond"

Tacoma  From the Salish Indian word for the mountain that provided water to their tribe (later changed to Mount Rainier). The name suggests images of strength and power

Tundra  Term that conveys strength and ruggedness

Venza  Venza is a combination of the words “venture” and “Monza,” a city in Northern Italy with a race course named Autodromo Nazionare Monza.


Yaris  . Yaris stems from a goddess in Greek mythology, named Charis, who was a symbol of beauty and elegance. We used the German expression of agreement, "ya", because we think this new name best symbolizes the car's broad appeal in styling and is representative of Toyota's next generation of global cars

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