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| 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by AutoJoshNG: 10:22am On Feb 22, 2017 |
Did you know that some cars bear different names in other countries as against what we call them in Nigeria? The major reason is, car manufacturers won’t use a name that would compromise their car sales in any country. For example, Mitsubishi “Pajero” ended up as Mitsubishi “Montero” in some countries because it means “self-servicer = To Masturbate” in spanish. In some cases different manufacturers pull resources together to produce the same car. This saves cost especially research cost. See the cars below… 1. Toyota Highlander is Toyota Kluger in Australia and Japan 1. Toyota Highlander is Toyota Kluger in Australia and Japan 2. Ford Escape is Ford Kuga in South Africa 3. Honda Accord is Proton Perdana in Malaysia 4. Honda Civic is Acura CSX in Canada 5. Lexus RX 300/330/350 is Toyota Harrier in Japan 6. Toyota Rav4 is Toyota Vanguard in Japan 7. Toyota Camry is Toyota Aurion in Australia 8. Chevrolet Aveo is called Holden Barina in Australia 9. Lexus GS 300 is Toyota Aristo in Canada and Japan 10. Infiniti M35 is Nissan Fuga in Japan Do you know any other, don't forget to add it in the comment section.. https://autojosh.com/10-cars-names-countries/ 4 Likes 8 Shares
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| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by AutoJoshNG: 10:23am On Feb 22, 2017 |
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| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Nobody: 10:24am On Feb 22, 2017 |
Ekpa |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by AutoJoshNG: 10:28am On Feb 22, 2017 |
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| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Airborne02(m): 10:39am On Feb 22, 2017 |
ayam not understandin... why d name changes bt same brand mk 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by snipesdam(m): 11:35am On Feb 22, 2017 |
Space booked will comment later. |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by alexov(m): 1:01pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Ford fusion/ford mondeo. To the guy above me that doesn't understand the reason for the name changes. It could be for a number of reasons. A car company could purchase another car company that's very popular in a particular region and if they decide to roll out a new car the best thing would be to badge it with the brand name that's already popular in that region and save themselves a little money on advertising while making huge sales. Sometimes it's also about language and culture. For instance you have the very popular ford F150 which is the name it goes by in most parts of the world but in mexico it's know as the ford lobo. It could also be as a result of partnerships to reduce cost of production. These are just a few reasons. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by fpeter(f): 1:01pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
other names bawo? |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by lastmaster(m): 1:03pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
ok . Toyota aristo ke , shey them they use the car carry aristo? 4 Likes |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by bestman09(m): 1:04pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
ok |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Swaggzkid: 1:04pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Funny, notin we nor go c or hear. |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by pacoson: 1:04pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Ford fusion/ is Baba lawo in Ibadan  6 Likes |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by tofolo(m): 1:05pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
even in Nigeria we have names for them na, evil spirit, discussion continues, end of discussion feel free to add yours. 12 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Adoltommy: 1:05pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Interesting read |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Itannooluwa(f): 1:06pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Who name epp......as long as it takes me to ma destination |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by SaeDick: 1:06pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
But why? |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by EazyMoh(m): 1:06pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
That's how someone will end up embarrassing himself by showing over sabi! But I prefer the brand I like. For example Honda Accord Europe version marketed as Acura in America, the Acura version doesn't impress me at all, but I love the Honda. |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Abbeyme: 1:08pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
AutoJoshNG: 9. Lexus GS 300 is Toyota Aristo in Canada and Japan This got me laughing. Thank goodness the name changed in Nigeria's situation. 3 Likes |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by MrPRevailer(m): 1:08pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by LAFO: 1:09pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
So Toyota manufactures lexus. Interesting 1 Like |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Horlawoomey(m): 1:09pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Trust Nigerians, we have two or more names for any particular car in Nigeria. Camry... Big Daddy, Pencil light, Big for nothing, Orobo, Muscle etc Honda.... Hala, Baby boy, Discussion continue, End of discussion, Evil spirit etc Mercedes.... Shagari, classic, V boot, Golf 1 to 4 Mazda Oba nkie 1 Like |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by ibkgab001: 1:10pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Just like we have two version of Buhari In Nigeria dead / London alive |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by HumanistMike(m): 1:11pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Wrong Lexus is the luxury arm of Toyota. Just as Infinity is the luxury of Nissan. Both sets of cars can have the same chassis but different interior and exterior finishings. Therefore, your Lexus and Harrier assertion is completely wrong. 1 is a Lexus, the other is a Toyota. There are serveral Harriers in Nigerian even. Their interiors are way different. The same things goes for the Infinity and Nissan. I saw a pic of an Acura you uploaded in place of a Civic. The same explanation applies here. As a result of your several mistakes, I'm moved to believe your whole post is based on misinformation. FYI, that picture of a Highlander is not a Highlander. Cars may look similar but are different. In this case, the difference is obvious. 6 Likes |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by niyifour(m): 1:12pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
My cars |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by YesNo(m): 1:14pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Giod to know |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Nobody: 1:15pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by seunny4lif(m): 1:15pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
 Make I book space first |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Abbeyme: 1:16pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
Airborne02: Main reason is cos of branding.. Other reason is as op depicted, the name could mean other things in the local dialet of the host country or community. Just as the no 9. Aristo. That name won't make people buy the vehicle here in Nigeria even if it meets up with their needs, specs and budget. 1 Like |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by mykelmeezy: 1:16pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
autojosh n fp but benz is still Benz everywhere beastrides 1 Like |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by seunny4lif(m): 1:17pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
lastmaster:
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| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by Richy4(m): 1:19pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
.... I thought Barina is always a hatchback... |
| Re: 10 Cars That Have Other Names In Other Countries by alexov(m): 1:26pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
LAFO:Lexus is the luxury arm of toyota just as you have nissan and infiniti. 1 Like |
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