What's with these stupid names for SUVs? - Page 2

SuperStalin · July 23rd, 2007, 5:01 AM

LOL

"Kuga" means "the plague" in most Slavic languages.

http://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuga

janstett · July 23rd, 2007, 10:40 PM

Is it any worse than the alphanumeric jumble that most companies prefer?

Does Qx56 or G35x inspire any kind of emotion in you?

bartboy9891 · July 24th, 2007, 1:08 AM

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Originally Posted by janstett

Is it any worse than the alphanumeric jumble that most companies prefer?

Does Qx56 or G35x inspire any kind of emotion in you?

Alphanumeric jumbles have been around for a while though: Bizzarrini 5300GT, Nissan 240Z, Ferrari 275GTB (or most Ferrari's for that matter), those are all hardly boring or uninspired.

BlaRo · July 24th, 2007, 3:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bartboy9891

Alphanumeric jumbles have been around for a while though: Bizzarrini 5300GT, Nissan 240Z, Ferrari 275GTB (or most Ferrari's for that matter), those are all hardly boring or uninspired.

They're hardly boring and uninspired because we know the cars themselves are hardly boring and uninspired, but their names are still dull. American cars of similar vintage may range from being mediocre to thorough shitheaps, but names like Cougar, Firebird, Cyclone, Marauder, Star Chief, Wildcat, Fury, Javelin, Challenger, even Turnpike Cruiser are far more evocative and imaginative than "325i".

No Boss · July 24th, 2007, 4:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

They're hardly boring and uninspired because we know the cars themselves are hardly boring and uninspired, but their names are still dull. American cars of similar vintage may range from being mediocre to thorough shitheaps, but names like Cougar, Firebird, Cyclone, Marauder, Star Chief, Wildcat, Fury, Javelin, Challenger, even Turnpike Cruiser are far more evocative and imaginative than "325i".

True.

But you could argue that those companies don't vacillate on names because, in the grand scheme of things, it's more about the car than the name. I dunno, it's a good debate that could go one for a long time.

But I can't agree with Turnpike Cruiser. That's just stupid.

amdforever · July 24th, 2007, 5:31 AM

That chop is way too optimistic for the spyshot. images/smilies/smile.gif

Deanodriver · July 24th, 2007, 7:32 AM

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Originally Posted by No Boss

True.

But you could argue that those companies don't vacillate on names because, in the grand scheme of things, it's more about the car than the name. I dunno, it's a good debate that could go one for a long time.

But I can't agree with Turnpike Cruiser. That's just stupid.

It's better than PT Cruiser, though images/smilies/tongue.gif

Actually, this isn't the first time that Ford have taken a normal word, spelt it wrong, and called their car that. How about the Ford Ka?

awdrifter · July 25th, 2007, 6:02 AM

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Originally Posted by janstett

Is it any worse than the alphanumeric jumble that most companies prefer?

Does Qx56 or G35x inspire any kind of emotion in you?

I have to agree. I would much rather have a Infiniti Skyline than a Infiniti G35. (Or an Infiniti Gloria rather than M45).

Orange1984 · July 25th, 2007, 8:32 AM

Personally the name doesn't bother me that much but the actual ford 4x4 is sexy! to be best looking out of the 4x4

jakifirbec · July 25th, 2007, 9:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperStalin

LOL

"Kuga" means "the plague" in most Slavic languages.

http://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuga

maybe we will see the Honda HIV soon (it should be called Honda SIDA here...)
the Nissan Ebola would be good too.
The smaller cars could have less expresive names - Toyota smallpox, or Ford Flatulance...
I have a cool name for a small car that has double meaning - Shupak. images/smilies/lol.gif

chaos386 · July 25th, 2007, 9:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jakifirbec

maybe we will see the Honda HIV soon (it should be called Honda SIDA here...)
the Nissan Ebola would be good too.
The smaller cars could have less expresive names - Toyota smallpox, or Ford Flatulance...
I have a cool name for a small car that has double meaning - Shupak. images/smilies/lol.gif

It may not be the name of a disease, but Honda already sells a car called the "CR-V EX" images/smilies/lol.gif

SuperStalin · July 25th, 2007, 2:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jakifirbec

I have a cool name for a small car that has double meaning - Shupak. images/smilies/lol.gif

LOL @ Shupak... it would also work as Ssang Yong Rektum images/smilies/lol.gif

or the Chrysler TP cruiser

http://www.porcher.ca/french/products/images/faucet_images/acc-toilet-paper-holder.jpg

btw. how about a Russian car made to honor the president of Russia:
The LADA Put-in Pick-up images/smilies/wink.gif

Honda CRV, or for eastern european markets Honda Maggot.

The Ford cirrhosis concept car.

Toyota Malaria 4x4 insurgent edition.

Scott · July 25th, 2007, 3:22 PM

I cannot believe no one mentioned the B9 Tribeca... what the FUCK is that name all about??

jakifirbec · July 25th, 2007, 3:24 PM

Lada putin...nice one.
The insurgents edition comes with 6 molotov cocktail holders, leading its class.

Bisek Giddur · July 30th, 2007, 9:48 PM

How about the Chelfing LUNGE ? Is very nice. Honest.

I'm not Takumi · July 30th, 2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by awdrifter

I have to agree. I would much rather have a Infiniti Skyline than a Infiniti G35. (Or an Infiniti Gloria rather than M45).

Or a Nissan President than the Q45.

July 25th, 2007, 3:22 PM	#33
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