Most unusual car names

Among the many cars in India, there are some whose names can be considered as off-beat or unusual. Our list comprises models that are in production and currently on sale in the country. Several cars we have mentioned are popular and well-liked amongst buyers, with their quirky names having little to no bearing in how they sell.

1. Mahindra Thar Roxx

The Mahindra Thar Roxx was simply known as the Thar 5-door prior to its launch. This could have been an opportunity for Mahindra to revive a legacy nameplate like Armada, owing to its family-oriented status quo. However, the brand chose the name ‘Thar Roxx’, which Mahindra says is a combination of “solid as a rock” and “the personality of a rockstar”.

2. Mahindra BE 6

Mahindra clearly likes quirky car names, with the BE 6 not being an exception. Where ‘BE’ stands for Born Electric, the ‘6E’ suffix did not play out as well as originally intended, with a low-cost airline having claimed the title several moons ago. Even though this event had no bearing on the EV’s sales, it has since been renamed the BE 6.

3. Kia Carens

The Carens name is an amalgamation of ‘car’ and ‘renaissance’, according to Kia. Where the first part is pretty straightforward and self-explanatory, the latter may take a little more convincing. There is far less confusion, however, when it comes to the commercial success of this MPV.

4. Hyundai Venue

The Hyundai Venue has been one of the brand’s strongest performers in terms of sales. A quick peek at this compact SUV and its sub-4-metre length will explain why it makes for a great urban runabout. However, you will need a lot more room if you are planning to host a decently-sized get-together.

5. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

The S-Presso is a mini-SUV that exhibits its purpose through a bold design and choice of fuel-efficient petrol and CNG powertrain options. While the available bright orange colour and caffeine drink-inspired name initially had the desired effect of attracting customers, sales figures have not shot up in recent times.

6. Tata Tiago

While it was still under development, Tata planned to name this hatchback as the Zica (pronounced ‘zee-ka’). The brand had to rethink this as a Zika virus outbreak swept through Africa in 2016. Tata Motors eventually announced ‘Tiago’ to be the car’s official name – coinciding with Lionel Messi’s eldest son’s name – the former being Tata’s global brand ambassador at the time.

7. Mahindra Scorpio N

Sometimes mispronounced as the Scorpion, the ‘N’ suffix is simply meant to denote this as the ‘New’ Scorpio. Mahindra also got creative with the way the Scorpio N name has been designed, leading many to draw parallels to an arachnid of a similar name and (roughly similar) depiction in mythology.

8. Tata Curvv

Being an SUV Coupe is a full-time job that requires looking suave and sporty in an effortless manner while convincing others that it is not difficult. With the Curvv, Tata Motors achieved almost all of that without missing a single turn.

9. Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Three-box sedans have always evoked a sense of admiration and longing from prospective buyers. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire entered the scene and immediately disrupted traditional notions of what was considered the only way of looking at sedan design. Regardless, the Dzire is one of Maruti Suzuki’s best-selling cars in India.

10. Citroen Basalt

Named after a type of rock that forms after molten lava is cooled too quickly, the Basalt is Citroen’s answer to the Tata Curvv. The French automaker has since added an ‘X’ suffix, dislodging any doubts regarding the quirky but interesting name of this car.

11. Toyota Taisor

Joining the growing members of the Urban Cruiser family, the Taisor name was first trademarked in 2022. While at first it may sound like an electronic device of deterrence of a similar pronunciation, the Toyota Taisor is actually closely related to the Maruti Suzuki Fronx.

12. BYD Seal, Sealion 7

Part of BYD’s Ocean series of cars, the Seal and Sealion 7 are (unsurprisingly) named after their namesakes in the marine ecosystem. While the Chinese brand’s Blade battery technology is state-of-the-art and designed to survive some submersion, the cars have been performance-tested extensively on solid ground.

13. MG Hector

Unlike some cars on this list, the ‘Hector’ name isn’t random. MG Motor deliberately chose it in honour of a British-origin biplane of the 1930s. Interestingly, the makers of the aircraft named it after a Trojan war hero from Greek mythology.

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