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ALTIS is derived from the English word "altitude", which means like "high status, authoritative". ALTIS is also named after "suitable for a highest class car of DAIHATSU".

APPLAUSE is derived from the English word "applause", which means like a "demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together". Theta (θ) is adopted as the sub-name of APPLAUSE. Theta (θ) is derived from the Greek letters.

ATRAI is derived from the French word "attrait", which means like "attractiveness, charm".

"7" of ATRAI 7 means "7-seaters ATRAI".

BEE is derived from the English word "honeybee".

Bego is a combination of the English words "Be" and "Go". Bego expresses the change from "Be" to "Go". Bego was also named after "the car that can act proactively enough to change the user's life and consciousness".

BOON is derived from the English word "boon", which means like "very close and convivial". BOON also expresses a children word for the sound of a car running. BOON comes with a wish of "to be the car that driver can enjoy with own family, makes the driver happy every day".

BOON is derived from the English word "boon", which means like "very close and convivial". BOON also expresses a children word for the sound of a car running. BOON comes with a wish of "to be the car that driver can enjoy with own family, makes the driver happy every day".
Luminas is a coined name of the English words "luminous" and "roomy", luminous means "softly bright or radiant". Luminas was also named after "the car that brings a new type sparkle to the driver".

CAST is derived from the English word "cast", which means "assign the roles of a movie or a play to actors". Everyday life is just a drama. CAST comes with a wish of "this car will be included in the cast of their drama".

CHARADE is derived from the English word "charade", which means like "solution of a riddle, word guessing".

CHARADE is derived from the English word "charade", which means like "solution of a riddle, word guessing".
DETOMASO is derived from the Italian automobile company "De Tomaso", and named after "This model was supervised by De Tomaso". This Italian automobile company name is derived from "Alejandro de Tomaso" of the founder.

CHARADE is derived from the English word "charade", which means like "solution of a riddle, word guessing".
SOCIAL is derived from the English word "social", which means like "composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability".

CHARMANT is derived from the French word "charmant", which means like "attractive, fascinating, charming".

CITIVAN is named after the "van that runs around the city lightly". This name is the sales name of HIJET in Vietnam and etc.

Compagno is derived from the Italian word "compagno", which means "friend, colleague".

Compagno is derived from the Italian word "compagno", which means "friend, colleague".
SPIDER means "convertible type" in French.

Consorte is derived from the Italian word "consorte", which means "spouse, consort, partner".

COO is derived from the English word "cool" and the Japanese word "空 = ku" of "天空 = tenku and 空間 = kukan". "空 = ku" and "天空 = tenku" mean "sky". "空間 = kukan" means "space".

COPEN has different meanings in the first and second generations. The first generation COPEN stands for "Compact + Open Car". It's means that COPEN has the advantages of both coupe and convertible. The second generation COPEN stands for "Community of OPEN Car Life".

COPEN stands for "Community of OPEN Car Life".
Cero is derived from the Spanish word "cero", which means "zero".

COPEN stands for "Community of OPEN Car Life".
Robe is derived from the French word "robe", which means like "outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions".

COPEN stands for "Community of OPEN Car Life".
XPLAY is derived from the English words "extra play".

CUORE is derived from the Italian word "cuore", which means "heart". This name is also the sales name of Mira in England.

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