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QUINT is derived from the English word "quintet", which means like "musical composition for five performers". This car was sold in Europe under the name Quintet.

QUINT is derived from the English word "quintet", which means like "musical composition for five performers". This car was sold in Europe under the name Quintet.
INTEGRA is derived from the English word "integrate", which means like "make into a whole or make part of a whole, become one". INTEGRA also means "the new car that combines driving performance and a spacious living space".

Rafaga is derived from the Spanish word "rafaga", which means like "strong wind". Rafaga was named after "provide a breath of fresh air in Japanese sedans".

"S" of S360 stands for the English words "Sports". "360" means engine displacement (engine type is unknown). S360 was not mass-produced, and the successor S500 was mass-produced.

"S" of S500 stands for the English words "Sports". "500" means AS280E engine displacement(531cc).

"S" of S600 stands for the English words "Sports". "600" means AS285E engine displacement(606cc).

"S" of S660 stands for the English words "Sports". "660" means S07A engine displacement(658cc). S660 was named after "inherit the DNA of successive S series".

"S" of S800 stands for the English words "Sports". "800" means AS800E engine displacement(791cc).

"S" of S2000 means the new generation real sports. "2000" means F20C engine displacement(1997cc). In addition, S2000 comes with a wish of "year 2000". A few years after the launch of S2000, The engine was changed to F22C with a displacement of 2156cc, but the car name was not changed.

S-MX is derived from the initials of the English words "Street Mover X". The position of the hyphen is "SM-X" in front of the X in the Honda model name rule, but this name was not adopted because of the sexual impression of sadism and masochism.

SABER is derived from the English word "saber", which means like "fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle". SABER was also named after "the car that opens up a new era with a proud presence and higher quality driving".

SHUTTLE is based on the impression of the space shuttle that safely carry people and luggage by advanced technology.

"Step" of Step Van comes with a wish of "to be able to step up on any scene".

STEP comes with a wish of "to be able to step up on any scene".
WGN is stands for the English word Wagon, represents a category as a new genre of the car. This name represents "premonition and feelings" that the family can create a new life.

STEP comes with a wish of "to be able to step up on any scene".
WGN is stands for the English word Wagon, represents a category as a new genre of the car. This name represents "premonition and feelings" that the family can create a new life.
SPADA is derived from the Italian word "spada", which means like "sword".

STREET is derived from the English word "street". STREET was also named after "the stylish car that easily runs through the streets and can be used like a passenger car".

STREAM is derived from the English word "stream". STREAM also comes with a will of "the creation of a new Seven-Seater for the 21st century, which has a high level of style and comfort not possible with conventional minivans, and combines excellent driving performance".

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