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"MAZDA" of MAZDA2,MAZDA3,MAZDA6 means the automobiles company name and brand name. The numerical value "2","3","6" represents the MAZDA unique size of the car. The larger the value, the larger the car size. The smaller the value, the smaller the car size.
Previously, Mazda cars sold in Japan were given their japan original names, such as AXELA and ATENZA, etc. After that, Name of "MAZDA" came to be used as the name of a car in Japan market because of the wish to be selected by Mazda brand value.
SKYACTIV (SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY) is a brand name for a series of technologies developed by Mazda. "SKY" means "The sky is the limit", the free way of thinking that is not bound by the limit. "ACTIV" means "active, positive, efficient". SKYACTIV expresses all the elements of "environment, joy of driving, and safety" shown in the technology development vision of mazda.
"G" of SKYACTIV-G means gasoline engine.
"D" of SKYACTIV-D means diesel engine.
"X" of SKYACTIV-X means the crossover between the gasoline engine and the diesel engine, and represents the gasoline engine's characteristic that has the good engine performance is in high rotation, and the characteristic of the diesel engine that has torque and good fuel consumption are combined.
SKYACTIV-G, SKYACTIV-D and SKYACTIV-X are one of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY.

millenia is derived from the English word "millennium", which means like "the 1000th anniversary". This car was renamed from EUNOS 800 in 1997.

MPV stands for the English words "Multi Purpose Vehicle". The first model of this car was named when was launched in US market.

"M" of MX-5 means MAZDA. "X" means unknown performance. "5" represents the Mazda unique size of the car. The model sold as ROADSTER in Japan was sold under the name MX-5 in overseas markets. "MX" is always given only to the vehicle models that challenged to create the new value without the existing concepts of automobiles of each era.

"M" of MX-5 means MAZDA. "X" means unknown performance. "5" represents the Mazda unique size of the car. The model sold as ROADSTER in Japan was sold under the name MX-5 in overseas markets. "MX" is always given only to the vehicle models that challenged to create the new value without the existing concepts of automobiles of each era.
Miata is derived from the old German word "miata", which means like "reward, gift".

"M" of MX-6 means MAZDA. "X" means unknown performance. "6" represents the Mazda unique size of the car. "MX" is always given only to the vehicle models that challenged to create the new value without the existing concepts of automobiles of each era.

"M" of MX-30 means MAZDA. "X" means unknown performance. "30" represents the Mazda unique size of the car. MX-30 has improved design and performance as a new-generation product. Therefore, the two-digit 30 that goes beyond the conventional one-digit concept was named. "MX" is always given only to the vehicle models that challenged to create the new value without the existing concepts of automobiles of each era.

Parkway is derived from the English word "parkway", which means like "a wide scenic road planted with trees".

PERSONA is derived from the Latin word "persona", which means like "person, personal facade that one presents to the world". PERSONA was also named after "the importance of human sensitivity".

PORTER CAB is a combination of the English words "poter" and "cab".

PREMACY is derived from the English word "supremacy", which means like "supreme, the position in which you are more powerful or advanced than anyone else". PREMACY was also named as a globally unified name as part of MAZDA's brand impression enhancement measures. PREMACY come with a wish of "this car with high quality and functionality can win the trust of users in each market and establish the position with the strong presence".

PROCEED is derived from the English word "proceed".

PROCEED is derived from the English word "proceed".
MARVIE is a combination of the Spanish word "mar" and the French word "vie". "mar" means "sea". "vie" means "life". MARVIE was also named after "the fun outdoor life in Japan surrounded by the sea".

PROCEED is derived from the English word "proceed".
LEVANTE is derived from the Italian word "levante", which means like "east, orient".

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