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FORTE is a musical symbol that means "play loudly or sung loudly". FORTE also means "strong" in Italian.

FTO stands for the English words "Fresh Touring Origination", meaning "creating a fresh and youthful touring car". The first-generation of FTO (Galant Coupe FTO) stands for the English words "Fresco Turismo Omologare", meaning "a certified car with a fresh feeling" in Italian.

GALANT is derived from the French word "galant", which means like "gallant, brave, elegant".

GALANT is derived from the French word "galant", which means like "gallant, brave, elegant".
FORTIS is derived from the Latin word "fortis", which means like " brave, strong".

GALANT is derived from the French word "galant", which means like "gallant, brave, elegant".
FORTIS is derived from the Latin word "fortis", which means like " brave, strong".
SPORTBACK is a coined name made from the concept of "sporty" and the body shape of the hatchback.

GALANT is derived from the French word "galant", which means like "gallant, brave, elegant".
Coupe is derived from the French word "couper", which means "cut". COUPE means the streamlinedbody shape.
FTO stands for the English words "Fresco Turismo Omologare", meaning "a certified car with a fresh feeling" in Italian.

GALANT is derived from the French word "galant", which means like "gallant, brave, elegant".
GTO stands for the Italian words "Gran Turisumo Omorogata", which means "the car certified as a GT category in motor sports". GTO was named with a passion for motor sports.

GALANT is derived from the French word "galant", which means like "gallant, brave, elegant".
SPORTS means "what is done for the purpose of seeking fun and competing for victory". SPORTS was named after "the car offers new joy that combines the driving performance of GT and the fun, playness of RV".

GALANT is derived from the French word "galant", which means like "gallant, brave, elegant".
Λ(Lambda) is derived from the initial of the English word "Luxury car". Λ(Lambda) is equivalent to the alphabet "L".

GALANT is derived from the French word "galant", which means like "gallant, brave, elegant".
Σ(Sigma) is derived from the Greek word "σίγμα", which means like "add all , sum total". Σ(Sigma) also comes with a wish of "this car will be a sublimated ideal sedan by collecting all the good points".

GRANDIS is derived from the French word "grandiose", which means like "grand majestic".

GTO stands for the Italian words "Gran Turisumo Omorogata", which means "the car certified as a GT category in motor sports". GTO was named with a passion for motor sports. In addition, "STARION GTO" was included as one of the candidates for the name of this car.

"i" is derived from the initials of "I(myself)" and "innovation". This "I(myself)" means "the expression myself and the individuality with this car". This "innovation" means "Become an innovative car for the new era". The sub name of "Vivace" means "full of life, lively" in Italian.

"i" is derived from the initials of "I(myself)" and "innovation". This "I(myself)" means "the expression myself and the individuality with this car". This "innovation" means "Become an innovative car for the new era".
MiEV stands for "Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle". MiEV is the general term for electric vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Motors innovative technology.

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