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MAGNITE is a combination of the English words "Magnetic" and "Ignite". "Magnetic" means like "possessing an extraordinary ability to attract". "Ignite" means like "arouse or excite feelings and passions". MAGNITE also expresses Nissan's wishing for the new era in growing regions such as India.

MARCH is derived from the English word "march". The name of MARCH expresses a lightly, lively and youthful impression, was decided from a public naming competition.

MARCH is derived from the English word "march". The name of MARCH expresses a lightly, lively and youthful impression, was decided from a public naming competition.
BOX is derived from the English word "box". MARCH BOX means MARCH's short wagon model.

MAXIMA is derived from the English word "maxima", which is a plural of "maximum". "maxima" means like "the greatest possible degree". Originally, MAXIMA was the series name of BLUEBIRD's 6-cylinder engine model for North American export. At the beginning, MAXIMA was also the highest performance model name of A10 stanza.

MICRA is derived from the English word "micro", which means like "extremely small in scale or scope or capability". This name expresses a compact and pretty impression, abundant performance and equipment, and a city car with light and nimble. MICRA is the name of the export model of MARCH for Europe, etc..

MICRA is derived from the English word "micro", which means like "extremely small in scale or scope or capability". This name expresses a compact and pretty impression, abundant performance and equipment, and a city car with light and nimble. MICRA is the name of the export model of MARCH for Europe, etc..
C+C stands for Coupe+Convertible.

MISTRAL is derived from the English and French word "mistral", which means "a strong north wind that blows in France and mediterranean sea during the winter". MISTRAL was named after "the new type car born in Europe that breathes fresh air into the world of RV".

MOCO is derived from the Japanese mimetic word "mokomoko", which express a cute and warm sound. MOCO was also named after lovely rounded styling.

MURANO is derived from "Murano Island", a small island near the coast of Venice, Italy. The island has a history of having craftsmen gathered on this island to prevent the production technology of Venetian glass from leaking abroad. This island is famous for producing "Murano glass". MURANO was named after "resembling to traditional beautiful glassware" and "having artistic and beautiful silhouette". The beauty of Murano glass that appeals to the human senses and the handmade warmth are common to MURANO concept.

NOTE is derived from the music notes that make every day rhythmic and fun, and the notes book that record every day.

NOTE is derived from the music notes that make every day rhythmic and fun, and the notes book that record every day.
AURA comes with a wish of "the car will be a unique existence that attracts the people and provides pleasure to the owner, as a high-quality car with elegance and a unique atmosphere".

"NT" of NT100 is the initials of "Nissan" and "Truck", "100" means "gross vehicle weight 1000 kg class".
CLIPPER is derived from the English word "clipper", which means like "fast sailing ship or fast horse used in the past".

"NT" of NT450 is the initials of "Nissan" and "Truck", "450" means "gross vehicle weight 4500 kg class".
ATLAS is the name of a god in Greek mythology, one of the Titans that is the first gods who ruled the universe. After the Titans were defeated by Zeus, Atlas was forced to hold the sky on his shoulders forever. This name expresses the power and robustness of this car.

"NV" of NV100 is the initials of "Nissan" and "Van", "100" means "gross vehicle weight 1000 kg class".
CLIPPER is derived from the English word "clipper", which means like "fast sailing ship or fast horse used in the past".
RIO is derived from the Spanish word "rio", which means "river". RIO was named after "fun impression of the Rio carnival, simple and easy to remember".

"NV" of NV150 is the initials of "Nissan" and "Van", "150" means "gross vehicle weight 1500 kg class".
AD is derived from the English word "advanced".

"NV" of NV200 is the initials of "New generation" and "Vehicle", "200" means "gross vehicle weight 2000 kg class".
VANETTE is a mixture of VAN and ETTE. ETTE is a suffix, also means "Small, cute".

"NV" of NV350 is the initials of "Nissan" and "Van", "350" means "gross vehicle weight 3500 kg class".
CARAVAN is derived from the English word "caravan", which means like "procession of wagons or mules or camels traveling together in single file".

"N" of NX is derived from NEW. "X" means unknown performance.
COUPE is derived from the French word "couper", which means "cut". COUPE means the streamlinedbody shape.

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