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TEANA means "dawn" in the Native American language. In addition, the Chinese version of TEANA "天籟 = tiānlài" means "breath of nature" and "voice from heaven".

TERRANO is a combination of "TERRA" and "NO". "TERRA" is the Latin word "TERRA", means like the earth. "NO" is a suffix that enhances the nuance of a word. TERRANO was also named after "a car that freely travels on all roads of the earth".

TERRANO is a combination of "TERRA" and "NO". "TERRA" is the Latin word "TERRA", means like the earth. "NO" is a suffix that enhances the nuance of a word. TERRANO was also named after "a car that freely travels on all roads of the earth".
Regulus is derived from α Leo, which is a constellation of the king of beasts.

TIIDA is derived from the English word "tide", which means like "something that may increase or decrease, natural harmony". The reading of the car name is derived from the Okinawa word "TIIDA", which means "Sun".

TIIDA is derived from the English word "tide", which means like "something that may increase or decrease, natural harmony". The reading of the car name is derived from the Okinawa word "TIIDA", which means "Sun".
LATIO is derived from the English word "latitude", which means like "freedom from normal restraints in conduct".

Tino means "reason" and "correctness of judgment". This name also expresses a wise choice that makes you feel a new life.

TITAN is derived from the Greek god of the giants. TITAN expresses the big and power.

VANETTE is a mixture of VAN and ETTE. ETTE is a suffix, also means "Small, cute".

VANETTE is a mixture of VAN and ETTE. ETTE is a suffix, also means "Small, cute".
LARGO is derived from the Italian word "largo", which means like "wide and loose". Largo is also a musical symbol, means a very slow tempo.

VANETTE is a mixture of VAN and ETTE. ETTE is a suffix, also means "Small, cute".
LARGO is derived from the Italian word "largo", which means like "wide and loose". Largo is also a musical symbol, means a very slow tempo.
COACH is derived from the name "Kocs", a four-wheeled carriage with suspension manufactured around the 15th century. This four-wheeled carriage was manufactured in the Hungarian city of Kocs. It's quality was so high that it became famous in various European countries. As a result, the Hungarian city name has come to be synonymous with four-wheeled carriages.

VANETTE is a mixture of VAN and ETTE. ETTE is a suffix, also means "Small, cute".
SERENA is derived from the Spanish word "serena", which means like "completely clear and fine, serene skies and a bright blue sea". SERENA was also named after "comfortable and enjoyable driving".

Varietta is derived from the Italian word "varietà", which means "variety". Varietta also means the car that can change freely from the convertible to the coupe.

Violet is derived from the English word "violet", which means like "any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers".

VW SANTANA was created by the technical cooperation agreement between Nissan and Volkswagen. SANTANA means "strong hot wind from southern California to Los Angeles".

WINGROAD is a combination that the wing and the road to imagine the expansion of the life area from the city to the outdoors.

"X" of X-TRAIL is derived from X-treme(=Extreme) sports. Extreme sports are sports popular with young people, such as snowboarding and skateboarding.
"TRAIL" is derived from the English word "trail", which means like "a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country". "X-TRAIL" is combination of "X" and "TRAIL", and can be imagined 4x4.

XTERRA is derived from the English word "terrain", which means like "particular type of land". XTERRA was also named after the impression of "activity, energy, excitement".

"180" of 180SX means CA18DET engine displacement(1809cc) that was originally mounted at the debut. "SX" is the name given to Nissan's middle-sized sporty coupe for export. After the minor change, the engine was changed to SR20DE/DET engine displacement(1998cc), but the car name was not changed to "200SX" but was maintained at "180SX".

"200" of 200SX means L20 engine displacement(1952cc). This is the export model of 180SX including for North America. The 1st to 3rd generations were sold under the name 200SX, and the 4th and 5th generations were sold under the name 240SX in North America.

"240" of 240SX means KA24DE/E engine displacement(2388cc). This is the export model of 180SX only for North America. The 1st to 3rd generations were sold under the name 200SX, and the 4th and 5th generations were sold under the name 240SX in North America.

"240" of 240Z means L24 engine displacement(2393cc).

"280" of 280ZX, 280Z means L28 engine displacement(2753cc).

"300" of 300ZX, 300Z means VG30 engine displacement(2960cc).

"350" of 350Z means VQ35DE engine displacement(3498cc).

"370" of 370Z means VQ37VHR engine displacement(3696cc).

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