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ALCYONE is derived from "Alcyone", which is the name of the star that shines exceptionally in Taurus in the "Pleiades star cluster (Japanese name: Subaru star cluster)". The largest star of the six stars of SUBARU logo is Alcyone, which indicates that this car is the Subaru flagship.

ALCYONE is derived from "Alcyone", which is the name of the star that shines exceptionally in Taurus in the "Pleiades star cluster (Japanese name: Subaru star cluster)". The largest star of the six stars of SUBARU logo is Alcyone, which indicates that this car is the Subaru flagship.
"SV" of SVX is derived from the initials of "Subaru Vehicle". "X" means an unknown number. SVX symbolizes the "Grand Tourer" advocated by SUBARU.

BIGHORN is derived from "Bighorn", which lives in the Rocky Mountains and runs around rocky areas. Except for the emblem of this car is SUBARU, the specifications of this car are exactly the same as ISUZU BIGHORN. SUBARU did not focus on the sale of this car, as can be seen from the fact that the name of SUBARU version was not changed.

"B" of BRZ means Boxer Engine, "R" means Rear wheel drive, and "Z" means Ultimate (Zenith).

CHIFFON is derived from the English word "chiffon", which means like "soft thin silk or nylon material". CHIFFON was originally used as the sub name of the special model "BISTRO" of the light car VIVIO. This name was revived by upgrading from the sub name to the car model name.

CROSSTREK is a coined name of CROSSOVER and TREKKING. This name is derived from being able to trek lightly, and freely crossing over cities and suburbs.

DEX is derived from the English word "dexterity", which means like "skill and speed in doing something, adroitness in using something". DEX expresses the speedy and smart impression of this car.

DIAS is derived from the Spanish word "días", which means like "days, every day". WAGON is derived from "a large four-wheeled horse carriage".

DOMINGO is derived from the Spanish word "domingo", which means "Sunday". DOMINGO comes with a wish of "if you drive this car, you will always feel like Sunday". Libero is also the name of export model of DOMINGO. Libero is derived from the Italian word "libero", which means like "free, freedom".

EXIGA is derived from the English words "exciting" and "active".

FORESTER is derived from the English word "forester", which means like "someone who works in a forest taking care, someone trained in forestry". Originally the name of this car was supposed to be "STRIGA", but one of STRIGA's origin "Strega" has the meaning of "witch" in Spanish. Finally, the name of this car was changed to "FORESTER" because of the negative image of witches and the recall of the history of witch hunting in Europe.

IMPREZA is derived from the English word "impresa", which means like "crest, maxim". IMPREZA was also named with the meaning of "the car with an added impression of youth, lightness and sportiness", and "giving a fresh impression to a new era".

IMPREZA is derived from the English word "impresa", which means like "crest, maxim". IMPREZA was also named with the meaning of "the car with an added impression of youth, lightness and sportiness", and "giving a fresh impression to a new era".
ANESIS is derived from the Greek word "anesis", which means like "relief, relaxation, comfort".

IMPREZA is derived from the English word "impresa", which means like "crest, maxim". IMPREZA was also named with the meaning of "the car with an added impression of youth, lightness and sportiness", and "giving a fresh impression to a new era".
"G" of G4 is derived from the English word "genuine", which means like "not fake or counterfeit, not pretended, sincerely felt or represented". "4" is derived from the number of doors.

IMPREZA is derived from the English word "impresa", which means like "crest, maxim". IMPREZA was also named with the meaning of "the car with an added impression of youth, lightness and sportiness", and "giving a fresh impression to a new era".
RETNA is derived from the Spanish word "retoño", which means like "young shoots, sprout".

IMPREZA is derived from the English word "impresa", which means like "crest, maxim". IMPREZA was also named with the meaning of "the car with an added impression of youth, lightness and sportiness", and "giving a fresh impression to a new era".
WRX is a combination of "WR" of WRC and "RX" used as LEONE's sports grade name.

IMPREZA is derived from the English word "impresa", which means like "crest, maxim". IMPREZA was also named with the meaning of "the car with an added impression of youth, lightness and sportiness", and "giving a fresh impression to a new era".
WRX is a combination of "WR" of WRC and "RX" used as LEONE's sports grade name.
STi stands for "SUBARU TECNICA INTERNATIONAL INC.". Previously, the product was labeled "STi", included lowercase "i". From April 25, 2005, the product has been labeled "STI", which is the same as the abbreviation of company name.

IMPREZA is derived from the English word "impresa", which means like "crest, maxim". IMPREZA was also named with the meaning of "the car with an added impression of youth, lightness and sportiness", and "giving a fresh impression to a new era".
XV stands for the English words "Crossover(=X-over) Vehicle".

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