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OUTBACK is derived from the vast, remote interior of Australia.

PLEO is derived from the Latin word "pleo", which means like "enrich, complete, fulfill".

PLEO is derived from the Latin word "pleo", which means like "enrich, complete, fulfill".
Nesta is a coined name made from "NEW STAR".

PLEO is derived from the Latin word "pleo", which means like "enrich, complete, fulfill".
NiCOT is derived from the "smiling". Japanese people generally express a smile as "niconico".

"R" of R1 is the general term of SUBARU light car lineup. "R" was chosen because it has a rich impression and has a good feeling. The simple, good sounding and symbolic name of R1 expresses the new values that differs from conventional light cars. "1" and "2" express the difference in concept and body size of R1 and R2.

"R" of R2 is the general term of SUBARU light car lineup. "R" was chosen because "R" has a rich impression and has a good feeling. The simple, good sounding and symbolic name of R2 expresses the new values that differs from conventional light cars. "2" is derived from 360cc light car "R-2" produced in 1969-1973. By using the name of R-2 again, R2 expresses SUBARU's passion for the automobile manufacturing.

REX is derived from the latin word "rex", which means "king".

SAMBAR is derived from the English word "sambar", which is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent.

SAMBAR is derived from the English word "sambar", which is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent.
Dias is derived from the Spanish word "días", which means like "days, every day".

SAMBAR is derived from the English word "sambar", which is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent.
try is derived from the rugby terminology, a way of scoring points in rugby. try means "advancement", "activity", and "challenge!".

SOLTERRA is a combination of the Latin words "SOL" which means "sun", and "TERRA" which means "earth".

STELLA is derived from the Italian word "stella", which means "star". STELLA comes with a wish of "this car become a shining existence for all drivers".

STELLA is derived from the Italian word "stella", which means "star". STELLA comes with a wish of "this car become a shining existence for all drivers".
REVESTA is a coined name of "RE" and "VESTA". VESTA is one of the asteroids between Mars and Jupiter. VESTA is much brighter than other asteroids. VESTA is derived from the ancient Roman goddess of fireplace "Vesta". REVESTA was also named after "the brightly shining base car has become more brighter by customization".

"360" of SUBARU 360 means EK31 engine displacement(356cc). The name SUBARU 360 was proposed by Tetsuzo Sasaki, an external industrial designer. Therefore, The name SUBARU 360 was not invented within Fuji Heavy Industries. He thought that this car's name should be derived from the passenger car "SUBARU 1500", Fuji Heavy Industries first prototyped. The compact and cute design of SUBARU 360 is commonly known as "a ladybug" by the Japanese people.

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