What's in a name? If you're a car manufacturer, the answer is "a lot." The name of a vehicle can make or break sales depending on how it comes across to potential buyers. While many car names are just a bunch of numbers and letters put together, some automakers have gotten super creative when it comes to naming their vehicles, and the results have made their vehicles unforgettable.
Even if a car is stylish, functional, and well-priced, it won't sell if it's not properly named and advertised. In fact, many of these seriously underrated cars had low sales partly because their names didn't click with their target audiences. It's amazing how a single word can affect a vehicle's success. It can influence how buyers perceive the cars they're purchasing… and it's probably part of the reason these cost-efficient cars appear to be so much more expensive than they really are!
If you want to see your friends' eyes widen when you tell them what you drive, or if you just love cars, check out these cool vehicles whose names make them even more awesome. Some of them seem like they were built with their names in mind, but number 10's is very misleading! What were those manufacturers thinking?
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1. Buick Roadmaster
Calling yourself the master of the road is a bold claim, but this car wasn't afraid to make it.
2. Rolls-Royce Phantom
It's almost a shame that such a cool and mysterious name was used on a car that looks so boxy.
3. Mercury Marauder
It might not look like a car you'd use to raid villages, but at least the name implies that you'll have some really cool adventures in this vehicle.
4. Oldsmobile Tornado
What could be cooler than having a car whose name implies that it can rip trees up from their roots?
5. Hyundai Tiburon
"Tiburon" means "shark" in Spanish, and driving around in this car will make you feel like the ultimate predator of the road.
6. Ford Thunderbird
Even if the car doesn't actually shoot down lightning as it flies through the sky, you can't deny that the Thunderbird has a pretty awesome name.
7. Lamborghini Diablo
The devil must feel pretty honored to have a car named after him.
8. Hudson Hornet
What's it like to drive a terrifying flying insect around town? This car will (sort of) let you find out.
9. Plymouth Prowler
The Prowler's appearance does indeed remind us of a jungle cat sneaking up on its prey.
10. Shelby AC Cobra
It's a little odd for such a cute car to have such a dangerous-sounding name, don't you think?
11. Dodge Charger
In contrast, this car's electrifying name fits its sharp appearance.
12. Eagle Talon
Not only is this car's name super cool, but it also fits perfectly with the name of the maker!
13. Dodge Viper
This is a car that really looks like it might bite you if you're not careful.
14. AMC Javelin
It's hard to think of anything more fun than driving a car named after a weapon.
15. Dodge Rampage
Personally, I think "Rampage" would have been a better name for a truck or tough-looking SUV, but it's still a pretty cool name for this smaller car.
16. Alfa Romeo Disco Volante
It's fitting that this car's name means "flying saucer" because it really does look like something you'd find driving around on another planet!
17. Dodge Magnum
The word "Magnum" is associated with a lot of cool things, including revolvers, so it's impossible to not feel powerful when driving one of these.
18. Nissan Titan
"Titan" is truly one of the best names you could come up with if you want to tell people how tough your pickup truck is.
19. Dodge Avenger
Assembling these Avengers might not be as exciting as seeing superheroes get together, but it's still a pretty awesome name.
20. Pontiac Firebird
A clash between a Firebird and a Thunderbird sounds like movie material, don't you think?
21. Jensen Interceptor
This car looks like it would be featured in an old-timey action movie, so its name suits it perfectly.
22. Land Rover Defender
This boxy vehicle definitely looks like it could defend you from some tough stuff… even if it doesn't look that great while doing so.
23. Ford Mustang
What better way to suggest freedom and speed than by naming your car after a wild horse?
24. Porsche Carrera GT
This car's name means "race" in Spanish, but that doesn't mean you should be challenging your neighbors at red lights.
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