Funny/Intermixed car names

Gansbab · 20th April 2011, 03:47

Hi All,

Was just browsing through various forums and sites, a question crept up and thought would be worthy of asking you too..

How much does the name affect your purchase while buying a 2w/3w/4w?
Or after you have actually bitten the bullet and bought it?

I seriously could not believe the Skoda wanted to call the Octavia facelift "Laura". I don't think necessary to explain what it translates in our national language. Sorry if that offends Laura owners

I own an Octavia here in the UK too, so technically I am a "Laura" owner too

And then I read that VW has come up with a MPV concept called as "Bulli". I am speechless.

Would I want to be seen riding a "Slingshot"????

Or what if ask if a lady salesgirl at a HeroHonda offers to sell "Pleasure"

Would nice to hear your views on this.

Gandhar.

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mitrajdeep · 20th April 2011, 11:35

" And then I read that VW has come up with a MPV concept called as "Bulli". I am speechless "

What do you say to this ?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ory-i-say.html

Gansbab · 20th April 2011, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitrajdeep

" And then I read that VW has come up with a MPV concept called as "Bulli". I am speechless "

What do you say to this ?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ory-i-say.html

Hi Mitrajdeep,

I know about the vehicle.
I was talking about the names that these vehicles have which have a corny meaning in some other language.

Btw, the pic you have attached is not a "Bulli" concept.

Gandhar.

anjan_c2007 · 17th May 2015, 23:10

Adding to the list with some names from the curent model year. Maybe some of these have been in vogue for some years, but have been listed .

Chevrolet Hellcat
Nissan Rogue
Volkswagen GT DarkShine
Volkswagen Golf Biturbo
Dodge Ram Pro Master City- there is a Promaster Camper version too.

porsche_guy · 31st May 2019, 22:59

Reviving the thread up after 4 years. Might be a little Off Topic but a good one nonetheless.

Earlier in May, I was vacationing at a particular Club Mahindra resort and guess what do I see in the room service menu?

Funny/Intermixed car names-img_20190531_225808.jpg

Mahindra Punch seems to be a very solid and possible name for a Mahindra LCV! Now you know who gets the credit when M&M name their model Punch

What do you guys think?

Shreyas Agarwal · 31st May 2019, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche_guy

Mahindra Punch seems to be a very solid and possible name for a Mahindra LCV! Now you know who gets the credit when M&M name their model Punch

What do you guys think?

Actually, the name will be different. It will more likely be called the Mahindra Puncho

avdhesh15 · 31st May 2019, 23:12

Toyota Glanza ... Even my auto correct puts it as glands!

quantobigboot · 25th August 2021, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche_guy

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Mahindra Punch seems to be a very solid and possible name for a Mahindra LCV!

Now we know where Tata got the 'Punch' name from!

20th April 2011, 03:47	#151
Gansbab BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 39 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Vehicle Name and Effects Hi All, Was just browsing through various forums and sites, a question crept up and thought would be worthy of asking you too.. How much does the name affect your purchase while buying a 2w/3w/4w? Or after you have actually bitten the bullet and bought it? I seriously could not believe the Skoda wanted to call the Octavia facelift "Laura". I don't think necessary to explain what it translates in our national language. Sorry if that offends Laura owners I own an Octavia here in the UK too, so technically I am a "Laura" owner too And then I read that VW has come up with a MPV concept called as "Bulli". I am speechless. Would I want to be seen riding a "Slingshot"???? Or what if ask if a lady salesgirl at a HeroHonda offers to sell "Pleasure" Would nice to hear your views on this. Gandhar. MODS: I couldn't find a place suitable for this thread. Please move it appropriately, if there is a more appropriate place for this one.
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mitrajdeep BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calcutta Posts: 135 Thanked: 95 Times	Re: Vehicle Name and Effects " And then I read that VW has come up with a MPV concept called as "Bulli". I am speechless " What do you say to this ? http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ory-i-say.html Attached Thumbnails Last edited by mitrajdeep : 20th April 2011 at 11:51. Reason: wrong url posted earlier
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17th May 2015, 23:10	#154
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,335 Thanked: 20,656 Times View My Garage	Re: Funny/Intermixed car names Adding to the list with some names from the curent model year. Maybe some of these have been in vogue for some years, but have been listed . Chevrolet Hellcat Nissan Rogue Volkswagen GT DarkShine Volkswagen Golf Biturbo Dodge Ram Pro Master City- there is a Promaster Camper version too.
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31st May 2019, 22:59	#155
porsche_guy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: GJ06<=>GJ01 Posts: 884 Thanked: 3,098 Times View My Garage	Re: Funny/Intermixed car names Reviving the thread up after 4 years. Might be a little Off Topic but a good one nonetheless. Earlier in May, I was vacationing at a particular Club Mahindra resort and guess what do I see in the room service menu? Mahindra Punch seems to be a very solid and possible name for a Mahindra LCV! Now you know who gets the credit when M&M name their model Punch What do you guys think?
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31st May 2019, 23:12	#157
avdhesh15 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mumbai Posts: 873 Thanked: 1,204 Times	Re: Funny/Intermixed car names Toyota Glanza ... Even my auto correct puts it as glands!
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