Top 10 Weird Car Names

At I Love Meet and Greet, our drivers see thousands of vehicles pass through airport forecourts every year. From sleek executive saloons to well-loved family hatchbacks, we’ve parked them all. But every now and then, a badge makes us do a double take.

We asked our team to share the weirdest car names they’ve encountered – and the results did not disappoint.

First up are the models our drivers say always raise a smile:

• Isuzu Mysterious – Because “Mysterious” is apparently a perfectly normal way to describe a car.

• Nissan Figaro – Cute? Yes. But it sounds more like a character from an opera.

• Mazda Bongo – A practical MPV with a name that belongs in a percussion section.

• Daihatsu Naked – Bold branding. Very bold.

• Mitsubishi Lettuce – Crisp, green… and apparently driveable.

• Subaru Brat – Short for “Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter”, but still sounds naughty.

• Toyota Deliboy – A van that sounds like it should come with a cap and apron.

• Ford Probe – Slightly invasive, if you ask us.

• Studebaker Dictator – A name that definitely didn’t age well.

• AMC Gremlin – Named after a mischievous creature blamed for mechanical faults. Brave choice.

And that’s just the start.

Literally Strange

Some manufacturers clearly decided subtlety wasn’t necessary.

The Volkswagen Thing is about as uninspired as it gets – it’s literally just… a thing. Meanwhile, the Honda That's leaves you wondering if the marketing meeting ended early.

Then there’s the wonderfully over-the-top Isuzu Mysterious Utility Wizard, which sounds less like a car and more like a character from a fantasy novel.

Questionable Translations

Sometimes the problem isn’t the name itself – it’s how it translates.

The Mazda Laputa was inspired by Gulliver’s Travels, but unfortunately its name means something rather rude in Spanish. Similarly, the Toyota Isis was named after an Egyptian goddess, but later associations made it problematic.

The Mitsubishi Toppo Guppy sounds more like a pet fish than a people carrier, while the Audi e-tron raised eyebrows in France, where the name has an unfortunate meaning.

And let’s not forget the Mitsubishi Pajero, which had to be renamed in Spanish-speaking countries for obvious reasons.

Odd Combinations

Sometimes it’s not one word – it’s several strung together.

The Peugeot Bipper Tepee Outdoor feels like someone picked random words from a hat. The Mazda Titan Dump is technically accurate… but still odd.

Then there’s the breezy Toyota Town Ace Windy and the Suzuki Celerio, which sounds suspiciously like a vegetable.

Weirdly Literal

Some names feel like they’re trying just a bit too hard.

The Daihatsu Applause practically demands a standing ovation. The Vauxhall Adam is simply… a man’s name. And the Toyota Vellfire combines “velvet” and “fire” for reasons known only to its creators.

At I Love Meet and Greet, we love that every car has its own personality – even if that personality comes with a slightly questionable moniker. After all, unusual names make our job more interesting when we’re welcoming you at the terminal and parking your pride and joy safely while you jet off.

Now over to you: what’s the weirdest car name you’ve ever seen on the road?