The Worst Car Names Ever

What's In A Name? 

A lot actually! When it comes to car names, there have been some great ones and some real duds. And while we appreciate and respect the great ones, it's more fun to talk about the terrible names car companies have come up with over the years. Like...


Nissan Friend-ME

In 2013, Nissan unveiled a social network-inspired concept car that they called the Nissan Friend-ME (and yes, they stylized the "ME" with both letters capitalized—which kinda seemed like a desperate cry for help/friends).

Close-up photo of Blue Nissan Friend-ME

MotorBlog, Flickr

Audi e-Tron

What's so bad about e-Tron, you ask? Well, nothing really—unless you live in France (étron is a French word for excrement).

Close-up photo of Blue Audi A6 e-tron Concept

JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Mitsubishi Minica Lettuce

Can you think of a less exciting vegetable to name a car?

Close-up photo of White Mitsubishi Minica

Toyotacoronaexsaloon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Mitsubishi Pistachio

Can you think of a less exciting nut to name a car?

Close-up photo of a Green Mitsubishi Pistachio

Riley, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons