By Jude Katende This list has names you must be familiar with. The name origins mentioned are limited to principal ones and are not exhaustive for some models. Each name has a date of when the car’s production started. ISIS Named after the Egyptian goddess of fruitfulness and productivity in the hope that the vehicle …
It pays to ask before you buy/drive
By Jude Katende In my opinion, owning a car today is no longer a big deal like it was when our parents used to buy them as brand-new way back. It was real a big deal then. Today, there are some online sites selling cars as cheap as $500 before taxes. In fact, URA should …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part H1
By Jude Katende HIACE “Hiace” combines “high” and “ace,” signifying a vehicle that surpasses its predecessor, the Toyoace. Oct. 2,1967 HIMEDIC The name signifies a vehicle equipped with sophisticated medical devices. June 8,1992 HILUX “Hilux” is a combination of “high” and “luxury.” Mar.21,1968 HILUX SURF “Hilux” is a combination of “high” and “luxury”. “Surf” means …
This is another continuation of the Toyota name series
By Jude Katende ESTIMA The name comes from “estimable.” May 30,1990. Was and still popular among MPV fans although recently made versions are bigger than the old ones. ESTIMA T The “T” stands for both “tradition” and “Toyota.” Jan.11,2000 ESTIMA L The “L” stands for “liberty” and “luxury.” Jan.11,2000 ESTIMA EMINA The name comes from …
Toyota letters and meanings
By Jude Katende Some of you have been quite observant when it comes to admiring various car makes. However, you may ask yourself what particular letters on Toyota vehicles mean. Just like other car makes or brands, every automaker comes up with a system to help identify or distinguish one brand from the other. Think …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? CD series
By Jude Katende COASTER A “coaster” is a ship that is used to carry cargo along the coast from port to port. Feb. 3,1969. Usually imported as 28-32 seaters and used as taxis, the name has also been used for other makes other than Toyota, thanks to its popularity and shape, the latter confusing Ugandans …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part 10
By Jude Katende This is the tenth part of our Toyota name series. This list like previous ones, features common names. Each name has a date of when the car’s production started. CALDINA Inspired by the Italian (and English) adjective “cardinal,” meaning “essential” or “fundamental.” November.16,1992. Very popular among other JDM cars in Uganda. This …
Battle of the subcompacts: Toyota Vitz/Yaris and Honda Fit
By Sejin Kim Owning a subcompact car has many advantages. It is smaller and thus typically easier to handle. The lighter weight of the car commonly translates into better fuel-efficiency. When it comes to the pocketbook, subcompact cars are cheaper to buy and maintain than most regular-sized and especially oversized automobile offerings. Parking is typically …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part 9
By Jude Katende These too are quite very familiar names. The name origins mentioned are limited to principal ones and are not exhaustive for some models. Each name has a date of when the car’s production started. CORONA The “corona” is the ring of pearly light around the sun. The name was apt for this …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part 8
By Jude Katende All of these are familiar names but what do they mean? Like with the previous series, the name origins mentioned are limited to principal ones and are not exhaustive for some models. Each name has a date of when the car’s production started. COROLLA RUMION “Rumion” combines “roomy” and “unique” to represent …