Car Acronyms: What Do They Mean?
Here's what some of the most popular acronyms from your favorite car brands actually mean.
Automotive acronyms continue to be used extensively. While most companies typically take two or three letter combinations and turn them into full-on model names – BRZ, MX-5, MKX, for example – it’s often the letters that come after the name that give the biggest clues as to its true identity.
Almost every company from Acura to VW has a unique set of letters that distinguish its cars from the rest of the pack. These are some of the most popular acronyms (and initialisms) and what they actually mean.
Take A Look At These Other Lists:
Gallery: Car Acronyms: What Do They Mean?
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
12 Cars With Names That Make Absolutely No Sense
Mazda Is Quietly Killing One Of Its Most Unusual Engines
10 SUVs That Get 30 MPG Without Hybrid Power
Are Hybrids Actually Less Reliable? The Answer Isn't So Simple
Gas Prices Keep Climbing. Here's The Cheapest And Most Expensive Gas In Every State
2027 Jeep Compass Gets A Price Hike As Standard Features Improve
2026 Paris Motor Show: What To Expect