In Japan, cars are typically sold under different names than in other countries. These differences in naming conventions are often due to cultural, linguistic, and marketing factors.

In New Zealand, many of the same models are sold under the same names as in other English-speaking countries, but there are some differences as well. Let's take a closer look at some of the common cars sold in Japan and New Zealand and compare their names.

Toyota

Toyota is a Japanese car manufacturer that sells cars under various names in different countries. In Japan, Toyota sells the Toyota Corolla under the name Toyota Auris, while in New Zealand, it is sold as the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota RAV4 is sold under the same name in both Japan and New Zealand.

Honda

Honda is another Japanese car manufacturer that sells cars under different names in different countries. In Japan, the Honda Fit is sold under the name Honda Jazz, while in New Zealand, it is sold as the Honda Jazz. The Honda Civic is sold under the same name in both Japan and New Zealand.

Nissan

Nissan is a Japanese car manufacturer that also sells cars under different names in different countries. In Japan, the Nissan Skyline is sold under the name Nissan Infiniti Q50, while in New Zealand, it is sold as the Nissan Skyline. The Nissan Maxima is sold under the same name in both Japan and New Zealand.

Mazda

Mazda is a Japanese car manufacturer that sells cars under different names in different countries. In Japan, the Mazda Demio is sold under the name Mazda2, while in New Zealand, it is sold as the Mazda2. The Mazda CX-5 is sold under the same name in both Japan and New Zealand.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi is a Japanese car manufacturer that also sells cars under different names in different countries. In Japan, the Mitsubishi Pajero is sold under the name Mitsubishi Montero, while in New Zealand, it is sold as the Mitsubishi Pajero. The Mitsubishi Outlander is sold under the same name in both Japan and New Zealand.

As you can see, some cars have the same name in both Japan and New Zealand, while others have different names. In some cases, the differences in names are due to cultural or linguistic factors, while in others, they may be due to marketing strategies. Overall, it's interesting to see the different naming conventions used for cars in Japan and New Zealand, and to learn which cars share the same names across these countries.