It started producing cars in Berlin in 1937 and is one of today’s automotive giants. Volkswagen It is one of the most loved car companies among drivers with the vehicles it produces. Many car manufacturers give different names to the models they produce. Although some have specific names, some consisting of different letters and numbers It is sufficient to give model names.

Deciphering these different letters and numbers can be time-consuming. However German car giant For our convenience, Volkswagen has given its car models names with very nice meanings. Let’s continue with our content to discover what these models mean.

Before we move on to the model names, let’s see what Volkswagen means.

When we look at the name “Volkswagen” we see a compound word. “Folk” the word in German “people” resources. It also has the same meaning as the word “folks” in English. If you noticed, even their pronunciation is the same.

“Wagon” means “tools”. It is notable for its similarity to the English word “Wagon”. When we combine both words Volkswagen i.e “People’s Cars” We understand the meaning.

Now let’s look at the meaning of the car models produced by Volkswagen:

Perhaps the best name for an SUV car: Atlas

Seven-passenger SUV, produced by Volkswagen, Atlas bears his name. Atlas, which does not let drivers down on long journeys, is one of the Volkswagen cars preferred by many motorists.

The company called its SUV Atlas from Greek mythology inspired. Atlas was a mythological creature who carried the world on his back and was very powerful. Don’t you think an SUV is one of the most logical names that can be given to a vehicle?

A pocket Hercules: The Beetle

One of the company’s most iconic models Beetle, because of the design “critter” resources. Actually technically Volkswagen type 1 Although The Beetle, as the name bears, reminds us of the famous music group The Beatles, they have little to do with it.

Beetle, “bug” in English, It means “coccinelle” in French and “käfer” in German, and in many countries the word that corresponds to insect in spoken language is used.

Meanwhile, this model is used in Greece, Iraq, Thailand, Malaysia and even Turkey. turtle It is known as.

Make-up version of Passat: CC

Volkswagen Passat CC, which was offered for sale in 2008 as a revised version of Passat, deleted the Passat phrase and was only offered for sale under the name CC. “Comfort coupe” The CC model, short for the name, is among the company’s most popular.

“Sport”, “Normal” and “Coupé” The model, which has three versions, was produced from 2008 to 2016.

It has a timeless design as if it came from the future: Eos

Volkswagen continues to be inspired by Greek mythology. Eos, goddess of the dawn, She is the sister of Helios. Every day Eos rises into the sky before Helios, pulls her chariot with four winged horses from the ocean and opens the way for him.

Eos, It was a model produced from 2006 to 2015. However, it was produced in limited numbers in America until 2016.

As impressive as the wind: Wave

No, the company’s decision to name it has nothing to do with golf. This time Volkswagen does away with Greek mythology for its vehicles. from natural events He gives his name inspired by it.

Actually the name of the Golf model Gulf Stream We can see it as an abbreviation. Gulf Stream is the warm Atlantic wind that starts from Mexico and flows towards Europe.

In the footsteps of Golf: Jetta

Like Golf, “Jetta” also takes its name from jet stream, Good of jet winds to take. These winds, observed in subtropical regions and at high levels in the troposphere, have inspired Volkswagen.

Sporty and stylish Jetta, one of Volkswagen’s iconic models with its appearance, has a classic Sedan body design.

Its name is a hybrid just like itself: Tiguan

This model is a combination of the names tiger and iguana, which in English means tiger and iguana respectively. “Tiguan” takes his name.

According to the company’s data, the Tiguan, one of the best-selling models in Europe, is exactly as its name suggests, with two plug-in hybrid engine options of 201 hp (150 kW) and 268 hp (200 kW). a hybrid model appears as.

Continuation of the natural phenomena: Passat

With the Passat model, the company is once again inspired by natural phenomena. Real name “Passatwinde” This model means “trade wind” in German. A classic model, the Passat is among the company’s most famous and preferred models.

We were also surprised when we heard: Touareg

Touareg takes its name from a nomadic tribe in the Sahara. “Tuareg” takes over from his people.

For long journeys The designed Touareg is a model that lives up to its name.

Model in Touareg’s footsteps: Sharan

Sharan in Persian “Bearer of Kings” meaning “Sjahran” Inspired by the name. Sharan, with a capacity of seven passengers, started production in 1995.

However, the company continued the same production until 2010 and between 2000 and 2004 fabricated versions of the model were offered for sale.

Symbol of power: Amarok

Amarok, the company’s first commercial vehicle announced in 2008, took its name from of a legendary Eskimo wolf to take. Legend has it that Amarok, a giant Eskimo wolf, hunts only night hunters.

Amarok too It is the symbol of power. The more he hunts, the stronger he becomes. It seems like a logical move for Volkswagen to choose such a name for its commercial vehicle.