Mazda

Zoroastrian deity's namesake

Mazda is a Japanese automobile manufacturer known for producing cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Hiroshima, the company is recognized for engineering innovations like the rotary engine and its "Zoom-Zoom" marketing identity emphasizing driving enjoyment.

My first car was a Mazda.

The name derives from Ahura Mazda, the Zoroastrian god of wisdom and light, while also honoring the company founder's surname, Matsuda.

automaker

rotary

Involving circular motion

Hiroshima · sedan · SUV · hatchback · cosmo · transmission · Japanese

deity

Zoroastrianism

Ancient dualistic Persian religion

Persia · righteousness · wisdom · fire worship · monotheism

Categories
Opposites
automotive brand rivalry

MazdaToyota

Japanese car company

Honda · Nissan · General Motors · Ford · Volkswagen

driving philosophy

MazdaToyota

Japanese car company

Honda Accord · Nissan Altima · econoboxes · commuter cars

Zoroastrian deity

Mazdadarkness

Total absence of light

evil

Phrases
Family

Mazda6, Mazda3

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G