Carmakers give each model a Chinese name chosen for its meaning rather than its sound:
明锐 'bright and sharp' for the Octavia,
速腾 for the Volkswagen Sagitar,
凯越 for the Buick Excelle. The Octavia sold in China is built by
上汽大众 (SAIC Volkswagen), and buyers usually name the model alone:
我开明锐 'I drive an Octavia'.
