This page lists 96 cars that start with L, running from “Lada” to “Lavida”. The list covers car brands, individual models, and special vehicles such as rally cars, hypercars, and electric cars. You can use it to identify a car you spotted, find a name for a project, or learn about models from Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, and Lotus.
Cars are self-propelled road vehicles built to carry people, and the first practical models appeared in the late 1800s. A famous example is the “Lamborghini Countach,” whose wedge shape and scissor doors made it a bedroom-wall poster for a whole generation in the 1980s.
Below you’ll find the table with the car, brand, type, production years, and description for each entry.
Lada
Russian car brand from AvtoVAZ, known for cheap, simple, rugged cars that were exported widely across Europe and beyond during the Soviet era and still sell strongly in Russia.
Lada Granta
Budget sedan and hatchback that replaced the Kalina and Samara lines as Lada’s affordable family car in Russia. It is simple to repair and has been one of the country’s best sellers.
Lada Niva
Small four-wheel-drive off-roader with a full-time 4×4 system and a monocoque body. It has been on sale for over four decades and is a cult favorite for tough terrain.
Lada Riva
Export name for the Lada 2105 and 2107, based on the old Fiat 124. A cheap, tough family saloon that was a common sight in Europe and Russia for decades.
Lada Samara
Front-wheel-drive hatchback and Lada’s first modern design, styled with help from Porsche. It was sold in the Soviet bloc and exported to Western Europe.
Lada Vesta
Modern sedan, with wagon and hatchback-style versions, that marked a style upgrade for Lada. It is built in Russia and ranks among the brand’s most popular models.
LaCrosse
Buick’s comfortable front-wheel-drive sedan, sold in the US and China for three generations. It focused on a quiet ride and upscale interiors.
Lacetti
Compact car sold under Daewoo, Chevrolet, Suzuki and Holden badges, depending on the market. Also known as the Chevrolet Optra in some countries.
LaFerrari
Ferrari’s hybrid hypercar with a V12 engine and electric motor, producing close to 963 horsepower. Only 500 coupes were built, and it was Ferrari’s flagship at the time.
Lagonda
Wedge-shaped Aston Martin four-door famous for its angular design and early digital dashboard. Production was low and it became a symbol of 1970s and 1980s British excess.
Laguna
Renault’s large family car sold across Europe for three generations. The Laguna was known for good ride comfort and a strong safety record.
Lamborghini
Italian sports and supercar maker founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini to rival Ferrari. Known for dramatic wedge shapes, scissor doors and loud V10 and V12 engines.
Lamborghini Aventador
Flagship V12 supercar that replaced the Murciélago. It has a carbon-fiber tub, scissor doors and 700 or more horsepower, depending on the version.
Lamborghini Countach
The wedge-shaped poster car of the 1980s. It introduced scissor doors to the supercar world and set the look that Lamborghinis still follow.
Lamborghini Diablo
V12 supercar that succeeded the Countach and was among the first road cars to top 200 mph. Later versions added all-wheel drive.
Lamborghini Espada
Four-seat V12 grand tourer designed by Bertone. It was a successful early Lamborghini and sold over 1,200 units.
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lamborghini’s best-selling model of its time, with a V10 engine and all-wheel drive. It brought supercar performance to a wider group of buyers.
Lamborghini Huracán
V10 supercar that replaced the Gallardo. It was offered in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, with track-focused versions like the Performante and STO.
Lamborghini LM002
Nicknamed the Rambo Lambo, this V12 military-style SUV used Countach power in a rugged body. Only about 300 were built.
Lamborghini Miura
Often called the first supercar, with a transverse mid-mounted V12 and curvy body by Bertone. It made Lamborghini famous worldwide.
Lamborghini Murciélago
V12 flagship that followed the Diablo, the first new Lamborghini under Audi ownership. It had scissor doors and all-wheel drive.
Lamborghini Revuelto
Lamborghini’s first plug-in hybrid V12 supercar, replacing the Aventador. It combines a new V12 with three electric motors for over 1,000 horsepower.
Lamborghini Urus
High-performance SUV with a twin-turbo V8 that became Lamborghini’s best seller. It showed that a fast SUV could drive the brand’s growth.
Lancer
Mitsubishi’s long-running compact sedan, sold in many forms around the world. It had a strong rally and tuner following, especially through its Evolution variants.
Lancer Evolution
Turbocharged all-wheel-drive rally-bred version of the Lancer. Ten generations were built, and the car is a legend among performance enthusiasts.
Lancia
Italian brand with a rich history of engineering firsts and rally success. It won more World Rally Championships than any other manufacturer, though today it sells only the Ypsilon.
Lancia 037
Rear-wheel-drive Group B rally car and the last two-wheel-drive car to win the World Rally Championship, in 1983. About 200 road versions were made.
Lancia Aurelia
Postwar Italian car with the first production V6 engine. The B20 GT coupe was a landmark of early grand touring.
Lancia Delta
Compact hatchback best known for its HF Integrale rally versions, which won six straight World Rally Championship manufacturer titles between 1987 and 1992.
Lancia Fulvia
Small front-wheel-drive Italian coupe and sedan with a narrow-angle V4 engine. The Fulvia HF won the 1972 World Rally Championship.
Lancia Lambda
Pioneering car with a unibody structure and independent front suspension. These features were advanced for the early 1920s.
Lancia Stratos
Wedge-shaped, Ferrari V6-powered rally car designed from scratch for competition. It won the World Rally Championship three years in a row from 1974 to 1976.
Lancia Thema
Executive sedan co-developed with Fiat, Saab and Alfa Romeo. A V8 Ferrari-engined version was offered in the late 1980s. The name returned on a Chrysler 300 rebadge.
Lancia Ypsilon
Lancia’s small city car, which has carried the brand almost on its own in recent years. It is known for stylish interiors and its compact size.
Land Cruiser
Toyota’s tough off-road SUV, sold in over 170 countries and known for near-indestructible reliability. It is a staple of expeditions, farms and remote regions.
Land Cruiser Prado
Smaller, more road-friendly sibling of the Land Cruiser. It keeps strong off-road ability and is popular as a family SUV in many countries.
Land Rover
British maker of four-wheel-drive vehicles, started with the original Series I. Today it builds the Defender, Discovery and Range Rover lines.
Land Rover Defender
Boxy utility icon used by farmers, explorers and armies. The name was formalized in 1990, and a modern Defender returned in 2020.
Land Rover Discovery
Family-friendly seven-seat SUV from Land Rover, built to bring Range Rover-style off-road capability to a lower price.
Land Rover Freelander
Land Rover’s small SUV, with a car-like monocoque body. It became Europe’s best-selling four-wheel-drive vehicle in its class.
Land Rover Series
The original Land Rover, built in Series I, II and III forms. It was designed as a farm vehicle and inspired the later Defender.
Lanos
Small Korean family car sold across Europe and Asia. Production continued in Ukraine and Poland for years under other names.
Laser
Ford’s compact car for Asia and the Pacific, based on the Mazda 323 platform. It was a staple in Australia and New Zealand.
LaSalle
Cadillac’s more affordable companion brand and one of the first cars styled by Harley Earl. It helped establish car design as a profession.
Laurel
Nissan’s mid-size sedan for the Japanese market, sold across eight generations. Its C32 and C33 versions were popular with drifters.
Leaf
One of the first mass-market electric cars, which sold more than 700,000 units worldwide. The latest generation is a crossover.
LeBaron
Chrysler’s mid-size sedan, coupe and convertible line. The LeBaron convertible was a common 1980s sight, often with wood-grain paneling.
Legacy
Subaru’s mid-size sedan and wagon with standard all-wheel drive and a boxer engine. It was known for safety and all-weather traction.
Legend
Honda’s flagship luxury sedan, sold in some markets as the Acura Legend. Later models used advanced all-wheel-drive and hybrid systems.
LeSabre
Buick’s comfortable, affordable full-size sedan. It was a favorite among older drivers and often topped reliability rankings in its final years.
Le Mans
Pontiac’s mid-size car line that started as a trim level of the Tempest. The sporty GTO was based on the Le Mans platform.
Leon
SEAT’s compact hatchback, sold in Europe since 1999. It shares its platform with the Volkswagen Golf and is known for sporty styling.
Levorg
Subaru’s sporty all-wheel-drive wagon, built mainly for Japan. It uses a turbocharged boxer engine and advanced driver assistance.
Lexus
Toyota’s luxury brand, launched in 1989 with the LS 400. Known for quiet, reliable and well-built cars and SUVs.
Lexus LBX
Lexus’s smallest crossover, aimed at younger buyers and offered with a hybrid drivetrain. It brings luxury touches to a compact size.
Lexus LC
Lexus grand touring coupe with striking styling. It is offered with a V8 or a hybrid V6, plus a convertible version.
Lexus LFA
Limited-production V10 supercar with a carbon-fiber body, famous for its high-revving engine sound. Only 500 were made.
Lexus LS
Lexus’s flagship sedan, which started the brand with the LS 400. It won over buyers with its quiet cabin and refined ride.
Lexus LX
Lexus’s large luxury SUV based on the Toyota Land Cruiser. It combines off-road ability with a plush interior.
Lincoln
Ford’s American luxury brand, known for large sedans such as the Continental and Town Car, and for popular luxury SUVs today.
Lincoln Aviator
Mid-size luxury SUV. The name returned in 2019 with a plug-in hybrid option.
Lincoln Continental
Lincoln’s long-running flagship sedan, once favored by US presidents. Its 1960s suicide-door model is a design icon.
Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln’s compact luxury SUV, which replaced the MKC. It offers a quiet cabin and a plug-in hybrid version.
Lincoln MKZ
Lincoln’s mid-size sedan, formerly sold as the Zephyr. It was offered with a hybrid drivetrain and was Lincoln’s last mid-size car.
Lincoln Navigator
Large luxury SUV and Lincoln’s answer to the Cadillac Escalade. Known for its roomy interior and soft ride.
Lincoln Nautilus
Mid-size luxury SUV that replaced the MKX. The latest generation has a big touchscreen and hybrid power.
Lincoln Town Car
Large, body-on-frame luxury sedan and favorite of limousine and livery fleets. Known for its plush ride.
Logan
Romanian budget sedan designed to be cheap to buy and repair. It sold in huge numbers across Europe, Africa and Latin America.
Lodgy
Low-cost seven-seat people carrier from Dacia, offering large interior space at a bargain price.
Lotus
British sports car maker founded by Colin Chapman and known for light weight, sharp handling and Formula 1 success.
Lotus Carlton
Opel Omega-based sedan tuned by Lotus, with a 377-horsepower twin-turbo engine. It was one of the fastest sedans of its time.
Lotus Cortina
Ford Cortina tuned by Lotus with a twin-cam engine. It was a successful touring car racer and a classic British sports sedan.
Lotus Eletre
Lotus’s first electric SUV, with active aerodynamics and more than 600 horsepower. It marks the brand’s move into electric vehicles.
Lotus Elan
Light, nimble roadster with a fiberglass body and a famous twin-cam engine. It inspired the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Lotus Elise
Light, mid-engined sports car with a bonded aluminum chassis. It became one of the best-handling cars of its era.
Lotus Emira
Lotus’s last petrol-powered sports car, with V6 or four-cylinder engines. It is designed to be more usable every day than previous Lotus cars.
Lotus Esprit
Wedge-shaped Lotus supercar designed by Giugiaro and featured in James Bond films. It was built for nearly 30 years.
Lotus Europa
Small mid-engined coupe with a fiberglass body. It was one of the first low-cost mid-engined road cars.
Lotus Evija
All-electric hypercar with around 2,000 horsepower, limited to 130 units.
Lotus Evora
Lotus’s 2+2 sports coupe with a Toyota V6 engine. It was more practical and comfortable than other Lotus models.
Lotus Exige
Harder-edged, track-focused cousin of the Elise. The Exige was faster and more extreme.
LTD
Ford’s upscale full-size car line, with sedans and station wagons. The LTD name later spread to smaller models.
Lucerne
Buick’s flagship sedan that replaced the LeSabre and Park Avenue. It offered a V6 or Northstar V8.
Lucid
American electric car company known for the long-range Air sedan and Gravity SUV.
Lucid Air
Electric sedan that set records for driving range, with over 500 miles on a charge in some versions. It also offers over 1,000 horsepower.
Lucid Gravity
Three-row electric SUV from Lucid with fast charging and long range. It follows the Air sedan.
Lumina
Chevrolet’s mid-size sedan and coupe and a common choice for NASCAR. A minivan called the Lumina APV was also sold.
Lupo
Small Volkswagen city car. The Lupo 3L was one of the first mass-produced cars to use 3 liters of fuel per 100 km.
LUV
Chevrolet’s small pickup built by Isuzu. LUV stands for Light Utility Vehicle.
Lybra
Lancia’s mid-size sedan and wagon, replacing the Dedra. Known for its comfort and elegant interior.
Lykan HyperSport
Hypercar from Lebanon-founded W Motors with diamond-encrusted headlights. Only seven were built, and it appeared in Furious 7.
Lynk & Co 01
Compact SUV from a Geely-owned brand that offers subscription ownership. It has a plug-in hybrid option.
Lister Storm
British V12 supercar, built by Lister Cars. It raced at Le Mans and in GT championships.
Liana
Suzuki’s compact hatchback and sedan sold in Europe, Asia and Australia. It was known as a practical, affordable family car.
Le Car
US name for the Renault 5. This small hatchback was marketed through American Motors dealers.
Lavida
Compact sedan sold in China by Volkswagen’s local joint ventures. It became one of China’s best-selling cars.
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