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Many are surprised to learn that Christian von Koenigsegg, the Swedish hypercar magnate, commutes to work each day in a modest little Toyota hatchback. Worth millions and responsible for some of the most extraordinary vehicles on the planet, he opts for something refreshingly ordinary for everyday use.
The choice reveals a practical side to a man synonymous with automotive excess. For all the megacars bearing his name, von Koenigsegg’s preference for a sensible runabout suggests that even the creators of the world’s fastest machines appreciate the simple reliability of an everyday car.
