-With few exceptions, we tend to focus on new cars here at Car and Driver, mostly OEM automobiles. We also tend to stay away from anything that seems overtly promotional. But we’re happily making an exception for this very-not-stock, very-overtly promotional new Tonka Toyota 4Runner. Because, well, we love Tonka (who doesn’t?) and its new 4Runner is pretty damn great. Even better, they let us drive it! – In person
-With few exceptions, we tend to focus on new cars here at Car and Driver, mostly OEM automobiles. We also tend to stay away from anything that seems overtly promotional. But we’re happily making an exception for this very-not-stock, very-overtly promotional new Tonka Toyota 4Runner. Because, well, we love Tonka (who doesn’t?) and its new 4Runner is pretty damn great. Even better, they let us drive it! – In person
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