10 Cars So Weird They're Wonderful

4. Toyota Mega Cruiser

Price range: $20–$40,000*
Made between 1995 and 2002
When the Toyota Mega Cruiser was introduced in 1995, it stood out conspicuously among civilian cars thanks to its sturdy military-style design. It was impressive in its sheer size, and its novelty was further enhanced by the fact that it was the biggest 4WD Toyota had ever made. A 4.1-liter turbodiesel engine hidden beneath its tough exterior showed that the Mega Cruiser was more than just a pretty car. This massive vehicle, in spite of its size, provided an unexpected degree of maneuverability because of technologies like four-wheel steering.

Toyota Mega Cruiser ©Wikimedia/Hunini
The Toyota Mega Cruiser was a sight to behold on the road, but it was not a big hit with the average consumer. The expensive price tag and the car's massive size, which made it unsuitable for daily urban use, were among the reasons.

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