Tonka

A “Tonka” is a large sporty SUV with an obvious road presence. Tonkas can vary from vehicle brand and class, but usually Tonkas are made in reference to higher end luxury SUVs that can sometimes have sloped rooflines to accentuate their performance and aesthetic.

Examples of a Tonka: GLE 63 AMG Coupe (driven by YEAT and is the main example), Lamborghini Urus, Audi RSQ8, BMW X6M, etc. Although these are what we mainly think about in reference to a Tonka, people may reference any big body vehicle with road presence as a Tonka. Higher end Audis, Beamers, Benzs, Lexuses, Cadillacs, etc can all be “Tonka-esc” because of their presence. Bright headlights, big grills, sporty lines, large tires accompanied by beautiful rims.

Johnny: Broooo, look over at the left lane, there’s a Tonka hauling ass.

Patrick: Is that a Mercedes SUV?

Johnny: Not just any SUV. That’s a new GLE 63 AMG Coupe, that’s a big boy Tonka.

Patrick: Damn that thing is gorgeous.