When you build some of the most exotic, aurally devastating, and expensive V12 hypercars on the planet, people naturally assume your daily commute looks like a scene from The Fast and the Furious. For Horacio Pagani, the mastermind behind the legendary Zonda and the Utopia, the reality is much more practical—and slightly boxy.In a recent interview with former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins, Pagani revealed that his go-to vehicle for running errands isn't a low-slung, carbon-fiber weapon. Instead, the man who builds $3.8 million track toys daily drives a Japanese minivan.Pagani's Rolling "Fridge"During a track day event for the absolutely massive Pagani Huayra R Evo, Collins took a moment to ask the automotive legend what he uses as his actual daily driver.AdvertisementAdvertisementPagani's answer was refreshingly honest and hilarious. "So the everyday machine is a Toyota Alphard," Pagani admitted, laughing at the boxy design of his own vehicle. "This fridge that goes around, that I love her".While calling it a "fridge" is a brilliant self-own, the choice actually makes complete sense for a hypercar CEO. For American readers who might not be familiar with the JDM market, the Toyota Alphard isn't your average soccer-practice minivan. In overseas markets, the Alphard is the ultimate VIP transport. It is essentially a private jet for the road, featuring fully reclining leather captain's chairs, massive legroom, and an incredibly soft, isolated ride.When your day job involves agonizing over the aerodynamic downforce of a screaming 900-horsepower track monster, the absolute last thing you want on your commute home is heavy steering and a stiff suspension. The Alphard provides total sensory deprivation and relaxation, a stark contrast to the machines Pagani works with all day.Breaking Purist HeartsPagani didn't just shock fans with his daily driver; he also weighed in on another everyday automotive debate: the ultimate hot hatch.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhen Collins asked what his favorite hot hatch would be, Pagani quickly selected a Mercedes-Benz over the Lancia Delta Integrale. The choice immediately broke Collins' heart, as the British driver is a massive fan of the legendary Italian rally chassis.However, Pagani was quick to defend his choice, explaining that his preference stems directly from his childhood in South America rather than technical specs."There is a great passion, the car is extraordinary… but it's a car that when I was in Argentina, that is, until I was 27, I didn't know that car, because it doesn't appear in Argentina," Pagani explained."Instead, the Mercedes there were in Argentina," Pagani continued. "And so I discovered [the Lancia] when I arrived in Italy, but I already had a passion for the Mercedes".AdvertisementAdvertisementAt the end of the day, even the world's most elite automotive engineers are driven by practicality and childhood nostalgia. Sometimes, you don't need a carbon-fiber tub and active aerodynamics—you just need a reliable Mercedes hatchback and a comfortable, rolling Toyota "fridge."