Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 460,503 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,240 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,097 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,210 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 460,503 cutting edge ideas.

Luxury Aluminum SUVs

The 2013 Range Rover is Lightweight and Classy

— August 15, 2012 — Autos
Land Rover did the world a favor when it pulled the covers off of its 2013 Range Rover. The redesigned Range Rover has more than just a new look; it's made with new materials designed to make it lighter, more agile and more comfortable.

The 2013 Range Rover sports an all-aluminum unibody frame that is 39 percent lighter than the steely 2012 model. The total weight savings will vary by country, but the U.S. Range Rover is expected to shave off 700 pounds. The new body is complemented by a four-corner air suspension system that lets you corner like a pro. Acoustic lamination on the rear windows keeps outside noise outside where it belongs. In the rear, legroom has been increased by 4.7 inches. Engine wise, American consumers will be able to choose from a range of V8s. The 2013 Range Rover goes on sale in America December 2012.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Luxury Suvs - The use of new materials and innovative designs allows luxury SUVs to be lighter and more agile while still maintaining a classy and comfortable look.
2. Aluminum Unibody Frames - The adoption of all-aluminum unibody frames in SUV manufacturing reduces weight and improves overall fuel efficiency, leading to potential disruptive innovation in the automotive industry.
3. Advanced Suspension Systems - The integration of advanced four-corner air suspension systems in luxury SUVs enhances stability and cornering capabilities, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in automotive engineering and design.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Automotive - The luxury automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of lightweight SUVs with aluminum frames by incorporating new materials and design concepts into their vehicle lineup.
2. Automotive Manufacturing - Automotive manufacturers can explore the use of all-aluminum unibody frames and advanced suspension systems to create lighter, more efficient, and technologically advanced SUVs, leading to disruptive innovations in the industry.
3. Automotive Engineering - Automotive engineers can leverage the trend of lightweight luxury SUVs by developing new suspension systems and materials to improve ride comfort, handling, and overall performance, creating disruptive innovations in the field.
6.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness