# Futuristic All-Terrain Vehicles The Acura 'NEX' is Ready for the Future Landscape of the Planet By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-nex References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/02/08/an-acura-te-look-into-the-future/) The landscape of our planet is adjusting and shifting, which is creating the need for vehicle designs like the Acura 'NEX' to provide enhanced capabilities when traversing from location to location. Designed by David Pichla and Jessica Suh, the vehicle is an [all-terrain vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept) that is suitable for use in all weather conditions and features an inherently [futuristic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-rav4-dark-side-performance-concept) that will provide enhanced safety when it's needed most. The conceptual Acura 'NEX' vehicle has an edgy aesthetic that is quite high off the ground, a lighter feel in comparison to many existing SUVs and boasts inherently [rugged wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-land-rover-defender) that will tackle anything from sand to snow with ease. The vehicle imagines the future of personal transportation in a way that focuses on passenger comfort. Image Credit: Yanko Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Enhanced All-terrain Capability:** The Acura 'NEX' showcases a future trend of vehicles designed to traverse various landscapes with ease, from sand to snow. - **Futuristic Vehicle Design:** The Acura 'NEX' represents a trend in vehicle aesthetics that embraces an edgy and futuristic look. - **Focus on Passenger Comfort:** The Acura 'NEX' highlights the trend of prioritizing passenger comfort and enhancing the overall transportation experience. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can disruptively innovate by developing all-terrain vehicles with enhanced capabilities, addressing the changing landscape needs. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry has an opportunity to innovate by incorporating futuristic vehicle designs that offer both functionality and style. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can tap into the market of all-terrain vehicles by designing vehicles that provide comfort and safety in any weather condition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-adventure.md) - [Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-performance-ev-concept.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [New Energy Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rov.md) - [Sophisticated Adventure Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-equator.md) - [Electric Off-Road Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity.md)