# German Luxury Kids Vehicles The Audi Mini Runner is Perfect for Baby Gearheads By Michael Hines | Published 2013-10-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-mini-runner References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mini-runner-audi-convertible/29346/) & [merchandise.audi](https://merchandise.audi.co.uk/?page=shop&pid=9803) Your kid may not be old enough to cruise around in an [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-electric-mountain-bike) [R8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cada-audi-r8), but he can probably hold his own with the Audi Mini Runner. This scooter isn't powered by any motor but it is a convertible, in a certain sense. The scooter can go from a seated position to a standing one and features a handbrake for safety purposes. The Audi Mini Runner is made out of aluminum in a process known as "hydroforming," so you can rest assured that this just isn't a normal aluminum scooter with Audi branding. The scooter isn't exactly as expensive as an R8 or TT Turbo, but it will set you back $450. You can't cut corners when it comes to starting kids down the path of brand loyalty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Kids' Vehicles:** Luxury brands are beginning to manufacture high-end transportation options for children. - **Convertible Scooters:** Scooters that can be converted from seated to standing position are becoming a popular trend in children's transportation. - **Hydroformed Aluminum Construction:** The hydroforming process is being used to construct high-quality, durable children's vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Transportation:** There is a growing market for luxury children's transportation as parents seek high-quality options for their kids. - **Luxury Goods Manufacturing:** Luxury brands are expanding into the children's market by producing high-end products such as the Audi Mini Runner. - **Hydroforming Manufacturing:** The hydroforming process is being utilized in the manufacturing of high-quality children's vehicles and can potentially disrupt the traditional manufacturing process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Off-Road Kids Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-unimog-kids-car.md) - [Luxury Vehicle Infant Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amg-gt-stroller.md) - [Child-Centric Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cars.md) - [Opulent Automotive Brand Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-mulliner-sixinone.md) - [Italian Automobile Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automobili-lamborghini-x-silver-cross-reef-al-arancio.md) - [Toddler-Specific Motorized Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/permobil-explorer-mini.md) - [Luxury Supercar Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-al-arancio.md) - [Elevated Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-electric-mountain-bike.md) - [All-Electric Child ATVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cyberquad-for-kids.md)