# Futuristic Lightweight Convertibles The Audi Urban Concept Spyder Features Fixed Seating By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urban-concept-spyder References: [caranddriver](http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/11q3/audi_urban_concept_spyder-auto_shows) & [caradvice.au](http://www.caradvice.com.au/133195/audi-urban-concept-spyder-to-be-unveiled-at-frankfurt-motor-show/) Although [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster) already let it slip that they will be revealing a futuristic [electric city car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept) simply dubbed the Urban Concept, it has now hit the Internet that accompanying this eco-friendly minicar with the Audi Urban Concept Spyder. This [convertible version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider) offers a sportier look without compromising the specific technology used in the original design that made it stand out from other similar vehicles. A lightweight design, the Audi Urban Concept Spyder a carbon fiber framework, which holds lithium-ion batteries that power an electric motor at each axle. Interestingly, the interior of this car allow more shoulder room than normal, thanks to its fixed and molded seating. That means that it is the pedals and steering wheel that come to the driver and not the other way around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Electric City Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and eco-friendly electric city cars with a sporty convertible design. - **Carbon Fiber Framework:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of carbon fiber frameworks in vehicle design to create lightweight and energy-efficient cars. - **Fixed and Molded Seating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design cars with fixed and molded seating to optimize interior space and improve comfort. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate carbon fiber frameworks and fixed seating designs into automotive manufacturing processes to create advanced and comfortable electric vehicles. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop futuristic electric city cars with convertible designs and efficient carbon fiber frameworks for the electric vehicle market. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative seating designs to optimize interior space and enhance comfort in various industries, including automotive and furniture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Electric Performance Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Lifestyle Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activesphere.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance.md) - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md)