# Extendable Luxury Autos The BMW Venture Seamlessly Goes from City Car to Rat Rod By Michael Hines | Published 2012-06-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-venture References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/bmw-venture-concept-car-by-chris-hammersley/) Designer Chris Hammersley is taking sport mode to new heights with his [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop) Venture concept. Most newer cars come equipped with sport mode, a mode than increases a vehicle's performance to make it more fun to drive. The Venture takes this idea a step further, making sport mode something that transforms the car entirely. The car comes in two modes: urban and recreation. When in urban mode, the Venture is small and compact. When put into recreation mode, the wheels extend outward, turning the car into a [rat rod of sorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle). The BMW Venture is a unique look into the future of automotive performance add-ons. Sport mode is currently contained to a car's engine, but it could very well make its way to the body and suspension in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Adaptive Automotive Modes:** The BMW Venture showcases a new trend of cars that can transform between different modes for varying functionalities. - **Expandable Vehicle Designs:** Exemplified by the BMW Venture, this trend highlights the potential for cars to have adjustable sizes and configurations. - **Integrated Performance Enhancements:** The Venture's recreation mode indicates a trend towards integrating performance enhancements into the body and suspension of vehicles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automakers in this industry can explore the possibilities of designing and producing cars that can seamlessly switch between different modes. - **Automotive Design:** Designers in this industry have an opportunity to create expandable vehicle concepts that offer versatility and cater to different consumer needs. - **Automotive Aftermarket:** The development of innovative performance add-ons, like the adaptive features in the BMW Venture, presents disruptive opportunities within this industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Grand Touring Automotive Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop.md) - [Artistic Vehicle Driving Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-digital-art-mode.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Futuristic Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-xm.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-allo.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Emoting-Grille Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-vision-dee.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md)