# Family-Friendly Electric Minivans The conceptual 'Brubaker Box' Has a Spacious Interior Cabin By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brubaker-box References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/04/14/what-happens-when-a-tesla-cybertruck-and-a-minivan-have-a-love-child/) & [samirsadikhov](https://samirsadikhov.com/) The conceptual 'Brubaker Box' minivan vehicle has been designed by Samir Sadikhov as a near-future vision of what a [family transportation solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrysler-pacifica-grizzly-peak-concept) could look like to keep everyone comfortable on long drives. The vehicle features a geometric finish on the outside that's accented by pops of natural materials including a wooden bumper on the front and rear. The car has two seats upfront for parents, while the rear section has ample space for kids to stretch out along with must-have features like a [TV to keep them entertained](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-v). The interior could also function well as a spot for families to hang out when traveling to accommodate groups on [long-haul trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2025-grand-california). The conceptual 'Brubaker Box' minivan vehicle is finished with dual-sunroofs to maximize the amount of light that permeates into the car. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Family-friendly Electric Minivans:** The trend of designing family-friendly electric minivans with spacious interiors and entertainment features presents an opportunity for disruption in the automotive industry. - **Geometric Designs with Natural Accents:** The trend of incorporating geometric designs with natural accents in vehicle design presents an opportunity for disruption in the automotive industry. - **Dual-sunroof Vehicles:** The trend of incorporating dual-sunroofs in vehicle design presents an opportunity for disruption in the automotive industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can disrupt traditional ideas of family transportation by incorporating family-friendly features such as spacious interiors, entertainment features, and natural accents. - **Furniture Industry:** Furniture designers can collaborate with the automotive industry to create innovative seating and lounge options for spacious interior cabins in family-friendly vehicles. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of incorporating entertainment features such as TVs in family-friendly vehicles by creating new content specifically tailored for this audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxy-vehicle.md) - [Luxury Electric Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v.md) - [Reimagined EV Van Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmc-safari-electric.md) - [Weekend Excursion City Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbox-urban-mobility.md) - [Child-Centric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childcentric-compact-luxury-suv.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-electro-2.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-van-life-autonomous-vehicle.md) - [Electric City-Friendly Microcars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mini.md)