# Bug-Shaped Microcars Tiny Toyota Scion iQ Has Big-Wheel Appeal By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-04-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-bomber-tiny-car-with-big-wheels-from-scion References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/new-york-scion-iq-concept/1480082/) The New York Auto Show seems to have few surprises this year, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t see some cool cars unveiled. The [Scion iQ concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) is one of those. The suspicion is that the Scion iQ would launch in the U.S. to compete with the [Smart ForTwo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5). Although this hasn’t happened yet, some body mods were made to appeal to the U.S. market, like giant 18-inch wheels! The [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-mini-bronco) Scion iQ still has 3+1 seating, in which the front passenger seat can slide forward to allow another passenger to fit in the back. Behind the seat, however, you need to be very tiny. A rear window airbag is a breakthrough engineering element to protect passengers in the back. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bug-shaped Microcars:** The trend of designing tiny, bug-shaped microcars may disrupt the market and appeal to those who want compact and eco-friendly vehicles. - **18-inch Wheels:** The trend of equipping small cars with giant 18-inch wheels may disrupt the market and provide new customization options for funky car enthusiasts. - **Rear Window Airbags:** The trend of installing rear window airbags in small-sized vehicles may disrupt the market and offer innovative safety features to passengers in the back of the car. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from the trend of designing bug-shaped microcars by catering to consumers who prioritize compactness, fuel efficiency, and affordability. - **Custom Auto Shops:** Custom auto shops can take advantage of the trend of equipping microcars with giant 18-inch wheels by providing unique customization services to car enthusiasts. - **Automotive Safety:** The safety industry can benefit from the trend of installing rear window airbags in small-sized vehicles by introducing innovative solutions to enhance passenger safety in cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [City-Friendly Crossover Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-aygo-x.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Electric City-Friendly Microcars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mini.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [All-Electric Tiny Crossover Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-aceman.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz.md)