# Film-Inspired Concept Cars The Chevrolet Tron: Legacy Cruze Lights Up Blue Like in the Gamer Movie By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-tron-legacy-cruze References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/2/11541434/chevroley-cruze-tron-disney-beijing-auto-show) & [media.gm](http://media.gm.com/media/cn/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/cn/en/2016/April/0425_Chevrolet-Cruze-Show-Car.html) Those who lay eyes on this vehicle will know immediately what inspired it before even knowing its name -- the [Chevrolet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) Tron: Legacy Cruze. That is, if they are fans of futuristic films both from the and the present. Although not as sci-fi as the car featured in the latest iteration of classic, the use of blue lights along its exterior does lend it a unique look. The Chevrolet Tron: Legacy Cruze show car may seem a little late considering that the movie hit theatres half a decade ago. Nevertheless, it was designed in collaboration with [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-5-disney100-platinum-concept), which is on the cusp of opening [Shanghai Disneyland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-cloak). The company's first theme park in mainlaind China, it will feature a highly anticipated Tron ride -- hence this creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Film-inspired Concept Cars:** Opportunity for automakers to create concept cars inspired by popular films, enhancing the futuristic and unique look of their vehicles. - **Collaboration Between Automakers and Entertainment Industry:** Potential for automakers to collaborate with entertainment companies to create show cars and themed rides, creating immersive experiences for fans. - **Integration of Lighting Technology in Car Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for automakers to integrate advanced lighting technology in their car designs, creating visually striking and unique vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for automakers to attract consumers and create buzz by designing concept cars inspired by popular films, showcasing their creativity and pushing the boundaries of car design. - **Entertainment Industry:** Potential for the entertainment industry to collaborate with automakers to create show cars and themed rides, expanding their brand reach and offering unique experiences to fans. - **Lighting Technology Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for lighting technology companies to partner with automakers and provide advanced lighting solutions for integrating into car designs, enhancing the visual appeal and creating distinctive vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-ev.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [Cartoon-Branded Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-5-disney100-platinum-concept.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interoid-ev.md) - [Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two8esl.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-cyberpunk-concept.md)