# Crabby Concept Coupes The Citroen Ccrab Looks like a Car and Moves like a Crustacean By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-ccrab References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/10/26/rush-hour-smush-hour/) & [juhapekkarautio.blogspot](http://juhapekkarautio.blogspot.com/) The [Citroen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under) CCrab is the concept car for everyone who has ever tried and failed to squeeze their car into a tight parallel parking spot. This car was designed by Juha-Pekka Rautio and was inspired by, you guessed it, a crab. Where this car differs from other [crab concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espacio-18-arquitectura) (there are a lot more than you think) is that each of its wheels can move independently. Having wheels that could move independently would make even the tightest of parking spots a joke as one would only have to turn all of their wheels straight into the curb and slide on in. The Citroen CCrab has been designed to [seat three](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) -- two comfortably -- and looks to be right-side drive. You can check out is crabby concept car in all of its glory here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 64% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Independent Wheel Movement:** The trend of independent wheel movement in cars presents an opportunity for innovation in the automotive industry. - **Crustacean-inspired Design:** The trend of crustacean-inspired design in cars provides an opportunity for innovation in the automotive industry. - **Compact Car Design:** The trend of designing compact cars opens up innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from trends like independent wheel movement, crustacean-inspired design, and compact car design to create innovative products. - **Interior Design:** As cars become more compact, there is an opportunity for innovation in interior design to optimize the use of limited space. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Crustacean-inspired cars could create new opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry, for example as unique and eye-catching beach patrol vehicles or shuttle services for seaside resorts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Electric License-Free City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-2-deuche-concept.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Angular Otherworldly Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-crater-concept.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [360-Degree Maneuverable Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-twoseater-pod.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md)