Retro Futurism Vehicle Designs

The Citroen X Concept is Modern While Paying Homage to the Past

The Citroen X concept has been designed by Jordan Gendler as a vehicle that balances a sense of retro futurism with modern elements for a final design that is seemingly ready for the roads of tomorrow.

The vehicle boasts an aerodynamic design that incorporates characteristics of the Tesla Cybertruck and has a sculpted front section that moves into a graceful trunk area. The car thus looks like something both out of the future as well a sports car from the 80s with its heavier aesthetic.

The Citroen X concept takes a number of vehicle designs into account by Gendler to be achieved, which includes the SM to the GS as well as to the Xantia for a car that truly pays homage to the history of the brand.

Retro-futurism Vehicle Design
The fusion of retro and futuristic elements in car design creating a new genre of vehicles
Aerodynamic Design
Car designs that optimize the car's speed by reducing air resistance, thus minimizing fuel consumption
Homage Design Concept
Creating designs that incorporate elements of classic cars to appeal to vintage car enthusiasts

Who This Affects Most

Automotive Industry
Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing vehicles that combine retro and futuristic elements for a new consumer audience
Design Industry
Opportunities to explore the concept of retro-futurism and apply it to various products and services
Transportation Industry
Exploring aerodynamic car designs that use less fuel and emit less harmful pollutants for a more sustainable future
SCORE
4.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 66%
Activity 45%
Freshness 10%

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