# Retro Futurism Vehicle Designs The Citroen X Concept is Modern While Paying Homage to the Past By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-06-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-x-concept References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/citroen-x-concept-car-by-jordan-gendler/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/Jgendler) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **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 ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-cyberpunk-concept.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Retro Off-Road Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-concept.md) - [80s-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorean-e.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two8esl.md) - [Rugged Low-Poly Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-pickup-concept.md) - [Sleek Reimagined Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-99x.md) - [Retro Electric Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar.md)