# Seductive Concept Sports Cars The Mazda Shinshi is Designed from the Driver Seat Outward By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-sports-cars References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/03/29/be-one-with-the-machine/) Many vehicles are likely designed by creating an exterior silhouette that is then pieced together as needed, but the Mazda Shinshi looks to change things up when it comes to concept sports cars. The Mazda Shinshi puts a focus on the driver by being an extension of their body in order to make the driving experience feel more organic and natural when on the road. The Mazda Shinshi places the driver and the passenger in the middle of the vehicle in order to ensure optimal weight distribution, better feedback and panoramic vision. This ensures the best experience possible and changes things up when it comes to concept sports cars. The Mazda Shinshi is the design work of Miguel Angel Bahri and is designed with an [eco-friendly electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Driver-centric Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating concept sports cars that prioritize the needs and comfort of the driver. - **Optimal Weight Distribution:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by designing vehicles that distribute weight evenly for improved performance and handling. - **Panoramic Vision:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by incorporating panoramic vision features to enhance the driving experience and safety. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by developing concept sports cars with driver-centric designs and advanced technologies. - **Electric Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electric vehicle industry by integrating eco-friendly electric motors into concept sports cars. - **Design Engineering:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design engineering industry by rethinking vehicle designs to prioritize optimal weight distribution and panoramic vision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Sculpted Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-electrified-sport.md) - [All-Chassis Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-evanora-concept.md) - [Sporty EV Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rz-sport-concept.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Single-Seater Track Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-11.md) - [Bullet Train-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitsubishi-shinkansen.md)