# Wilderness Animal-Inspired Cars The Mazda 'Grizzly' Concept Vehicle Car Sports an Electric Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-vehicle-car References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/05/12/a-grrr-worthy-concept/) Looking like a bear standing proudly on all fours, the Mazda 'Grizzly' concept vehicle car features a body design that enables it to bend and curve as needed to make it a truly exceptional design for the road. The Mazda 'Grizzly' is the design work of Wojciech Jurkowski and draws inspiration from another creature of the wild in the design: the lizard. The shifting and curving design of the Mazda 'Grizzly' draws inspiration from how a lizard walks in order to merge the powerful stature with a sleeker way to glide through traffic. The Mazda 'Grizzly' concept vehicle car offers [exceptional handling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-gravity-x-concept) thanks to the bending design of the car and also provides better steering capabilities for avoiding obstacles, parking and cornering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Wilderness-inspired Car Designs:** There is room for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by incorporating nature and wildlife into vehicle designs. - **Flexible Car Bodies:** Incorporating flexible car bodies in vehicle designs may offer exceptional maneuverability and improved handling capabilities on the road. - **Animal-inspired Vehicle Features:** Draw inspiration from animal movement and behavior to create innovative vehicle features that offer enhanced performance and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry could take cues from nature to create unique car designs and features that offer better handling and maneuverability. - **Wildlife Conservation:** The wildlife conservation industry could partner with automotive companies to raise awareness and funds through vehicle designs that draw inspiration from endangered or threatened species. - **Design and Innovation:** Incorporating nature and animal movement into vehicle design presents an opportunity for the design and innovation industry to create disruptive and unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Muscular Gilded SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-aurochs.md) - [Rugged High-Tech SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cx50.md) - [Athletically Sleek SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-mazda-cx70.md) - [Off-Road Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mazda-cx50.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick.md) - [Compact Off-Road EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-grande-panda-4x4-concept.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md)