# Miniaturized Pickup Trucks The Daihatsu Basket is a Retro Redneck's Dream By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daihatsu-basket References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2009/10/21/daihatsu-basket/) & [daihatsu](http://www.daihatsu.com) Concept cars are so technologically advanced these days. Fuel cells and stream lined, aerodynamics, and more have all help advance our vehicles. Here to keep us real is the [Daihatsu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellhouse-leisure) Basket—the greatest [retro throwback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-4runner-trd-surf-concept) that ever was. This spartan ride keeps it simple with a [cloth interior and minimalist touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-hipster). The boxy exterior will certainly make it an eye-catcher, as will be the three cynlinder, petrol-run engine that hides under its hood. Check out the super cute Daihatsu Basket. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Vehicles:** The trend of designing vehicles that pay homage to classic designs and styles offers opportunities for companies to tap into nostalgia and create unique products. - **Minimalist Design:** Companies that embrace minimalism in their product designs can offer customers a unique and refreshing alternative to more complex and high-tech products on the market. - **Small-scale Vehicles:** There is an increasing trend towards designing and producing small-scale cars and trucks that are ideal for city living, offering opportunities for companies to tap into this market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend for retro-inspired vehicles, minimalist design, and small-scale vehicles to offer unique and innovative products to a broad range of customers. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The trend towards more minimalist design can also be seen in the consumer electronics industry, offering opportunities for companies to create simple, elegant, and user-friendly products. - **Urban Transportation Industry:** The trend towards small-scale vehicles presents opportunities for companies in the urban transportation industry to design and produce vehicles that are ideal for city living and offer a more sustainable and affordable alternative to traditional vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Muscular Pickup Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-yuga-pickup-truck-concept.md) - [Mini Off-Road Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pickup-truck.md) - [Micro Camper Concept Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayoibakok.md) - [Rugged Low-Poly Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-pickup-concept.md) - [Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxy-vehicle.md) - [Miniaturized Americana SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-mini-bronco.md) - [Panda-Inspired Retro Car Conepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapanda.md) - [Diminutive Camper Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-vehicle.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md)