# Autonomous Outdoor Enthusiast Vehicles The BMW xBase Equipment Vehicle Has Space for Four and Gear By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equipment-vehicle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/11/18/a-car-for-the-adrenaline-junkie/) The [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-xm) xBase is an equipment vehicle that will enable [outdoor and adventure enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-equator) to sit comfortably inside and keep all their gear packed with them. Designed with space for four passengers, the BMW xBase features an autonomous drive design and is comfortably appointed to be a great vehicle for escorting passengers to and from a variety of different locations. Gear can be packed into various portions of the vehicle, while items such as bicycles can be easily stored on the side of the equipment vehicle's design. A singular door allows access into the cabin to increase space allowance and overall comfort. The BMW xBase is the design work of Clara Fessler, Benjamin Loinger, Luis Meixner and Jean-Marc Wilkens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Outdoor Equipment Vehicles:** Opportunity to develop autonomous equipment vehicles that accommodate outdoor enthusiasts and their gear. - **Multi-purpose Autonomous Transportation Design:** Opportunity to design multi-purpose transportation vehicles that not only accommodate passengers but also their gear and equipment needs. - **Autonomous Adventure Transportation:** Opportunity to develop autonomous transportation specifically designed for adventure and outdoor enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities to design autonomous vehicles that cater to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts. - **Sports and Recreation Industry:** The sports and recreation industry can benefit from exploring the use of autonomous transportation as a means to enable and enhance adventure experiences. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can explore opportunities to incorporate autonomous transportation as a part of adventure experiences offered to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-van-life-autonomous-vehicle.md) - [Compact Off-Roading Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microlino-ev.md) - [Inclusive All-Terrain EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoquad-v2.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [AI Tent-Pitching Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-aiclimber.md) - [Compact Fully-Functioning Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busbox.md) - [Sporty Storage-Packed Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leisure-travel-vans-unity-tbx-series.md) - [Off-Road Campsite Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-adventure-mobility-platform.md)