# Chinese Microcars Cute ‘Geely IG Fantastic' Three-Seater Plunks Driver in the Middle By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-04-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-smart-with-microcars-cute-geely-ig-fantastic-one-door-three-seats References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/photos/shanghai-2009-geely-ig-fantastic-concept/1505771/) The 2009 Shanghai Auto show is proving that Chinese car designers have their finger on the pulse of what car buyers want. Look at this cute [Geely](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-shanghai-2025) IG Fantastic. It’s [tiny but smartly designed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-microcar). It’s a [three-seater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme) with driver seating in the front center! Two passengers sit in the second row, but everybody enters through the same door. I love the roundness and total cuteness. With the right finish, it could be my new plushie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Microcars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable electric microcars with smart design and unique seating arrangements. - **Shared Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create microcar sharing platforms that cater to the needs of urban dwellers and help reduce congestion. - **Customizable Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer microcars with modular interiors that can be easily customized to suit individual preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce Chinese microcars into international markets and challenge traditional automakers. - **Urban Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with urban planning authorities to integrate Chinese microcars into sustainable transportation solutions. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with microcar manufacturers to develop innovative interior designs that prioritize comfort and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric City-Friendly Microcars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mini.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Stylish Compact SUV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-suvs.md) - [Panda-Inspired Retro Car Conepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megapanda.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-zero.md) - [All-Electric Tiny Crossover Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-aceman.md)