# Outrageous CUVs Great Wall Hover H7 at the Shanghai Motor Show By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-wall-hover-h7-shanghai-motor-show References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/18/great-wall-shocker-spy-shots-reveal-a-unique-looking-concept/) The Great Wall [Hover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altai-pro-r750) H7 is one of the strangest crossover utility vehicles I’ve ever seen. The quirky Chinese concept was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show, and upon taking a closer look at the Hover H7, a number of design cues seen in U.S. and other foreign cars can be observed. The front end of the Great Wall H7 features a sporty grille that Autoblog figures is meant to evoke [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l)—in theory, at least. A Fu Manchu chrome moustache frames the grille, while elongated teardrop headlamps look like they were plucked from a [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-crater-concept). I’m not a huge fan of the Great Wall H7, and neither is Autoblog. What do you think? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Quirky CUV Designs:** Innovative CUV designs with unique cues from foreign cars can make for a disruptive market entrance. - **International Design Influences in Cuvs:** Incorporating design elements from global markets can create unique product offerings with a broad appeal. - **Concept Cuvs:** Pushing the boundaries of conventional CUV design can generate buzz and set the stage for future innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automakers that embrace unique cues from foreign and domestic markets could capture a new audience for their CUVs. - **Design:** Design houses that specialize in unconventional CUVs could meet a growing demand for unique and eye-catching vehicles. - **Marketing:** Marketing firms that help new CUV entrants showcase their value proposition effectively can drive adoption and market growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Otherworldly Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-crater-concept.md) - [Stylish Compact SUV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-suvs.md) - [Rugged Fully-Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-yangwang-u8-suv.md) - [Military-Inspired Dynamic SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meishi-917.md) - [Chinese Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-e5.md) - [Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aircraft-carreier.md) - [Aggressive Off-Road Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongfeng-mhunter.md) - [Rural-Ready RUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roewe-panda.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md)