# Elephantine Trucks The Hamid Reza Bekhradi 'OEX' for Tourist Overland Expeditions By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamid-reza-bekhradi-oex References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/iveco-oex-overland-truck-for-more-efficient-and-adventurous-safaris/) & [cardesignnews](http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/designers/portfolios/results1/) As one who has been bitten by the adventurous travel bug, the Hamid Reza Bekhradi 'OEX' excites me in a very different way than it would a man who is taking in a [rugged concept vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept). Designed for [tourist overland expeditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-basecamp-at35), the Hamid Reza Bekhradi OEX encourages me to imagine all the fascinating scenarios I could get into being inside one of these things. With production set for 2020, the OEX mainly focuses on better visibility for tourists. There are two versions, one for [African safaris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-equator) and another for Alaskan expeditions--amazing! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Overland Tourism:** The Hamid Reza Bekhradi 'OEX' promotes the trend of overland tourism by providing an innovative vehicle designed for tourist expeditions. - **Enhanced Visibility:** The OEX showcases the trend of enhanced visibility in tourism vehicles, ensuring tourists have better views and experiences during their expeditions. - **Rugged Concept Vehicles:** The Hamid Reza Bekhradi 'OEX' represents the trend of rugged concept vehicles designed to cater to adventurous travelers seeking unique and thrilling experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing vehicles specifically tailored for overland tourism, such as the Hamid Reza Bekhradi 'OEX'. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can tap into the disruptive innovation potential of vehicles like the OEX, offering tourists an unforgettable and immersive experience during their expeditions. - **Adventure Travel Industry:** The adventure travel industry can leverage the rugged and versatile design of the OEX to create unique and thrilling travel experiences for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactical Expedition Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-camper.md) - [Extreme Performance Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-mammoth-1000-trx-overland-edition.md) - [Cross-Country Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camper-truck.md) - [Rugged Reinforced Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition-project-rhino.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedrock-xt2.md) - [Rugged Bespoke Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aev-x-bliss-mobil-prospector-xl-550.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [Luxury Overlanding Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-27north-rexrover.md) - [Extreme Adventure Overlanding Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammoth-overland-ele-trailer.md)