# Dimpled Solar Cruisers The Hexa Concept Car Cuts Through the Air Like a Golf Ball By Michael Hines | Published 2012-08-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexa-concept-car References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/hexa-car-concept-with-dimpled-roof-just-like-a-golf-ball/) & [artdim.over-blog](http://artdim.over-blog.com/) Chances are that the Hexa concept car is the only vehicle ever designed after a golf ball. Designer Bez Dimitri took the dimples off of a golf ball and put them onto the roof of his concept. The result is a car with a lower drag coefficient that also takes longer to heat up. Being able to slice more efficiently through air is a good thing, especially since the Hexa concept car is [solar powered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris). Powering a car using the energy of the sun is dicey at best, so it only makes sense to design a car that will be able to maximize mpgs. Like all good concept cars, the Hexa will probably never become a reality. Still, its unique rooftop could serve as an inspiration to auto manufacturers looking to take some of the drag off of [electric vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-hyundai-ioniq-6). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dimpled Rooftops:** Opportunity for auto manufacturers to reduce drag and improve energy efficiency in electric vehicles by incorporating dimpled rooftops. - **Solar-powered Cars:** Opportunity to explore and enhance solar-powered vehicles to maximize energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional fuel sources. - **Concept Car Design:** Opportunity for designers to draw inspiration from unconventional sources, like golf balls, to create innovative and eco-friendly vehicle designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automobile companies can incorporate dimpled rooftops and solar power technology to improve the fuel efficiency and sustainability of their vehicles. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy industry can research and develop advanced solar power systems specifically designed for automotive applications. - **Product Design:** Designers can explore unconventional inspirations, like the Hexa concept car, to create disruptive and eco-friendly designs for various industries, including automotive and transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Sleek Solar-Powered SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-one-suv.md) - [New Energy Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md) - [Elegant Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-speedium.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-nine.md)