# Militant Hunting Autos The Porsche 597 Jagdwagen Offers a Hybrid Shape Built For Trail Tracking By M | Published 2016-08-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunting-auto References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cars/porsche-597-jagdwagen/) & [bonhams](http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23595/lot/138/?category=list&length=100&page=2) The [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-tequipment-roof-tent) 597 Jagdwagen is a hybrid vehicle that combines the familiar aesthetic of a [Jeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-next-wrangler) with a military truck to create a hunting auto designed for tracking trails and animals for sport. The car features a low-ride design with a folding rooftop that is ideal for jetting quickly from place to place while following wild game. The car takes inspiration from post-World War II vehicles used by the German Army that are designed to fit several people inside while maintaining speed, precision and a lightweight frame. The vehicle offers a powerful engine, a door-free frame and an olive green coloring allowing it to blend seamlessly into forests or wilderness settings for added camouflage. Since the car doesn't have doors or a hardtop roof, it is ideal for hopping in and out of while chasing game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Hunting Vehicles:** The Porsche 597 Jagdwagen showcases a hybrid vehicle designed specifically for hunting and tracking trails. - **Low-ride, Folding Rooftop Design:** The innovative low-ride design with a folding rooftop in the Porsche 597 Jagdwagen allows for quick and easy movement while hunting. - **Post-world War II Military Vehicle Aesthetics:** Drawing inspiration from post-World War II German Army vehicles, the Porsche 597 Jagdwagen combines the aesthetics of military trucks with hunting functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the development of hybrid hunting vehicles with features designed for outdoor activities like tracking and chasing game. - **Outdoor Sports and Recreation:** The outdoor sports and recreation industry can embrace the trend of low-ride, folding rooftop designs in vehicles that cater to hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. - **Military and Defense:** The military and defense industry can examine the post-World War II military vehicle aesthetics and incorporate them into modern military vehicles for improved camouflage and efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports Car Rooftop Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-tequipment-roof-tent.md) - [Zero-Compromise Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-cayenne-s-ehybrid.md) - [Automobile-Inspired Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-ebike-cross.md) - [Heritage-Preserving Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-next-wrangler.md) - [All-Metal Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-928-e-concept.md) - [Branded Automotive Countryside Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-rooftop-camper-experience.md) - [Rugged Low-Poly Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-pickup-concept.md) - [Aggressive Off-Road Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongfeng-mhunter.md) - [Custom-Modified Off-Road Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-halftrack-fox.md)