# Egg-Shaped Personal Vehicle The Hyundai E4U Concept is Something Out of a Pixar Film By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-e4u References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/2/4173522/hyundai-e4u-personal-mobility-vehicle-tron-concept) & [hyundai](http://www.hyundai.com/) The [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utv) E4U looks like something out of a Pixar film. Fun and funny, it takes the form of an egg. In fact, the Hyundai E4U makes the rider look like a newly hatched chick since the accompanying helmet is rounded as though it popped off from the top of the 'egg.' Nevertheless, as far as [Personal Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) (PMVs) go, the Hyundai E4U is a sleek and playful alternative to typically dull designs. It might look like a combination of something found in the films 'Transformers' and 'Tron,' but the Hyundai E4U functions very differently. It moves by using a semisphere that constantly spins horizontally. Similar to how a helicopter steers, it tilts to move forward while [two stabilizing wheels at the back](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) keep it straight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Egg-shaped Personal Vehicles:** Creating a new category of Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) with innovative circular navigation systems and playful designs. - **Spherical Propulsion Mechanisms:** Incorporating new propulsion mechanisms in transportation design with the E4U's horizontal spinning semisphere system. - **Child-like Aesthetics for Pmvs:** Designing playful and fun Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) that appeal to a wider range of ages with cute and animated elements, as evidenced by the E4U. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** Creating a new class of Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) that appeal to a wider audience with innovative and playful designs, such as the E4U. - **Recreation and Leisure:** Introducing a new trend in recreational vehicles with the E4U's childlike and playful design, offering a unique and enjoyable experience for all ages. - **Amusement Park Rides:** Expanding the amusement park ride industry by incorporating child-like designs, combining popular features such as speed and thrills with fun and unique aesthetics, inspired by the E4U. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utv.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [Highly Balanced Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-mobed.md) - [Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-nine.md) - [Sculpted Efficient Aerodynamic SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-seven-concept.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interoid-ev.md) - [Futuristic Meta Automotive Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamobility.md) - [Weekend Excursion City Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbox-urban-mobility.md) - [Contemporary Restomod Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-pony-coupe-concept.md)