# Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans The Hyundai NINE Concept Harkens Back to 1980s Sports Cars By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-04-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-nine References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/hyundai-nine-concept-by-jeesoo-kim-x-yunsik-kim/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/165803051/Hyundai-NINE)  The [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-concept) NINE concept has been designed by Jeesoo Kim and Yunsik Kim as a vehicle for the South Korean automotive brand that looks to the future as it takes inspiration from the past. The vehicle is powered by an [electric motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt) for an emissions-free driving experience and features the silhouette of a [retro 1980s sports car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electra-orbit). This includes aspects of wagon-style vehicles and sports cars, while an attention to a streamlined design is put front and center to make the car applicable to modern drivers. The Hyundai NINE concept is finished with a wraparound headlight and taillight to further enhance the futuristic style of the car, while side mirrors are replaced with pop-out cameras for monitoring traffic. Image Credit: Jeesoo Kim and Yunsik Kim ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Retro-inspired Cars:** Opportunity to blend retro design with future technologies, such as electric motors and camera systems. - **Eco-friendly Sports Cars:** Opportunity to design sports cars with zero-emission electric motors, attracting environmentally conscious consumers. - **Streamlined Electric Wagons:** Opportunity to combine the practicality of wagon-style vehicles with the efficiency and sustainability of electric motors. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for designing eco-friendly sports cars and blending modern technologies with retro design elements. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for creating streamlined electric wagons and sports cars for environmentally conscious consumers. - **Digital Camera Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for developing camera systems to replace conventional side mirrors in future car models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-concept.md) - [70s-Style Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-n-vision-74.md) - [Sculpted Efficient Aerodynamic SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-seven-concept.md) - [Retro Electric Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [Sporty Next-Gen EV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-hyundai-ioniq-6.md) - [Elegant Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-speedium.md) - [Restored Retro-Futuristic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1986-hyundai-grandeur.md) - [Contemporary Restomod Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-pony-coupe-concept.md)