# Green Action-Movie Cars The BMW i8 Plug-in Hybrid will be Featured in Mission Impossible 4 By manzil | Published 2011-03-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i8-plug-in-hybrid References: [ecorazzi](http://www.ecorazzi.com/2011/03/04/tom-cruise-to-drive-electric-hybrid-in-new-mission-impossible-film/) & [bmw-i-usa](http://www.bmw-i-usa.com/en_us/bmw-i8/) Tom Cruise will sit behind the wheel of the [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv) i8 Plug-in Hybrid in the upcoming movie 'Mission Impossible: The Ghost Protocol.' The eco-friendly car features [carbon-fiber reinforced plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports), which keeps the car's weight down and delivers an aesthetically pleasant appearance. The car's intelligent LifeDrive concept exhibits superior driving characteristics through its attractive exterior design, unique weight balance and low center of gravity. The fuel-efficient i8 Plug-in Hybrid's sustainable interior and emissions-free design give the car a unique eco-friendly driving experience. The i8 Plug-in Hybrid is powered by an electric diesel drivetrain that gives the car a maximum speed of 155 mph. We hope that the $160,000 hybrid car will deliver an adventurous ride to agent Ethan Hunt in the movie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Green Action-movie Cars:** The popularity of eco-friendly cars being featured in high-action movies is on the rise. - **Lightweight and Sustainable Car Design:** Car manufacturers are exploring the use of lightweight and sustainable materials in car design. - **Eco-friendly Driving Experience:** Car manufacturers are investing in creating a unique and enhanced eco-friendly driving experience for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film Industry:** The film industry can explore the use of eco-friendly cars in action-packed scenes that still deliver a thrilling experience for audiences. - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can focus on designing lightweight and sustainable cars that deliver superior driving characteristics. - **Electric Vehicle Industry:** The electric vehicle industry can capitalize on the trend of creating a unique and enhanced eco-friendly driving experience for consumers through advanced electric technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive.md) - [Powerful Performance Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-xm.md) - [Theatre-Equipped Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i7-xdrive60.md) - [Powerful Plug-In Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550e-xdrive.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md) - [Performance-Focused Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ix-m60.md) - [Ultra-Sporty EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bmw-i3.md) - [Dynamic Electric Car Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-countryman.md)