# Video Game-Inspired Vehicles Hyundai Introduces the New INTEROID EV Influenced by Gaming By Amy Duong | Published 2025-03-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interoid-ev References: [hyundai](https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/newsroom/detail/0000000919)  South Korean company [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv) introduces a look at its new INTEROID EV, which is an electric car that is fully designed with inspiration from video games. It even features a pixelated design aesthetic further supported by a power-packed performance to elevate its functions. The team unveils a special teaser video to excite fans alike along with images that will follow with a full reveal next month at the Seoul Mobility Show. The car is based on the affordable [INSTER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-inster) electric sub-compact and the brand describes it as "funky, youthful, and muscular nature." The exterior has a lot of playful details including the flared wheels with air vents, pixelated headlights, an aggressive spoiler at the back, and a roof scoop. Image Credit: Hyundai ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamified Vehicle Design:** Vehicles inspired by video game aesthetics symbolize a shift towards more engaging and personalized automotive design. - **Pixelated Aesthetic in Automotive:** The adoption of pixelated designs in vehicles reflects a trend towards blending digital culture with traditional manufacturing processes. - **Seamless Digital-automotive Integration:** The integration of video game design elements into electric vehicles showcases a convergence of the gaming and automotive industries, offering new immersive consumer experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive industry is experiencing disruptive change as it incorporates elements from the gaming sector, enabling unique vehicle personalization. - **Electric Vehicles:** Electric vehicles with design influences from gaming can capture a youthful market and rejuvenate interest in sustainable transportation. - **Video Game Design:** Video game design principles crossing over into physical product development signify growing opportunities for collaboration between digital and industrial designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-ev.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mg-maze.md) - [EV Headlight Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-pixel-toy-flashlight.md) - [Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-nine.md) - [Future-Forward Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq-6.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Restored Retro-Futuristic Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1986-hyundai-grandeur.md) - [Retro Electric Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar.md)