# Yacht-Inspired Autonomous Cars The Lagonda August Concept Offers a Dramatic Passenger Experience By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagonda-august References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/innovative-interior-design-of-lagonda-august-concept-car-makes-you-feel-like-youre-on-a-yacht/) The Lagonda August concept has been created by Oscar Johansson as a vehicle that enhances the passenger experience by putting the focus on opulent aesthetics. Inspired by [yacht design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-horizons), the vehicle slides open to reveal a set of stairs that can be used by passengers to enter and exit the vehicle in a dramatic manner. This will come as welcome news to passengers seeking to truly make an entrance at events or simply enjoy the luxury of unimpeded vehicle access on a daily basis. The Lagonda August concept boasts an [autonomous design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-turismo) and features [ultra-thin wooden inlays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexani-motorcars) for the interior flooring as well as the roof panels. This harkens to the yacht-inspired aesthetic that would make the vehicle more eye-catching and comfortable for use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 - **Opulent Aesthetic:** Embracing opulent aesthetics in vehicle design opens up opportunities for luxury brands to create immersive experiences for passengers. - **Autonomous Design:** Integrating autonomous technology into vehicle designs allows for increased convenience and safety for passengers, paving the way for a future of self-driving luxury cars. - **Yacht-inspired Features:** Incorporating yacht-inspired features in car design provides an opportunity for automotive companies to create unique experiences and differentiate themselves in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Automotive:** Luxury automotive companies can leverage opulent aesthetics and autonomy to create cutting-edge vehicles that redefine the luxury driving experience. - **Interior Design:** The integration of ultra-thin wooden inlays inspired by yachts presents opportunities for interior design companies to collaborate with automotive brands in creating lavish and visually striking interiors. - **Event Planning:** Offering vehicles with yacht-inspired entrances and exits can be advantageous for event planning businesses, as it adds a touch of drama and grandeur to any arrival or departure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md) - [Opulent Americana EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-model-l100-concept.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cascade.md) - [Tranquil Interior Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-seven.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Lounge-Like Interior Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-amenoi-concept.md) - [Quad-Deck Vehicle Brand Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vnz-lamborghini-mega-yacht-88m.md) - [Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-performance-ev-concept.md)