# Banana-Shaped Vehicles- N6 Matteo Gentile By varkeychaya | Published 2008-05-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matteo-gentile-banana-shaped-personal-vehicles References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/n6-personal-vehicle-concept-by-matteo-gentile) The N6 designed by Matteo Gentile is a [banana-shaped](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) [personal vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle) which can, as one can assume from the images, carry just one person. The wheels are made of tubeless tires supported by a steel frame. The vehicle is low-slung making getting on and off easy, without having to make the effort to jump down. The steering is cushioned providing the driver a nice resting place for his arms. **Implications** - With so many new stresses emerging each day in modern society, consumers are looking for ways to relieve themselves. Products that feature a whimsical element are appealing to those who desire some sort of entertainment while completing their everyday responsibilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whimsical Transportation:** Designing personal transportation options with a fun and whimsical element can appeal to customers seeking entertainment while completing daily responsibilities. - **Low-slung Vehicles:** Creating vehicles with a low-slung design can provide easy accessibility for drivers and passengers, offering a potential innovation opportunity for the automotive industry. - **Cushioned Steering:** Incorporating cushioned steering into vehicles can offer a comfortable and restful driving experience, representing a potential disruption for the automotive industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to innovate by incorporating a fun and whimsical element into personal transportation options. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can incorporate whimsical elements into products to offer consumers an escape from daily stresses while completing their responsibilities. - **Sporting Goods:** The sporting goods industry has an opportunity to create vehicles for sporting activities with low-slung designs for easy accessibility and cushioned steering for comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-dyno.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Nanocars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanocar.md) - [Single-Seater Bicycle Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bagnole-electric-utv.md) - [Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixl7-vehicle.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-electric-threewheeler.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md)