# Fierce Futuristic Compact Cars (UPDATE) The Mercedes-Benz Concept A Makes Its Debut By Michael Hines | Published 2011-04-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-concept-a References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/19/mercedes-benz-concept-a-class-new-york-2011/) The recently announced [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe) Concept A made its debut at the 2011 New York Motor Show this week. Mercedes-Benz debuted the concept art for the car at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show but decided to keep the goods under wraps for a stateside debut. Simply put, the Mercedes-Benz Concept A is stunning. The silver arrow has designed an aggressively luxurious compact car that could be a hit with people who love the brand's luxury but are scared off by its tuna boat-sized sedans. Under the hood, the Concept A has a turbocharged direct-injected, 4-cylinder 2.0L BlueEFFICENCY engine kicking out 210 horsepower. Despite its name, the car is headed for production and should be on lots sometime in the (hopefully) near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Compact Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: creating affordable, yet high-quality and luxury-feel compact cars that cater to drivers who are fans of luxury car brands. - **Turbocharged Engines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: developing more efficient and powerful turbocharged engines that can be used in compact cars to improve their performance and fuel efficiency. - **Aggressive Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: designing compact cars with aggressive and futuristic designs that cater to drivers who are looking for more than just an average car. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automobile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: investing in the research and development of high-performance, luxurious compact cars to capture a new market of car buyers. - **Engine Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: developing more efficient and powerful turbocharged engines that can be used in a wider range of vehicles beyond just high-end luxury cars. - **Car Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: incorporating more aggressive and futuristic designs into compact car models to appeal to drivers who want a sporty-looking car without sacrificing practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculpted Two-Door Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neue-klasse.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md) - [Luxury Sedan Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass.md)