# Sleek Futuristic Golf Carts The Mercedes-Benz Golf Carts are Luxuriously High-Tech By | Published 2013-07-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-golf-carts References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/transport/mercedes-benz-unveils-a-high-tech-golf-cart-concept-for-the-future.php) & [emercedesbenz](http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/mercedes-benz/concept-vehicles/mercedes-benz-vison-golf-cart-of-the-future/) Some concept models for new [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-egq) golf carts have just been released, showing that the future of the automobile industry is located in the realm of [sci-fi-esque transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-turismo). Indeed, these golf carts look like something out of a science-fiction film. Their sleek, aerodynamic design, white, metallic hue, and compact appearance make them completely futuristic. While these golf carts will not be released for some time, Mercedes-Benz is confident that it will shake up the automobile industry. Perhaps within 10 years, old school golf carts with white fabric roofs and clunky wheels will be a thing of the past. What sets this [golf cart apart from all others](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ixi) is its status as a legal road vehicle, meaning it can be driven on paved roads along with other, larger cars. The shift away from normal golf carts and towards golf cart-sports car hybrids is a major one, and it could very well change the face of the auto industry forever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic Golf Carts:** The concept of sleek and high-tech golf carts represents a trend towards futuristic transportation options in the automobile industry. - **Sci-fi-esque Design:** The use of sleek, aerodynamic, and compact design elements in the Mercedes-Benz golf carts showcases the trend of incorporating science-fiction aesthetics into automobile design. - **Road-legal Golf Carts:** The emergence of road-legal golf carts signifies a trend of blurring the lines between traditional golf carts and sports cars in the automobile industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automobile Manufacturing:** Automobile manufacturers can explore opportunities to create futuristic golf cart designs that cater to the evolving consumer demand for high-tech and stylish transportation options. - **Golf and Recreation:** Golf and recreational industries can embrace the trend of futuristic golf carts to enhance the golfing experience and attract tech-savvy customers. - **Smart City Infrastructure:** The rise of road-legal golf carts presents an opportunity for smart city infrastructure providers to develop innovative solutions for integrating these vehicles into urban transportation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Low-Speed Golf Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cru.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-h2.md) - [Luxury Electric Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v.md) - [Iconic Entirely Electric Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Solar-Powered Golf Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-golf-cart.md) - [Entertainment-Integrated Luxe Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-v.md)