# Insect-Inspired Adventure Vehicles The Flexible Mercedes-Benz Hexawheel by Siyamak Rouhi Dehkordi By manzil | Published 2010-05-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-hexawheel References: [carbodydesign](http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2010/05/mercedes-benz-hexawheel-concept/) & [local-motors](http://www.local-motors.com/vprofile.php?u=303) The three-seat [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-gvan) Hexawheel concept by Siyamak Rouhi Dehkordi is especially designed for extreme adventurers who require a vehicle that can navigate challenging terrain. The car's segmented design was inspired by the jointed exoskeletons of insects and offers the vehicle a flexibility not seen in other cars. The Mercedes-Benz Hexawheel concept has a [six-wheel layout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiver-x-expandable-66-dakar-rv) with driving systems on each wheel. The car is powered by a diesel engine and a flexible hydraulic power transmission. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 65% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extreme Adventure Vehicles:** The Mercedes-Benz Hexawheel concept is a unique and flexible adventure vehicle designed to navigate challenging terrain. - **Insect-inspired Design:** The segmented design of the Hexawheel takes inspiration from insect exoskeletons, creating a revolutionary vehicle aesthetic. - **Hydraulic Power Transmission:** The Hexawheel's flexible hydraulic power transmission presents opportunities for innovative and efficient power delivery in the automotive industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The Hexawheel concept showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry, specifically in the realm of extreme adventure vehicles. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Hexawheel's capabilities make it a potential game-changer in the outdoor recreation industry, offering a new way for adventurers to explore challenging terrains. - **Industrial Design:** The insect-inspired segmented design of the Hexawheel opens up possibilities for innovative industrial design solutions in various products and industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aircraft-carreier.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md) - [Luxuriously Appointed Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury.md) - [Electric Exoskeleton Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-electric-vehicle.md) - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Luxury Utility Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog.md) - [Exploratory Off-Road Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept.md)