# Fierce Futuristic Hovercrafts (UPDATE) The Mercier-Jones Hovercraft Will Be a Reality in May By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-04-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercier-jones References: [veryfirstto](http://veryfirstto.com/leisure/mercier-jones-to-launch-fastest-hovercraft/) & [mercier-jones](http://www.mercier-jones.com/) Now that it's nearly the end of the month and April Fool's Day has long been left in the dust, you can be sure that the announcement of the Mercier-Jones hovercraft coming into reality is no joke. It's been a couple of years since the hovercraft vehicle was first introduced, but now, there are more details on the futuristic vehicle, including its price tag of about $75,000 and its release, set for May. The mighty vehicle is being called the "[Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri) Of The Seas," capable of reaching speeds of up to 80mph. However, the speedy hovercraft is also said to be able to conquer a variety of land terrain in addition to water. The sleek Mercier-Jones Supercraft takes inspiration from iconic speedsters like the [Bugatti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs) [Veyron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo), Maserati Gran Tourismo and the Audi R8, and boasts a ton of other impressive features on its interior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic Hovercrafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced navigation and control systems for hovercrafts to optimize performance and safety. - **Multi-terrain Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create adaptable vehicles that can seamlessly transition between land and water for various purposes such as transportation, exploration, and emergency response. - **Luxury Watercrafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design high-end watercrafts that combine luxury features, speed, and versatility to cater to affluent consumers seeking unique experiences on the water. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with hovercraft manufacturers to incorporate advanced automotive technologies into hovercrafts, enhancing their performance, efficiency, and connectivity. - **Marine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and efficient hovercraft designs for commercial and recreational applications, revolutionizing marine transportation and leisure activities. - **Leisure and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish luxury hovercraft experiences for affluent tourists, offering exclusive and thrilling ways to explore coastal and remote areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Public Hovercraft Transport Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapid-transit-hovercraft.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-hyperfoil.md) - [Range-Roving Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boat.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md) - [Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspeeder-mk4.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md)