# Amphibious Sedans Peter Igloi Nagy's Mercedes C-ROC Can Run on Land and Water By manzil | Published 2010-07-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merecedes-c-roc References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/mercedes-c-roc-is-an-amphibian-vehicle-concept-for-future-transportation-both-in-water-and-land/) & [skandco.cc](http://www.skandco.cc/) Hungarian industrial designer Peter Iglói-Nagy has designed a unique vehicle, the [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecrawl-gcamper-kit) C-ROC, that is able to [drive both on land and water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-horizons). The design and functionality of the car was inspired by crocodiles, which are able to live in both habitats. The Mercedes C-ROC also allows the users to shift from busy city streets to cruise on the water. The chassis of the car is made from [high quality carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s). Although there is not much technical information about the car, the ergonomic shape definitely gives a feel of elegance to riders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Amphibious Vehicles:** The trend of amphibious vehicles is disrupting the transportation industry by offering consumers the ability to seamlessly transition between land and water travel. - **Innovative Vehicle Designs:** The trend of innovative vehicle designs is creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry, as designers explore new ways to combine aesthetics and functionality. - **Sustainable Transportation Solutions:** The trend of sustainable transportation solutions is prompting the development of amphibious sedans that minimize environmental impact and provide alternative modes of travel. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the demand for amphibious sedans by investing in research and development to create more efficient and versatile vehicles. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore the use of amphibious sedans to revolutionize travel options, particularly in areas with waterways or coastal regions. - **Design:** The design industry has an opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative vehicle designs that are both visually appealing and functional in multiple environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Amphibious Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosser-v1.md) - [Luxury Electric Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arosa-hovercraft.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md) - [Off-Road Open-Air Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-cabriolet.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-rov.md) - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md) - [Low-Speed Golf Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cru.md) - [Waterproofed Hybrid SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lx-700h.md)