# Minimalist Mexican Cars This Minimalistic Car Comes With Enhanced Aerodynamics Design By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalistic-car References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/vuhl-05rr-roadster/44014/) & [vuhl05](http://vuhl05.com/blogs/news/05rr-world-debut-at-2016-goodwood-fos) While much of the rage in the automotive world in recent years has surrounded fully loaded, over-the-top vehicles, every petrolhead worth their salt knows that there's always a place for a beautiful minimalistic car that prioritizes performance over bells and whistles. The VUHL 05 is one such vehicle. Developed by Mexican automotive startup VUHL, this minimalistic car is powered by a massive 2.3-liter [EcoBoost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/troy-lee-designs) engine that is capable of pumping out as much as 385 brake horsepower, which allows it to zoom along from zero to 100 km/h in only 2.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 257 km/h. The vehicle comes with a [high-powered aerodynamics package](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-yaris-aero-performance) for improved performance. This minimalistic car is truly a triumph in automotive engineering in that it proves that smaller, disruptive start-ups can absolutely produce vehicles of the highest quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 31% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalistic Cars:** Minimalistic cars are gaining popularity as they prioritize performance over unnecessary features. - **Performance-focused Vehicles:** The VUHL 05 demonstrates the demand for high-performance vehicles that prioritize speed and power. - **Disruptive Automotive Start-ups:** The success of VUHL showcases the potential for small start-ups to challenge established automakers with innovative designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore opportunities in developing more minimalistic cars that prioritize performance. - **Engineering:** There is a growing need for engineering advancements that enhance the aerodynamics and performance of vehicles. - **Start-up:** The success of VUHL highlights the potential for disruptive start-ups to enter the automotive industry and challenge established players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Restomod Speedsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp40.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Single-Seater Track Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-11.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Endurance Race-Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coyote-utopia.md) - [Custom Starkly Minimalist Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindred-bronco-black-ice-edition.md) - [Minimalist Aggressive Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-8-concept.md) - [Exoskeleton-Free Hypercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-bolide.md)