# Communal Seating Vehicles The Audi 'Aura' is a Modern Vehicle that Encourages Socialization By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-vehicle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/02/26/one-car-two-destinations/) Autonomous driving will free up a lot of time for consumers, which could be a partial reason why the [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cascade) 'Aura' is a modern vehicle focused on passenger socialization. The concept vehicle features intuitive seating that can be moved, folded and slid to accommodate a more communal sense of togetherness. This allows passengers to face one another, appreciate the ride from different perspectives and stay stimulated during the entire trip. The Audi 'Aura' is designed by Hakhamanesh Mashayekhi, Kaveh Nasserbakht and Reza Salianeh, and is a modern vehicle that marries different aesthetics together for a unified final result. As mentioned above, [autonomous driving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-cybercab) will free up passenger time to converse with each other and potentially even get work done. This will likely require vehicles to sport [modular interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go) to satisfy drivers who no longer have a dedicated task to attend to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Communal Seating:** The Audi 'Aura' concept vehicle features intuitive seating that can be moved, folded and slid to accommodate a more communal sense of togetherness, presenting opportunities for creating vehicles that encourage socialization. - **Autonomous Driving:** With the rise of autonomous driving, vehicles like the Audi 'Aura' can free up passenger time for conversation and work, opening up possibilities for modular interiors that cater to these activities. - **Stimulating Ride Experience:** The Audi 'Aura' allows passengers to face one another, appreciate the ride from different perspectives, and stay stimulated during the entire trip, suggesting potential for innovative in-car entertainment and immersive experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the development of vehicles with intuitive seating and modular interiors to encourage socialization and accommodate the changing needs of autonomous driving. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage the idea of communal seating to enhance the social experience of public transportation, leading to more engaging and enjoyable travel experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can tap into the concept of a stimulating ride experience to create innovative in-car entertainment options and immersive experiences that captivate and entertain passengers during their journey. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cascade.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Oversized Well-Appointed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-urbansphere-concept.md) - [Tranquil Interior Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-seven.md) - [Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agorae-mobility-concept.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md) - [Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkm-20.md) - [Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-gentravel-concept.md) - [Near-Future Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-clio-vi.md)