# Pod-Shaped Yachts The 2016 Jet Capsule Features a Number of Passenger-Friendly Upgrades By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-jet-capsule References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/2016-jet-capsule/39658/) & [jetcapsule](http://www.jetcapsule.com/MainPages/Home.html/) The Jet Capsule [mini yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts) has been attracting loads of attention ever since it was first introduced back in 2013, a debut that was followed up by a smaller and faster version not too long ago. The 2016 version of this incredible vehicle is all set to retain the distinctive pod-style look, while including a wide variety of features and upgrades. There's no question that this vehicle was conceived as a water taxi or [personal watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner), which explains its [full carbon body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-yacht) and photochromic windows. The yacht is equipped with a rooftop sundeck, while the driver's controls allow for rear and underwater camera views. With its high-tech features and distinctive appearance, the Jet Capsule is sure to be a big hit on the waters for a variety of purposes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Pod-shaped Yachts:** The Jet Capsule's unique design and high-tech features present disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury yacht industry. - **Water Taxis:** The Jet Capsule's practicality and passenger-friendly upgrades open up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. - **Personal Watercraft:** The Jet Capsule's compact size and advanced technology offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the recreational watercraft industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Yacht:** The unique design and high-tech features of the Jet Capsule present disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury yacht industry. - **Transportation:** The practicality and passenger-friendly upgrades of the Jet Capsule open up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. - **Recreational Watercraft:** The compact size and advanced technology of the Jet Capsule offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the recreational watercraft industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jet-Ski Powered Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-16.md) - [Jet Ski-Powered Micro Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-jet-ski-yacht.md) - [Luxury Transparent Hull Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-capitolo.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Advanced App-Connected Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wajer-44-yacht.md) - [Water-Reflecting Superyacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-88m-superyacht-concept.md) - [Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alte-volare-yacht-tender.md) - [Panoramic Rooftop Jacuzzi Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-alpha-one-yacht.md)