# Glass-Roofed Eco Sedans The Nissan Ellure is the Perfect Mid-Life Crisis Car By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-ellure References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/nissan-ellure-concept/16977/) [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater) is attempting to completely reinvent the sedan market with the new Nissan Ellure concept car. This [concept sedan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan) features a slew of design innovations created to make driving a four-door as cool as it is driving a coupe. The Nissan Ellure sports a [hybrid motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-next) and a unique glass roof that is sure to steal the show wherever it goes. The exterior is covered in smooth and soft eco-materials designed to appeal to today's greener consumer. No word yet on when or if the Nissan Ellure will make it to the market, so for now you'll just have to check it out in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-design Sedans:** The rise of environmentally-friendly car design presents opportunities for new innovation and market appeal - **Hybrid Motor Technology:** Innovations in hybrid technology creates opportunities for more fuel-efficient cars and reduced environmental impact - **Glass-roofed Vehicles:** The trend towards more unique and aesthetically appealing vehicle designs offers opportunities for new experiences while driving ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The shift towards eco-friendly car design creates opportunities for manufacturers to differentiate their products and appeal to a growing market segment - **Renewable Energy:** Innovation in hybrid technology supports the adoption of renewable energy in the automotive industry and beyond - **Architecture:** Advancements in glass technology in the automotive industry can lead to new innovation in architecture and building design ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Persona-Specific EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-futures.md) - [Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-adventure.md) - [Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-concept.md) - [Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023.md) - [Tech-Driven Compact Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-sentra.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Nostalgic Explorer SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-xtrail-concepts.md) - [Conceptual Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model.md)