# Extendable Automobiles The Peugeot Plux City Car Can Increase Its Capacity for Your Needs By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot-plux-city-car References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/peugeot-plux-city-car-stretches-its-body-to-accommodate-extra-passengers/) & [peugeot](http://www.peugeot.com/en.aspx) Versatiliy is an important consideration when it comes to automobile innovation, and the [Peugeot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-car-accessories) Plux City Car takes this mantra more literally than perhaps any vehicle design out there. The Peugeot Plux City Car was designed by Italian designer Luca Le Piane and it incorporates a revolutionary [extendable midsection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-foldable-trailer) that allows the car to increase its carrying capacity depending on the needs of its owner. By making use of a body built out of telescopic parts and hydraulic tubes, the concept car can double it's passenger capacity from two to four -- a feat for a [city car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-etech-electric-prototype) of its size. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extendable Automobiles:** The trend of extendable automobiles presents opportunities for car manufacturers to create versatile vehicles that can adapt to different passenger or cargo needs. - **Telescopic Parts:** The trend of using telescopic parts in automobile design opens up possibilities for innovative vehicle structures that can change in size or shape as required. - **Hydraulic Tube Technology:** The trend of incorporating hydraulic tube technology in cars allows for seamless and efficient extension mechanisms, providing easier customization for car owners. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive manufacturing industry can leverage extendable automobile trends to create unique and adaptable vehicles that cater to the diverse preferences of consumers. - **Urban Mobility:** The urban mobility sector can benefit from the development of extendable automobiles, as these vehicles provide flexible transportation solutions for crowded city environments. - **Design and Engineering:** The design and engineering industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating telescopic parts and hydraulic tube technology in various product designs beyond automobiles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixl7-vehicle.md) - [Modular Quadricycle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go.md) - [Flexible Car Cabin Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-car-accessories.md) - [Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-robobus.md) - [Weekend Excursion City Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbox-urban-mobility.md) - [Transforming Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept.md) - [Shapeshifting Communal EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-concept.md) - [Modular One-Person Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmpn-concept.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hw-electro-2.md)