# Hybrid RV Conversions The Prius Camper Van Makes the Four-Door Green Machine Habitable By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prius-camper-van References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/1/15/You-ll-Never-Have-to-Leave-your-Toyota-Prius-Again-7706806/) & [toyota](http://www.toyota.ca/priusv/?gclid=COqC_bvp2a0CFWgRNAodw0T0bg) Living in a Toyota Prius was considered difficult to do before the Prius camper van debuted at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. This unique hybrid modification instantly turns the Prius into a livable space big enough for two. The Prius camper van features an all-white camper shell with a pink and white interior. On the ground floor there is enough space for either a small sofa or coffee table with the second floor providing the sleeping quarters. The Prius is surprisingly roomy, and this camper shell is no exception. While I doubt that Toyota would ever mass produce something like this, there may be enough demand to convince a third party to do a limited test run of Prius camper shells. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Camper Vans:** There is a rising trend towards creating hybrid conversions of existing vehicles to give them additional functionality and utility, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry. - **Micro-living Spaces:** The increasing popularity of smaller, more affordable living spaces is leading to a trend of converting unconventional vehicles into habitable living spaces, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for the real estate industry. - **Eco-friendly Travel:** The growing awareness of environmental impact resulting from travel has led to a trend towards developing travel options that are more eco-friendly, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for the travel and tourism industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Hybrid camper van conversions present an opportunity for companies in the automotive industry to expand their offerings and appeal to a wider range of customers seeking unique vehicles. - **Real Estate:** The trend towards converting unconventional vehicles into micro-living spaces presents an opportunity and a challenge for the real estate industry to adapt to changing consumer preferences. - **Travel and Tourism:** The trend towards eco-friendly travel options presents an opportunity for companies in the travel and tourism industry to attract environmentally-conscious customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro Camper Concept Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayoibakok.md) - [Tent-Topped Sleeper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeper-van.md) - [Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyoya-kayoibako.md) - [Compact Campervan Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campervan-conversion-kit.md) - [Luxury Pickup Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/direct-cars-br75-toyota-hilux-adventure-camper.md) - [Alcove-Equipped Micro Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-travel-vehicles-trektwo.md) - [Emissions-Free Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-transit-phev-eco-evolution.md) - [Transforming Off-Grid Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanspeed-evergreen-dream-2.md) - [Angular Truck-Converting Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-camper.md)