# Roof-Mounted Car Airbags These Roof-Mounted Airbags Open Up More Room on Car Dashboards By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roofmounted-airbag References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/trw-roof-airbag-citroen-c4-cactus/31511/) & [trw.mediaroom](http://trw.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=32950&item=128133) American automotive systems manufacturer TRW Automotive developed these innovative roof-mounted airbags, which will be installed in the new [Citroen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept) C4 Cactus. The new airbag systems consist of a cushion, a gas diffusion channel and a gas generator, which are all contained within a housing located either on or below the headlining located above the windscreen in the C4 Cactus. When activated, the airbag cushion fills up with gas before inflating and unfolding in front of the windshield to protect passengers from impact on the event of a collision. The roof-mounted airbags take the place of passenger airbags typically located in the dashboard. This frees up more space for [dashboard-based electronics, controls and storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cockpit-technology), and allows for greater flexibility in the design of vehicle interiors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 21% | 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 - **Roof-mounted Airbags:** Innovative roof-mounted airbag systems that free up space on car dashboards. - **Dashboard-based Electronics:** Greater flexibility in the design of vehicle interiors due to the relocation of passenger airbags from the dashboard to the roof. - **Enhanced Vehicle Safety:** Improved passenger protection in the event of a collision with roof-mounted airbags. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to incorporate roof-mounted airbag systems in their vehicle designs. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Increased demand for dashboard-based electronics and control systems with the relocation of airbags. - **Safety Technology:** Opportunity for companies in the safety technology industry to develop and enhance roof-mounted airbag systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airbag-Integrated Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-bicycle-helmet.md) - [Airbag Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerobag-system.md) - [Adventurous Inflatable Car Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-rooftop-tent.md) - [Airbag-Deploying Travel Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-airbag.md) - [Rotating Vehicle Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-cockpit.md) - [Lateral Rooftop Cargo Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-cargo-racks.md) - [Panoramic Automotive Cockpits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-cockpit.md) - [Spacious Rooftop Personal Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-cruiser.md) - [Car Roof Luggage Holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-storage.md)