# Convertible Top Scooter Advia 250 By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searching-for-new-ways-to-save-gas-advia-has-scooters-topped References: [thebikergene](http://www.thebikergene.com/scooters/adivas-convertible-scooter-now-available-in-250cc-version/) Small scooters are huge in most parts of the world, so it only makes sense that one with a convertible top be introduced. The Advia 250 has a retractable roof and windshield with a wiper. Riders will still have to pack some rain pants and a jacket for to avoid the splash over, but with the price of gas still climbing, scooters are going strong. **Implications** - For a new product to replace an older one, it is imperative that companies meet the past expectations of consumers as well as providing innovative and unexpected surprises. A new product is more likely to generate success and high profit if it goes above and beyond the customers' needs and wants. Consumers are willing to invest in a new product if they feel they will benefit from doing so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Convertible Scooters:** Opportunity for scooter companies to introduce innovative designs with features such as retractable roofs or other weather protection for riders. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** As gas prices continue to climb, there is an opportunity to market scooters as a cost-effective and sustainable mode of transportation. - **Weather-resistant Vehicles:** Opportunity for companies to design and market weather-resistant vehicles, including but not limited to, scooters, bicycles, and motorcycles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Scooter Manufacturing:** Companies in the scooter industry can take advantage of the demand for innovative designs that meet the needs of the customers, like weather protection or eco-friendly designs. - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The trend towards weather-resistant vehicles offers an opportunity for companies in the bicycle manufacturing industry to develop new designs that cater to customers looking for all-weather bicycles. - **Motorcycle Manufacturing:** As demand continues to grow for weather-resistant vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers have an opportunity to target customers who need motorcycles for daily transportation that are also weather-resistant. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canopy-Covered Cargo Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-scooters.md) - [Picnic-Ready e-Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-smeg-futro.md) - [Notalgic Folding Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-motocompacto.md) - [Opulent Maximalist Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italjet-roadster-400.md) - [Lifestyle-Conscious Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ce-04-vagabund-moto-concept.md) - [Picnic-Ready Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-futro.md) - [Electric Scooter Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-davidson-livewire.md) - [Cruise Control E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-v1-coupe.md) - [Summer-Ready E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primavera-pic-nic.md)