# Itty-Bitty Roadsters Honda Surprises with Linian Droptop Microcar at Shanghai Auto Show By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-04-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-auto-show-honda-surprises-with-droptop-microcar References: [chinese.autoblog](http://chinese.autoblog.com/photos/guangben-linian-coupe-1/) Oh. Wow. I love the itty-bitty Honda Linian roadster shown at the Shanghai Auto Show 2009. Guangzhou Honda released this pleasant surprise, its second Linian concept car. This droptop is a nicely designed set of wheels. I only wish the concepts would stick to real world design—like not including an airplane-like yoke instead of a steering wheel. Looks to me like this is close enough to real world to roll off a production line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Microcars:** The rising trend of microcars may open up opportunities for the development of smaller and more energy-efficient vehicles. - **Concept Cars:** Concept cars can pave the way for innovative designs to be introduced in the automotive market and target consumers seeking unique and advanced features. - **Alternative Steering Mechanisms:** The emergence of unconventional steering mechanisms, like airplane-like yokes, can offer a disruptive innovation in the automotive industry, attracting consumers interested in novel driving experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from the trend of microcars by designing and producing smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Design:** Design industries can use concept cars like the Honda Linian to showcase unique creative ideas and novel approaches to design that can inspire similar innovations in other sectors. - **Technology:** The alternative steering mechanisms seen in concept cars like the Honda Linian can open up opportunities for technology companies to develop innovative solutions for vehicle control and navigation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revived Retro Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-hpx-concept.md) - [Dynamic Electric Vehicle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Japanese Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-flagship.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md) - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Nature-Inspired Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prologue.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md)