# 3-Legged Pod Vehicles The Simon Colabufalo SV1 Concept Belongs in the Future By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-colabufalo-sv1 References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/sv1-is-a-three-legged-wonder-car/) & [simoncolabufalo](http://www.simoncolabufalo.com/) So many of the [futuristic vehicle concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afeela) that Trend Hunter has been posting of late seem to all feature a pod-like design that is compact and environmentally conscious—and the Simon Colabufalo SV1 doesn’t negate that statement. Boasting a sleek design that looks like it belongs in the future, the Simon Colabufalo SV1 seats two. Driven by a [sole rear vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars), its steering is delegated to the two front wheels, according to Naresh Chauhan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pod Vehicle Design:** There is room for innovative materials, designs and hybrid technologies in future 3-legged pod-like vehicles, such as the Simon Colabufalo SV1. - **One Rear-driven Vehicle:** Future vehicles can be designed with one rear-driven vehicle, which opens up possibilities for compact, environmentally conscious and modern concepts. - **Front-wheel Steering:** With front-wheel steering being delegated, there is room for innovation in how future pod-like vehicles are steered and controlled. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore new and innovative ways to design eco-friendly, compact cars with the ability to seat two passengers and provide solutions that encourage environmental sustainability. - **Materials Industry:** The materials industry could benefit from innovations in lightweight and sustainable materials that can effectively meet the needs of futuristic 3-legged pod-like vehicles. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry could explore electronic or hybrid technologies to power and control 3-legged pod-like vehicles such as the Simon Colabufalo SV1 to provide convenience, safety and an exceptional user experience for passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-pod-concept.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Fully Autonomous Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkm-20.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Transforming Autonomous Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrival-chemie.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Socialization-Encouraging Travel Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agorae-mobility-concept.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixl7-vehicle.md)