# Flatbed City Cars The Skoda Yeti ETAPE is Designed for Extreme Urbanites By Michael Hines | Published 2012-06-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skoda-yeti-etape References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/6/4/Skoda-Yeti-Pick-Up-ETAPE-Concept-by-BT-Design-7709149/) & [new.skoda-auto](http://new.skoda-auto.com/en/Pages/homepage.aspx) The [Skoda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-car) Yeti ETAPE is a quirky [concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-crater-concept) created by BT Design for the Leipzig AMI Show. The ETAPE is a unique twist on the Skoda Yeti, which in its normal form is a four-door crossover. The ETAPE hacks off two doors and adds a bed, with surprisingly awesome results. The Skoda Yeti ETAPE has a new body kit, a redesigned interior and bigger wheels. As odd as this ride may look, it could actually appeal to a wide swath of consumers. Light trucks are slowly dying off in the states, leaving car buyers with limited options in terms of [vehicles with beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auriga-explorer). The Skoda Yeti ETAPE could appeal to weekend warriors who don't have the money, or the desire, to gas up a big truck. Skoda doesn't have a U.S. presence, so the chances of the Yeti ETAPE making it across the pond are slim to nil. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quirky Concept Cars:** Designing unique twists on popular car models can attract a wide range of consumers. - **Light Trucks Decline:** As light trucks become less popular, there is an opportunity to offer alternative vehicles with beds. - **Weekend Warrior Vehicles:** Creating vehicles that cater to weekend warriors who need a compact yet practical option can fill a gap in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Design:** Innovative body kits and interior designs can revolutionize the automotive industry. - **Transportation:** Developing unique transportation solutions for urbanites can transform the industry. - **Automotive Retail:** Introducing quirky concept cars like the Skoda Yeti ETAPE can generate new opportunities in the automotive retail sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Nomad Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-car.md) - [Off-Grid Workspace Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-roadiaq-concept-car.md) - [Robust Electric Subcompact SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-epiq.md) - [Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utv.md) - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Transforming Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Revived Brutalist Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-1000-mbx.md) - [Modular Camping-Friendly SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dacia-duster-4x4.md)