# Custom Mini Winter Mobiles The Smart Ski Car is a Snow Car that's Designed for Winter Weather By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-car References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/03/10/40053/40053.html) & [reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/48inhw/only_in_canada/) Although snow cars don't traditionally feature the body of a [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecrawl-gcamper-kit) Smart Car, that's the case with the Smart Ski Car. Outfitted with [ATV tracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go) and [snow skis on the front](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-xice-snow-tires), the Smart Ski Car features a custom vehicle modification that was performed by Tod Anderson on his vehicle. The 2006 Smart Car was given the full overhaul by Anderson for about $5,300, but the best part is that this is just a seasonal modification: the snow car can be changed back to tires. The capable Smart Ski Car is certainly a great piece of work by Anderson that enables him to go few places the vehicle would otherwise be able to venture during the winter. Moreover, it could be one of the more eco-friendly snow vehicles out there with its hybrid design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Vehicle Modifications:** The trend of creating custom vehicle modifications for specific seasons presents an opportunity for innovative businesses to provide unique and personalized solutions. - **Hybrid Snow Vehicles:** The development of eco-friendly snow vehicles such as the Smart Ski Car presents an opportunity for the automotive industry to innovate and create more sustainable modes of transportation. - **All-terrain Vehicles (atvs) with Ski Add-ons:** The use of ski add-ons for ATVs presents an opportunity for companies to create versatile all-terrain vehicles that can be used in winter and summer months. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of seasonal vehicle modifications and the development of eco-friendly snow vehicles. - **Outdoor Sports Industry:** The outdoor sports industry can benefit from the trend of creating versatile all-terrain vehicles that can be used in different seasons. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can take advantage of the trend of creating unique and personalized vehicle modifications for specific seasons to offer niche winter experiences to travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snow-Ready Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/article-circle.md) - [Transforming Smart Vehicle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-tire.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [Dual-Mode Mobility Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duomick.md) - [Snow-Constructed Car Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-snow-space.md) - [Motorized Skier Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eskimo.md) - [Snow-Ready Travel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genimax-hr.md) - [Custom-Modified Off-Road Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-halftrack-fox.md)