# Invincible Autos The Structural Skin Off Road Vehicle Can Take a Beating By Alex Scott | Published 2010-02-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-skin-off-road-vehicle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/02/17/un-capsize-able/) One of my favorite pastimes when I was still living in my hometown was [off-roading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept). A few of my friends had [beefed up trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-trucks-toyota-land-cruiser-250-at37) so we would go find the craziest trails we could and plow through them. One of the big concerns always however was rolling the vehicle or causing some serious damage. Well, I think I would feel completely safe doing anything in the Structural Skin Off-Road Vehicle. Designed by Chu Hyung Kwon, the Structural Skin Off Road Vehicle was built with a near indestructible core and then covered with a tough but flexible frame using a combination of materials including Aerogel and [carbon/kevlar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckhouse-bcr-expedition-camper) to make it resistant to nearly any type of impact. Looks like I've got my Saturday planned! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Off-roading Advancements:** The development of the Structural Skin Off Road Vehicle demonstrates advancements in off-roading technology, offering enhanced durability and safety for enthusiasts. - **Indestructible Vehicle Design:** The use of Aerogel and carbon/kevlar materials in the Structural Skin Off Road Vehicle presents opportunities for developing vehicles with superior durability and impact resistance. - **Flexible Frame Technology:** The integration of a tough but flexible frame in the Structural Skin Off Road Vehicle showcases the potential for creating vehicles that can withstand extreme terrains while maintaining structural integrity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry could benefit from incorporating similar indestructible core and flexible frame technologies in their off-road vehicle offerings, appealing to adventure-seeking consumers. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can explore opportunities to design and manufacture durable, off-road vehicles that can withstand rough terrains, enhancing the off-roading experience for enthusiasts. - **Materials and Manufacturing:** The materials and manufacturing industry can leverage the use of Aerogel and carbon/kevlar materials to develop innovative products with high durability and impact resistance, catering to various sectors including automotive and outdoor recreation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Impressive Off-Roading Vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newlands.md) - [Oversized Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer-sx.md) - [Hyper-Rugged SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-rover-prerunner-concept.md) - [Aggressive Safety-Focused SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezvani-vengeance.md) - [Carbon Fiber Expedition Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckhouse-bcr.md) - [Aggressive Off-Road Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongfeng-mhunter.md) - [Formidable Off-Road Explorers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition.md) - [Rugged Rescue Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-rescue-vehicle.md)