# Reconfigurable Compact Cars The TET City Car Adapts to Serve a Variety of Very Different Purposes By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tet-city-car References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/futuristic-tet-city-car-by-chao-gao/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/TET-city-car/7990571) Based on its [four wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-car-hybrid) and its general dimensions, the TET City Car would give most people the impression that it is just an automobile -- a futuristic-looking one indeed, but merely a personal automotive conveyance. What you'll be surprised to learn is that this [concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept) is intended to exercise the utmost flexibility, capable of functions beyond what you might guess. The convertible-style cover of Chao Gao's innovative vehicle has been inspired by the collapsing form of the fan and by the appearance of the Sydney Opera House. The position of these components impacts the exposure of the cabin, but also the amount of space inside of it. The TET City Car can come to accommodate small groups to operate as a tour bus or a taxi, and it can enclose a [compact living space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-ldk-concept) to serve as a hostel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reconfigurable Cars:** Opportunities for creating cars that can adapt and serve multiple purposes beyond traditional transportation. - **Convertible-style Covers:** Potential for innovative designs that draw inspiration from collapsible forms and iconic structures. - **Flexible Transportation Solutions:** The development of vehicles that can accommodate different group sizes and transform into diverse functions, such as tour buses or hostels. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating reconfigurable vehicles with adaptable features. - **Design:** Opportunities for innovative designs that take inspiration from collapsible forms and iconic structures. - **Hospitality:** Potential for creating flexible and compact accommodation solutions that can adapt to various locations and settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vista-roadster.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Modular Quadricycle Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go.md) - [Weekend Excursion City Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbox-urban-mobility.md) - [Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-gentravel-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyoya-kayoibako.md) - [Micro Camper Concept Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayoibakok.md) - [Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trekker-concept-vehicle.md) - [Transforming Camp Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elo-concept.md)