# Influencer-Starring Car Commercials Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers By Kanesa D | Published 2024-07-25 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-2 References: [marketingdive](https://www.marketingdive.com/news/toyota-gen-z-millennials-youtube-corolla-hybrid-short-film/720023/) & [toyota](http://toyota.com)  [Toyota's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nbcuniversals-primetime-specials) latest commercial targets Gen Z and millennial consumers, reflecting the company's broader goal of turning these generations into loyal customers. The 'Getaway Driver' commercial, starring social media star King Bach, follows the story of a man attempting to escape from a chainsaw-wielding killer on a haunting farmhouse property. After a desperate phone call to a friend, the main actor is rescued and subsequently educated on the features of the [new Toyota Corolla Hybrid Nightshade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-corolla-hatchback-fx-edition) AWD. The new Toyota campaign hopes to leverage [popular names in social media content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomcat) to encourage excitement and interest in its brand. “Sometimes, we all need to stretch and push boundaries and just have a little fun. I think this over‐the‐top, humor‐driven creative execution of Getaway Driver for the Corolla Hybrid Nightshade does just that,” said Jeff Buchanan, the brand’s vice president of marketing and communications, in release details. Image Credit: Toyota ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/commercials) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Influencer-driven Advertisements:** Leveraging social media stars like King Bach in commercials to captivate younger audiences. - **Humor-based Marketing:** Utilizing over-the-top, humor-driven storytelling to make car commercials more memorable and engaging. - **Generation-z Targeting Campaigns:** Designing marketing strategies specifically aimed at attracting Gen Z and millennial consumers to build brand loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Incorporating modern and creative advertisement techniques to appeal to a younger demographic. - **Social Media Marketing:** Collaborating with influencers and content creators to maximize brand visibility and consumer engagement. - **Film and Entertainment:** Merging cinematic storytelling with product features to create compelling and entertaining advertisements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [African American-Inspired Auto Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/What-in-the-Frunk.md) - [Humorous Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been.md) - [Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-marketing-campaign.md) - [Co-Branded Custom Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-and-universal-pictures.md) - [Cheeky Auto Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-got-money.md) - [Heartwarming Holiday Car Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nbcuniversals-primetime-specials.md) - [Celebrity-Endorsed Compact SUV Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-of-americas.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz.md) - [Hands-Free Driving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passenger-princess.md)