# Childlike Concept Cars The Toyota Camatte is Designed for Underage Drivers By Michael Hines | Published 2012-06-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-camatte References: [carbuzz](http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/6/13/ToyBuzz-Awesome-Toyota-Camatte-Concept-Car-for-the-Kids-Debuts-7709309/) & [toyota](http://www.toyota.com/) The [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayoibakok) Camatte is a new concept car designed to appeal to extremely young drivers. The Camatte debuted at the 2012 Tokyo Toy Show, and is highlighted by its abstract body and student driver-esque control scheme. The Toyota Camatte measures a compact eight feet and stands a mere four feet tall. Almost everything on the Camatte can be swapped out, including the body panels, roof, doors, lights tires and rear seats. The interior has a one by two layout, with a child sitting in the driver's seat. The child doesn't have total control over the vehicle; an adult in the backseat is able to control steering and braking. The Toyota Camatte is still just a concept, but it could be a look of sorts into Toyota's future plans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Childlike Cars:** Concept cars designed to appeal to extremely young drivers, incorporating elements of fun and playfulness. - **Customizable Cars:** Cars that have interchangeable elements such as body panels, roofs, doors, lights, tires, and seats, allowing for personalization. - **Assisted Driving:** Cars with adult controls that enable safe driving with a student driver-esque control scheme. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to create cars that appeal to younger demographics by incorporating playful and customizable features. - **Toy:** There's potential for the toy industry to develop innovative toys that allow children to play at driving and learn about cars. - **Education:** Educational organizations can incorporate assisted driving features in vehicles for young teenagers learning to drive, instilling a culture of safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Centric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childcentric-compact-luxury-suv.md) - [Micro Camper Concept Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayoibakok.md) - [Transparent Sphere Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Car-Branded Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbase.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz.md) - [Two-Seater Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-ftme.md) - [Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-aygo-x-undercover.md) - [Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-baby-lunar-cruiser.md)