# Motorcycle-Inspired Automobiles The Toyota i-Road Offers the Maneuverability Without the Exposure By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-iroad References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Toyota_iRoad--Concept--Car.html) & [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/toyota-i-road-personal-mobility-concept-features-great-maneuverability-of-a-motorcycle-and-the-comfort-of-a-car/) In the [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-cwalkt) i-Road, you get to experience the benefits of driving a motorcycle as well as the advantages of operating a full-enclosed vehicle. There are positives and negatives to both conveyances and this concept strives to incorporate only the perks. The three-wheeled automobile has one in the rear and two at the front, installed so that they can draw out and retract independently by means of an [active lean system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-iris-etrike), allowing you to feel yourself rounding every corner like you would on a motorbike. With a width of just 85 centimeters, the i-Road squeezes through traffic like a motorcycle as well. The compact concept car was designed with a protected cabin, complete with a pair of doors for easy entry and exit. The Toyota i-Road is a comfortable, sheltered and agile [electric vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) that can travel 50 kilometers on a single charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Motorcycle-inspired Cars:** More car manufacturers may explore developing three-wheel automobiles with a narrower built to mimic a motorcycle riding experience. - **Active Lean System:** Developments in active lean systems technology can lead to improved mobility and maneuverability in small and compact vehicles. - **Enclosed Mobility:** Incorporating the benefits of a motorcycle with an enclosed cabin offers consumers a new type of urban mobility that can be explored by manufacturers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Automotive manufacturers may explore developing cheaper, eco-friendly, and efficient three-wheeled vehicles for urban mobility. - **Electric Vehicles:** In addition to four-wheeled electric vehicles, manufacturers may consider developing smaller electric enclosed vehicles for urban travel and commute. - **Smart Cities:** Governments and city planners may consider innovating smart city infrastructure that supports new types of enclosed mobility solutions for urban commuting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [Three-Wheel Pod EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimbus-one.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Nanocars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanocar.md) - [Futuristic Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-tricera.md) - [Rectangular Cockpit Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricycle-scooter-design.md) - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Two-Wheeled EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twowheeled-electric-car.md) - [Transforming Electric Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triso-electric-motorcycle.md) - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md)