# Chic City Cars The Toyota Prius C Concept Vehicle Breaks New Boundaries By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-01-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-prius-c-concept References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1663010/toyota-unveils-a-tiny-version-of-the-prius-for-fashionable-city-slickers) & [pressroom.toyota](http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/toyota-reveals-prius-family-of-190206.aspx) Prius became synonymous with an [eco-friendly driving experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz-woodland); however, at the 2011 North American Auto Show, the [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-chr-prologue) Prius C Concept vehicle was released. This peculiar Prius promises a [fun, fashionable mobile life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-aygo-x-jbl-special-edition) as opposed to a strictly eco-conscious one. Several changes were made in design and mechanics to enhance its overall appeal. The headlights were adjusted to fit right under the windshield, with seats made of mesh as opposed to cushion. For all the chic downtowners, this Toyota Prius C Concept can maneuver in the smallest alleyways, streets and parking spots with ease and style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 30% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashionable Eco-friendly Cars:** The auto industry can innovate by producing cars that are not just eco-friendly, but also fashionable. - **Compact City Cars:** There is an opportunity for car manufacturers to create more compact vehicles that are easier to navigate through crowded city streets. - **Design-led Car Models:** Using innovative design that offers a unique driving experience can make cars more appealing to younger generations. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can take advantage of the interest in eco-friendly and compact city cars by creating more innovative designs. - **Sustainable Fashion Industry:** There is an opportunity for collaboration between the sustainable fashion and automotive industries to create fashionable and eco-friendly cars. - **Urban Planning Industry:** Innovative car designs can change the way city planners think about transportation and allow for more efficient and effective use of urban space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Modern Bi-Tone CUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-chr-prologue.md) - [Celebratory Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-toyota-prius.md) - [City-Friendly Crossover Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-aygo-x.md) - [Fuel-Efficient Low Driving Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-prius.md) - [Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-sport-crossover-concept.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-bz.md) - [Electric Urbanite SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-urban-cruiser.md) - [Compact Electric Urbanite CUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-chr-electric.md) - [Ultra-Luxury Coupe Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century.md)