# Communist Komrade Cars The Trabant Vehicle Undergoes a Modern Update By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trabant-vehicle References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2009/12/01/trabant/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [trabant-nt.de](http://www.trabant-nt.de/324/de/home.aspx) If you’re looking to relive to not-so-good-old-days, the Trabant vehicle is just for you. Ok, that may seem a little harsh, but considering that this was the choice car of the Communist era, can you blame me? Powered by an [electric engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-compact-architecture), this [Mini-esque car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-and-deus-ex-machin) hopes to revive the Trabant vehicle name. Although resembling the Mini, it really is just a [modern update of the original design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-1000-mbx). Visit SwipeLife.com for more information about the Trabant vehicle comeback. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Retro Cars:** The trend of modernizing classic cars with electric engines presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Heritage Brand Revival:** Bringing back a retro brand with modern updates can create new markets and appeal to nostalgic customers. - **Sustainability in Nostalgia:** The intersection of environmentally conscious technology and retro design creates a new niche market for sustainable nostalgic products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of electric retro cars by developing new technology and design features that appeal to younger generations. - **Marketing:** The revival of a heritage brand can provide new opportunities for marketing and branding agencies to create campaigns that appeal to nostalgic customers. - **Fashion:** The sustainability in nostalgia trend can inspire fashion brands to incorporate retro design into sustainable clothing and accessories, appealing to consumers who want to make eco-friendly and vintage fashion choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makkina-triumph-tr25.md) - [Electrified Classic Saloon Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saloon-car.md) - [Slick Hand-Built Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moke-america.md) - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [Electric Mini Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2cv.md) - [Electric Engine Upgrading Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-recharged-project.md) - [Reimagined Compact EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-ev.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md)