# Conceptual Truck Sports Cars These Car Concepts from Ford Transit Direct Augment Classic Designs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truck-sports-car References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/06/21/car-lovers-close-your-eyes/) & [fordtransitdirect](https://www.fordtransitdirect.co.uk/luxury-cars-as-pick-up-trucks/) While these truck sports car concepts from [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ranger-wildtrak-x) Transit Direct are likely to make some car enthusiasts cringe, the design identifies a new aesthetic that could show promise if ever brought to market. The cars consist of various [luxury sports car models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century) that have all been augmented into [pickup trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-daryl-war-truck) in order to make them ideal for carrying heavy loads. This makes the car trucks ideal for those who want something with more room for cargo than a traditional sedan or coupe can offer. The truck sports car concepts from Ford Transit Direct offer additional cargo space that could make them a winner for those who live in urban areas that can't or don't want to own a traditional pickup truck. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Truck Sports Car Concepts:** Transforming luxury sports cars into pickup trucks offers a new aesthetic with potential market appeal. - **Augmentation of Classic Designs:** The design approach of augmenting classic car models into pickup trucks presents a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Increased Cargo Space:** The enhanced cargo space in truck sports cars addresses the needs of urban dwellers who require more carrying capacity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of transforming luxury sports cars into pickup trucks. - **Urban Transportation:** The urban transportation sector can benefit from truck sports car concepts that provide increased cargo space within limited urban environments. - **Luxury Car Market:** The luxury car market can tap into the market potential of truck sports car concepts that combine luxury with practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Muscular Pickup Truck Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-yuga-pickup-truck-concept.md) - [Rugged Low-Poly Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeep-pickup-concept.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md) - [Curvaceous EV Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickup-electric-vehicle.md) - [Flexible Configuration Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2030-scorpion-concept.md) - [Off-Road Assistance Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-ranger-wildtrak-x.md) - [Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxy-vehicle.md) - [Conceptual Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pickup-trucks.md)