# Pill-Shaped Concept Cars The Vertical Concept Car is Designed Without Doorhandles By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-concept-car References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Vertical-Concept-car/694859) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Jabdo/frame) Out of all the [concept cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept) I've seen, the Vertical Concept Car looks to be the most ready to hit the road. Jose Antonio Barrientos designed this curvy car which looks to be a crossover *between* a crossover and a coupe for [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023). I can see elements of both the [Nissan Murano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-xtrail-concepts) and Altima in the Vertical Concept Car. This design is great because it doesn't try to do too much or offer up any crazy eco-friendly promises. I'll be keeping my eyes on the auto shows to see when this one will make its debut. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Electric Concept Cars:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the auto industry by designing concept cars that focus on electric power and sustainability. - **Minimalist Car Designs:** The trend of creating concept cars with clean and minimalist designs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by challenging traditional aesthetics. - **Smart Car Technology:** Developing concept cars with advanced smart car technology, such as autonomous driving and connectivity features, can lead to disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has the opportunity to embrace disruptive innovation by exploring new concepts in car design and technology. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric vehicle industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation by investing in the development of concept cars that prioritize electric power and sustainability. - **Design and Engineering:** The design and engineering industry can foster disruptive innovation by pushing the boundaries of car aesthetics and functionality through concept car designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor-Focused Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manifesto-concept-car.md) - [Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-concept-2023.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md) - [Persona-Specific EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-futures.md) - [Panoramic Dragster Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gac-u.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md) - [Sculptural Spatial City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept.md)