# Iconic Updated Concept Cars This Volkswagen Concept Car is a Retro Revival By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-06-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-concept-car References: [diseno-art](http://www.diseno-art.com/news_content/2013/05/volkswagen-fusca-concept/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/DI_ANDRINI/Vw-fusca-conceito) This cute [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance) concept car is a stylish upgrade of the iconic Volkswagen [Beetle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle). Brazilian designer Danilo Andrade has come up with this elegant Beetle-inspired pick-up truck design. This is without a doubt one of the most chic-looking pick-up trucks ever thought up. This sleek-looking concept car is called the Volkswagen Fusca (Fusca is what the Beetle is known as in Brazil). This adorable two-seater is not the best vehicle for moving big loads, or for off-roading with. The Volkswagen Fusca concept car design is a [retro-inspired vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stellar), but it’s not meant for tough terrain. It’s like having a convertible; it looks pretty and it runs, but you wouldn’t take it to work if you’re in the construction business. This eye-catching Volkswagen concept car is definitely a stunning improvement on the look of the Beetle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-inspired Concept Cars:** The popularity of retro-inspired concept cars creates opportunities for car manufacturers to reintroduce classic designs with modern features. - **Stylish Pickup Trucks:** The trend of creating chic-looking pickup trucks provides opportunities for car manufacturers to appeal to younger and fashion-conscious consumers. - **Compact Two-seater Vehicles:** The rise of compact two-seater vehicles offers opportunities for car manufacturers to create efficient and affordable options for urban and suburban consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Car manufacturers can take advantage of the trend of retro-inspired concept cars, stylish pickup trucks, and compact two-seater vehicles to attract new and younger customers. - **Design Industry:** Designers can capitalize on the trend of retro-inspired concept cars to create new and unique car designs that blend the past and present. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can partner with car manufacturers to create limited-edition or customized retro-inspired concept cars that appeal to fashion-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sporty All-Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-idx-performance.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-vw-renndienst-idbuzz-bus.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Sculptural Spatial City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept.md) - [Electric Aerodynamic Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tatra-77-concept.md) - [Futuristic Supercar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-vehicle-designs.md) - [Future Urban Mobility Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept.md) - [Fully Electric Retro Busses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volskwagen-id-buzz.md)