# Nautical-Themed Supercars The Volkswagen Kai Nalu is Sure to Make Waves in 2010 By Alex Scott | Published 2010-06-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-kai-nalu References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/waves-hitting-the-shoreline-become-inspiration-for-volkswagen-kai-nalu-concept/) & [diseno-art](http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/volkswagen_kai-nalu.html) Still looking for that sweet auto that strongly resembles the [Batmobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batmobile-crocs)? Well, I believe the [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept) Kai Nalu is about as close as you're going to get. Though not actually inspired by the caped crusader, this [luxury car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette) has a much cooler muse. Designer Josep Ferriol got the idea for the design from the Mediterranean Sea. If you look closely you will see that the clear glass top of the Volkswagen Kai Nalu resembles the glassy nature of the sea, while the lower half of the chassis carries the same characteristics of the jagged rocks that line the sea's shores. Though not derived from the Dark Knight himself, I would certainly start fighting crime if I was to acquire one of these bad boys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury-designed Supercars:** Opportunity for luxury car manufacturers to create unique and visually stunning designs inspired by various themes. - **Automotive Design Muse:** Potential for designers to draw inspiration from unconventional sources to create visually captivating car designs. - **Nature-inspired Automotive Aesthetics:** Possibility for car manufacturers to incorporate elements of nature into their designs, providing a unique and eye-catching appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Opportunity for luxury car manufacturers to leverage unique designs to capture the attention of affluent consumers and differentiate their brand. - **Automotive Design:** Potential for automotive designers to explore new realms of inspiration and challenge conventionality to create visually striking and innovative designs. - **Automotive Accessories:** Possibility for the automotive accessories industry to collaborate with car manufacturers to develop bespoke, nature-inspired accessories to complement these unique car designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Superhero Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina-b95-gotham.md) - [Sculptural Spatial City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-numa-concept.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Quad-Deck Vehicle Brand Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vnz-lamborghini-mega-yacht-88m.md) - [Stealthy Fantasy-Themed Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f117-4wd-covenant.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina.md) - [Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-performance-ev-concept.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md)