# Garden-Equipped Concept Cars The Volvo Haven Concept Car Gives Passengers Access to Nature By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-04-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-haven References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/04/volvo-haven-embraces-an-evergreen-indoor-garden-for-digital-detox-while-travelling/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) Vehicle design is shifting full-steam towards a digitized experience, so the Volvo Haven concept car imagines a different kind of experience for passengers to enjoy as they go from one location to another. The vehicle has been conceptualized by Oscar Johansson and [Volvo Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space), and features an autonomous functionality that would provide passengers with the ability to relax as they ride. The interior of the vehicle is divided down the middle with a chamber that allows greenery like moss, algae and other plants to grow to provide passengers with a relaxing space to unwind as they travel. The Volvo Haven concept car continues the conversation around [passenger experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepas-l8s-exquisite-space) as the personal automobile inches closer to autonomous functionality, freeing up drivers to do whatever they please as they go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Nature-infused Vehicles:** Creating an immersive experience by incorporating greenery and natural elements in vehicle design. - **Autonomous Relaxation:** Developing self-driving cars that provide passengers with the ability to unwind and relax during their travels. - **Tech-free Escapes:** Designing vehicles that offer a natural retreat and escape from the tech-focused world we live in today. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to innovate and offer a unique selling point in an increasingly competitive market. - **Tourism:** The potential to create a new market for eco-tourism and nature-focused travel experiences using these types of vehicles. - **Wellness:** The chance to combine travel and wellness by offering passengers a relaxing journey with natural elements to reduce stress and improve mental health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vacation-Focused Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar1.md) - [Open-Air Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-adaptor.md) - [Tranquil Interior Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-seven.md) - [Future Urban Mobility Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept.md) - [Futuristic User-Centric Travel Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-volvo-space.md) - [Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-cladrus.md) - [Elevating Passenger Level Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-cascade.md) - [Lounge-Like Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-concept-vehicle.md) - [Electric Glamping Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-vehicle1.md)