# Mini-Sizing Compact Cars The VW Golf Mini-Mod is Absolutely Ridiculous By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vw-golf-mini-mod References: [jalopnik](http://jalopnik.com/5542788/this-is-not-a-photoshop) & [forums.vwvortex](http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4869465-I-give-you-MINI-HORSE) If you've ever wanted to take your small car and make it smaller, you'll appreciate what this Oregon native did with his [VW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busbox) Golf mini-mod. Taking the idea of a clown car, this guy removed the back end of his car and moved it forward--essentially the opposite of how stretch limousines are made. With enough room for only one person, the VW Golf mini-mod is completely street legal. As for how long one would enjoy driving it, well, that's a completely different article. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniaturization:** Opportunity for companies to create and market smaller versions of existing products or services. - **Customization:** Potential for individuals to personalize and modify their vehicles according to their unique preferences. - **Efficiency:** Demand for compact cars that prioritize fuel efficiency and urban mobility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automakers to explore compact car designs that cater to niche markets and individual needs. - **Automotive Aftermarket:** Market for customization and modification services to meet the growing demand for personalized vehicles. - **Urban Mobility:** Development of compact electric vehicles and shared mobility solutions for efficient transportation in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Cabin-Transformed Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-volkswagen-beetle.md) - [High-Performance Hatchback Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-volkswagen-golf-r-333-limited-edition.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Electric City-Friendly Microcars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-mini.md) - [Low-Speed Golf Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cru.md) - [Miniscule Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-suv.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Optical Illusion Low Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carmagheddon.md)