# Luxury SUV Coupes The Mercedes-Benz G-Class BA3 Final Edition is All the Class Without the Size By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-05-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ba3-final-edition References: [thatsteeze](http://thatsteeze.com/?p=1416070621) & [mercedes-benz](http://www.mercedes-benz.com) German automaker [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company) is bringing out a new toy this spring for affluent car buyers to play with. The car is a luxury SUV without the bulk called the G-Class BA3 Final Edition. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class BA3 Final Edition sports a three-door body, unlike most sport utility vehicles that has doors for the rear passengers. Though it is considered a luxury vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz BA3 Final Edition is fitted with some serious equipment to make it a speedy drive on and off road. The BA3 Final Edition features a choice of either a 211 horsepower [V6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2021-range-rover-sport) or 388 horsepower [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl43), both of which feature permanent 4-wheel drive. The interior is fitted with the fine luxuries you'd expect in a Mercedes-Benz ,such as ambient lighting, chrome highlights, GPS satellite navigation and much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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's Driving This Trend - **Luxury SUV Coupes:** Mercedes-Benz's G-Class BA3 Final Edition showcases the trend of luxurious SUV coupes that cater to affluent car buyers. - **Three-door Body Style:** Three-door body style is a growing trend in the luxury SUV market, as seen in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class BA3 Final Edition. - **High-performance Luxury Suvs:** High-performance luxury SUVs like the BA3 Final Edition is a trend that caters to car enthusiasts looking for speed and power. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can harness the trend of luxury SUV coupes to cater to a niche market and boost sales. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The luxury goods industry can tap into the trend of high-performance luxury SUVs to create new products and accessories for affluent car buyers. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can benefit from the trend of three-door body style in luxury SUVs by incorporating advanced safety and entertainment features to make them stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md) - [Off-Road Open-Air Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-cabriolet.md) - [Iconic Entirely Electric Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv.md) - [Premium Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-g580.md) - [Luxury Dual-Cab Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagen-crew-cab-by-pit26-motorsports.md) - [High-Performance Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-luxury-suv.md)