# Supercharged SUVs The Mercedes-Benz Biturbo GL 63 Brabus is Hella Fast By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biturbo-gl-63-brabus References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/01/27/mercedes-benz-gl-63-biturbo-by-brabus/) & [mercedes-benz](http://www.mercedes-benz.com) Ok, get stoked, 'cause the long awaited retooled [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-glb) Biturbo GL 63 Brabus is here. And being from the [German tuning house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle), you know this shiz is gonna be tight. Mercedes-Benz has taken an already sporty ride and suped it up with 650 horsepower and 650-lbs of torque, meaning that it can hit 100 kmp in 4.7 seconds, and top out at a speed of 300 kph. The Biturbo GL 63 Brabus is pretty on the inside too--isn’t that what really counts? Ya, we all know it doesn’t. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-performance Suvs:** Automakers can capitalize on the popularity of SUVs by offering models with advanced features and increased speed. - **Tuning and Customization Services:** As consumers crave more power and speed, there is an opportunity for companies to offer tuning and customization services for existing SUV models. - **Electric Suvs:** The rise of electric vehicles presents an opportunity for automakers to develop high-performance SUVs that are environmentally friendly. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automakers can invest in research and development to create faster and more efficient SUV models, and offer tuning and customization services. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric vehicle industry can capitalize on the popularity of SUVs by developing high-performance electric SUVs that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Aftermarket Automotive:** As consumers seek to upgrade their existing SUV models, there is an opportunity for aftermarket automotive companies to provide tuning and customization services to enhance their performance and speed. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Monochromatic Diamond-Like Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-xlp-superwhite.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbx707.md) - [Compact Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-glb.md) - [High-Performance Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-luxury-suv.md) - [Opulent Oversized Inaugural Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-big-boy-1200.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Iconic Entirely Electric Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md)