# Vicious Off-Roaders The Brabus 800 Widestar is a Powerhouse in Both Speed and Luxury By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-03-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-widestar References: [extravaganzi](http://www.extravaganzi.com/brabus-800-widestar-the-worlds-most-powerful-off-roader/) & [brabus](http://www.brabus.com/raster.php) The Brabus 800 Widestar is not your ordinary 4x4. This monstrous modified [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury) features a V12 bi-turbo engine that pumps out 800 horsepower. Brabus is the top aftermarket car developer, and they really turned this into the [ultimate German Jeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog). The Brabus 800 Widestar not only provides more power than you need, but it comes with more than enough [luxury amenities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexani-motorcars). The awesome off-roader features custom Brabus leather seating (which is highly customizable), carbon-fiber accents, custom wood trim, GPS navigation and much more. Owning a Brabus 800 Widestar will make you feel like you own the block as you drive around; it may also put a major hole in your wallet. The super SUV has no listed price, but it is estimated to be easily over $100,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modified Off-road Vehicles:** The rise of modified off-road vehicles like the Brabus 800 Widestar presents opportunities for aftermarket car developers to offer customized and high-performance options to adventure-seeking consumers. - **Luxury Suvs:** The integration of luxury amenities in powerful SUVs like the Brabus 800 Widestar indicates a growing market for high-end vehicles that combine speed, off-road capabilities, and opulence. - **Personalized Automotive Interiors:** The customizable Brabus leather seating and custom wood trim in the Brabus 800 Widestar highlight the demand for personalized automotive interiors, creating opportunities for interior design firms and manufacturers. ### Where This Applies - **Aftermarket Car Development:** Brabus, as the top aftermarket car developer, can capitalize on the demand for powerful and luxury-modified off-road vehicles by offering innovative upgrades and customization options. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automakers can seize the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by the rise of modified off-road vehicles and luxury SUVs, by incorporating performance-oriented features and high-end luxury amenities into their future models. - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms and manufacturers can tap into the market for personalized automotive interiors inspired by the Brabus 800 Widestar, creating unique and customizable cabin experiences for luxury vehicle owners. ## 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) - [Opulent Oversized Inaugural Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-big-boy-1200.md) - [Luxuriously Appointed Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury.md) - [Luxury Dual-Cab Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gwagen-crew-cab-by-pit26-motorsports.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Ruggedly Chic Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-luxury-motorhome.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md)