A week or so ago, the Maserati Levante SUV was partially revealed as Maserati responded to the leaking of the first official photos of their new SUV.
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The Levante is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 in either 345- or 424-horsepower trims, which channels torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission and then to all four wheels via Maserati’s “Q4” intelligent AWD. The 321kW version can complete the 0-100km/h dash in 5.2 seconds, while its v-max is rated at 264km/h.
The Levante’s suspension features double wishbones at the front, a five-link rear setup at the rear, height adjustable air springs, and electronically controlled Skyhook shock absorbers. The Levante (350hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of 251 km/h, with combined cycle consumption and emission figures of 10.7 l/100 km and 249g CO2/km respectively.
The Levante is promised to offer all the characteristics of an SUV, but also maintain the performance credentials typical of previous Maserati product.
A wide range of sophisticated advanced driver assistance systems are available, including adaptive cruise control with automatic Start&Stop function, forward collision warning, automatic brake assist system and lane departure warning.
US buyers can outfit the Levante with two optional packages.
Additional options include a roof carrier and trailer options.
The Levante has already started rolling off the Maserati production line in Turin, Italy and the new SUV will butt heads with the likes of the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q5. and the Porsche Cayenne. Maserati would not confirm reports that the Levante will be unveiled in January at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
It starts at 75,900 Swiss Francs, or about $76,114.17.
The other Ghibli is the Diesel-version with the 275hp 3 litre V6 Turbo engine providing a top-speed of 250 km/h and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 6.3 seconds, featuring the Zegna Edition interior.
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There may well also be a higher performance version, using the V8 used in the Quattroporte.
