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| − | '''Maserati Levante. 2016 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/A, 2979 cm³ petrol, 2987 cm³ diesel (V6 DOHC).''' The trident enters the SUV market, with an outwardly sporting model, featuring 50–50 weight distribution and the lowest centre of gravity in its class, riding on a [[Maserati Ghibli III|Ghibli]] platform. Twin-turbo petrol unit built by [[Ferrari]]. Active air suspension. Quality interior for the most part, albeit some switchgear borrowed from [[Chrysler]]–[[Jeep]], and a few plasticky bits. Controls not that logically laid out. Surprisingly, the diesel model not as strong a performer as looks suggest, with average handling; petrol model fared better, with good grip and feeling more nimble. | + | '''Maserati Levante (''Tipo'' M161). 2016–24 (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/A, 1995 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2979 cm³ petrol, 2987 cm³ diesel (V6 DOHC), 3799 cm³ (V8 DOHC).''' The trident enters the SUV market, with an outwardly sporting model, featuring 50–50 weight distribution and the lowest centre of gravity in its class, riding on a [[Maserati Ghibli III|Ghibli]] platform. Twin-turbo petrol unit built by [[Ferrari]]. Active air suspension. Quality interior for the most part, albeit some switchgear borrowed from [[Chrysler]]–[[Jeep]], and a few plasticky bits. Controls not that logically laid out. Surprisingly, the diesel model not as strong a performer as looks suggest, with average handling; petrol model fared better, with good grip and feeling more nimble. V8 from 2018, mild hybrid from 2021. |
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Revision as of 01:01, 14 September 2024
Maserati Levante (Tipo M161). 2016–24 (prod. n/a). 5-door SUV. F/A, 1995 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 2979 cm³ petrol, 2987 cm³ diesel (V6 DOHC), 3799 cm³ (V8 DOHC). The trident enters the SUV market, with an outwardly sporting model, featuring 50–50 weight distribution and the lowest centre of gravity in its class, riding on a Ghibli platform. Twin-turbo petrol unit built by Ferrari. Active air suspension. Quality interior for the most part, albeit some switchgear borrowed from Chrysler–Jeep, and a few plasticky bits. Controls not that logically laid out. Surprisingly, the diesel model not as strong a performer as looks suggest, with average handling; petrol model fared better, with good grip and feeling more nimble. V8 from 2018, mild hybrid from 2021.
Manufacturing location: Mirafiori, Torino, Italy
Marque: Maserati
