Maserati Levante

[FiestaST]

1st pics of Maserati's 1st ever SUV; the Levante. Looks decidedly okay...not as smart as they sport cars.

"Maserati reveals the exterior form of the Maserati Levante, the first SUV in the brand's more than one hundred year history: the new model completes the existing range of saloon and sports cars, extending the offering together with the Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo and GranCabrio models.

The design of the Levante features clear associations with the Maserati brand and its distinctive Italian character: the aggressive front introduces new, tapered headlights separated into two elements, with the upper headlight unit connected to the radiator grille. Maserati's design signature is clearly visible on the sides: the three iconic air vents on the front wings, the trapezoidal C-pillar with the "Saetta" logo and the large, frameless door windows. The rear is dominated by the very tapered back window and streamlined shape, both typical of a high-performance sports car.

At a technical level, the Maserati Levante's chassis is designed to combine the outstanding on-road performance typical of every Maserati with unrivalled handling even on very low-grip surfaces and an excellent off-road performance and ride. The new SUV boasts a high level of content as standard, with all versions featuring: sophisticated electronic suspension with controlled damping and air springs, which can be set on several levels, "Q4" intelligent all-wheel drive and 8-speed automatic transmission specially calibrated for the brand's new SUV.

When it comes to power units, the Maserati Levante is equipped with both petrol and diesel engines that are all Euro6-compliant.

The Maserati Levante is built at the Mirafiori plant in Turin; the first cars have already come off the assembly line with the launch planned for spring 2016 in Europe, to be followed by the rest of the world in late 2016."

http://www.netcarshow.com/maserati/2017-levante/

 

[boxerulez]

Thas not an SUV thats a Hatchback Crossover.

 

[boxerulez]

Where does Utility fit in there? You wont even be able to fit a bedside table in the back of that thing.

 

[FiestaST]

 

[XennoX]

Looks decidedly average.

 

[Drifter]

Porsche Cayenne from the back.

 

[FiestaST]

Lets get the comments going.It's Maser's 1st SUV...

 

[Bryn]

The front end is lifting straight from BMW and the back from Porsche. Poor show.

 

[Shah33m]

Why are the tailpipe covers different?
Edit: seems to be the lighting

 

[satanboy]

Like it.

 

[crackersa]

The front end is lifting straight from BMW and the back from Porsche. Poor show.

Tends to be the norm in the car industry, to borrow from each other's.

One if BMW models has headlights that where lifted from the camaro

 

[FiestaST]

Monday discussion...in 3; 2; 1...

 

[Zyk1]

Its actually looks very nice.

 

[PsYTraNc3]

It looks better than any BMW or Porsche SUV I've ever seen...
So who cares if they borrowed some design concepts?

 

[OrbitalDawn]

I think that looks fscking awesome.

 

[FiestaST]

Oh dear...

 

[Brawler]

haha. They all look so similar.

 

[FiestaST]

More press pics are out:











"Maserati has chosen the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show to introduce the first SUV in its hundred-year history: the Maserati Levante.

As with many Maseratis from the past, the new car's name is inspired by a wind: the Levante is a warm Mediterranean wind that can change from a light breeze to an irresistible natural force in an instant, mirroring the character of the first Maserati SUV.

The Maserati Levante is the ideal complement to the Maserati range. Combined with the Quattroporte, Ghibli, GranTurismo and GranCabrio, the range now covers the entirety of the global luxury automotive market.

Design, Exclusivity and Performance are the key characteristics for describing this new Maserati. Distinctively Italian in style, with breathtaking and iconic Maserati design features.

The interior has been created with the finest materials, most exquisite to the touch, from optional premium leather to Ermenegildo Zegna silk, made in Trivero by the Zegna wool mill with a patented process.

The spaciousness of the interior, enhanced by the panoramic electric sunroof, is combined with coupé-sleek external lines and the best aerodynamic efficiency in its category with a Cx coefficient of just 0.31.

The new Maserati SUV is based on the Quattroporte and Ghibli architecture, further evolved and refined to meet the expectations of this market segment, in which Maserati will compete for the first time.

The technology applied to every Levante is designed to offer outstanding performance both on- and off-road. Sophisticated suspension - double-wishbone on the front axle and multi-link on the rear, combined with electronically controlled damping, four corner air-springs providing 5 dynamic ride levels (plus one additional park-position), play an essential role in the car's handling.

Furthermore, with the lowest centre of gravity in its class, perfectly balanced weight distribution (50-50) between front and rear, high levels of dynamic torsional and flexional stiffness, and a mechanical self-locking rear differential as standard, when driven on-road, the Levante delivers all the performance and emotion typical of every Maserati.

The height-adjustment of the body position particularly useful in off-road driving guarantees ride comfort at the top of the category; when set to the minimum ground clearance, it enables the car to perform at its sporty best.

The Maserati Levante is fitted with a 3 litre V6 Twin-Turbo petrol engine with either 350hp or 430hp, and a 275hp 3 litre V6 Turbo Diesel. All engines are combined with the "Q4" intelligent all-wheel drive system - which can transfer torque between the axles instantaneously when required - and an 8-speed automatic gearbox, with integrated Start&Stop System.

In terms of performance, the Levante S (430hp) covers 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, has a top speed of 264 km/h, and provides combined NEDC-cycle consumption and emission figures of 10.9 l/100 km and 253g CO2/km respectively. 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 Diesel-powered Levante (275hp) covers 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 230 km/h, while its combined cycle consumption and emission figures are 7.2 l/100 km and 189g CO2/km respectively.

The human-machine interface on board is based on an evolution of the Maserati Touch Control system, completely updated to offer even more functionality and convenience: the 8.4" high-resolution screen is capacitive, and can - in addition to the touch system - be operated using the new rotary control in the central tunnel.

A wide range of sophisticated advanced driver assistance systems is available, including adaptive cruise control with automatic Start&Stop function, forward collision warning, automatic brake assist system and lane departure warning. Further options include blind spot alert, surround view camera and a powerlift tailgate.

Two extended feature packs are available for the Levante, a Luxury-Package and a Sport-Pack; they each include a variety of distinctive stylistic and technical contents and enable customers to extensively personalise the exterior and interior of the Levante.

The list of accessories, tailored to the vehicle's high quality and functionality standards, offers a wider array of options than ever before which includes cargo solutions, useful everyday items and a variety of roof carrier or trailer options.

The Maserati Levante is built in a dedicated, completely refurbished and modernized area of the Mirafiori plant in Turin; the first cars have already come off the assembly line and the market launch is planned for this spring in Europe, to be followed by the rest of the world.

The list price for the Swiss market, where the Levante has been launched, is 75.900 CHF."

 

[FiestaST]

 

[FiestaST]

From this shot it looks actually really good



Strange no V8 option yet

"Engine options for the Levante will consist of the following Maserati powerplants:

A detuned 3,0-litre twin-turbo V6 delivering 261 kW and 500 N.m of torque which will achieve a 0-100 km/h time of 6,0 seconds and a top speed of 251 km/h.
A stock 3,0-litre twin-turbo V6 delivering 321 kW and 580 N.m of torque which will achieve a 0-100 km/h time of 5,2 seconds and a top speed of 264 km/h.
A turbodiesel 3,0-litre V6 by VM Motori delivering 202 kW and 600 N.m of torque which will reach 0-100 km/h in 6,9 seconds with a top speed of 239 km/h.
No V8 mentioned as yet."

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/maserati-levante-officially-revealed/