Post much wait, the new Maserati Levante has finally been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 1.45 crores. Maserati kicked-off the New Year with the launch of the 2018 Maserati Quattroporte GTS and the newly launched Levante SUV emerges as the latest addition to the 2018 range of the carmaker. Along with the standard Levante, the SUV is also available in GranSport and GranLusso variants.
Under the hood, the India-bound Maserati Levante will be powered by a 3-litre V6 turbo diesel engine which generates 271bhp of power and 600Nm of torque. The eight-speed automatic gearbox powers the ‘Q4’ intelligent all-wheel drive system. The vehicle is capable of sprinting from 0 - 100kmph in just about 6.9 seconds and is capable of achieving a top speed of 230kmph. To keep the excitement alive among sport-focused drivers, the Levante gets Electric Power Steering (EPS) which enables the Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) package, which includes new active functions such as Highway Assist (HA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA) and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR).
As for safety, the Levante offers forward collision warning, automatic brake assist system and lane departure warning system. The vehicle also offers blind spot alert, surround view camera and power lift tailgate. The SUV features human-machine interface on board, which is based on an evolution of the Maserati Touch Control system, has also been completely updated to offer additional functions and convenience with the 8.4-inch high-resolution screen and rotary control on the central tunnel. Moreover, the SUV also comes with premium optional upgrades that include sound systems created in association with Bowers and Wilkins or Harman Kardon, and the world’s most stylish car interior, designed by the renowned fashion house of Ermenegildo Zegna.
The ex-showroom prices for the 2018 Maserati Levante are as follows:
Levante Diesel – Rs 1,45,12,054
Levante Diesel GranSport - Rs 1,48,63,774
Levante Diesel GranLusso – Rs 1,53,83,399
