Maserati unveiled the Levante Trofeo in New York. Designed to battle the Porsche Cayenne
Turbo, the high-performance crossover has a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 engine that
is built by Ferrari. It produces 590 PS and 730 Nm of
torque. This enables the model to rocket from 0-100 km/h in 3.9
seconds and onto a top speed in excess of 300 km/h.
The Levante Trofeo has
been equipped with an aggressive exterior that includes Full Matrix LED
headlights, a piano black grille and muscular air intakes with honeycomb mesh
inserts. The sporty styling cues don’t stop there as designers also installed a
ventilated hood and an assortment of carbon fiber components.
Other unique touches include “Saetta” Trofeo logos
on the C-pillars and massive 22-inch forged aluminum wheels which are the
largest ever fitted on a Maserati. A closer inspection also reveals a
four-tailpipe sports exhaust system and a body-color diffuser.
Moving inside, drivers will find sculpted
sport seats which are covered in Pieno Fiore natural leather upholstery. The
model also has contrast stitching and Trofeo logos embroidered on the
headrests.
The sporty philosophy is apparent thanks to matte
carbon fiber trim, paddle shifters and a unique instrument cluster with V8
badging. The crossover also boasts a dashboard-mounted clock, unique floor mats
and a 17-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium surround sound system.
Since the Levante Trofeo is all about performance,
the company created a new Corsa driving mode with a launch control function.
Maserati says the mode improves engine response and gear changes while also
reducing the ride height and firming up the suspension.
The Trofeo will also become the first Levante to
come equipped with the Integrated Vehicle Control system. The automaker says it
will provide a “genuine Maserati driving experience” by preventing vehicle
instability rather than correcting issues after they occur.
The Maserati Levante Trofeo will go into production
this summer and the company will offer a launch edition exclusively in Canada
and the United States. It features dark exterior accents, exclusive interior
combinations and a launch edition badge on the center console.
