Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recently
confirmed an updated version of the Maserati Levante would go into production
during the third quarter, and one of our readers, Landoni Corrado, has snapped
the crossover undergoing testing in Italy. Looking instantly recognizable, the
facelifted Levante follows in the footsteps of the 2021 Levante Trofeo which
was introduced earlier this year. As a result, it has updated lighting units as
well as a revised grille that appears to feature prominent bars.
While the updated Ghibli adopts a larger
10.1-inch infotainment system, the Levante will retain its 8.4-inch display.
However, like the Levante Trofeo, it should have improved graphics and a higher
resolution. There could also be a handful of other minor changes including a
revised instrument cluster. We can also expect updated driver assistance
systems with “new functions.”
Maserati has been tight-lipped about the
facelifted Levante, but engine options will likely carryover as the company is
planning to introduce a redesigned model in 2023. The next-generation crossover
is slated to adopt a version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 that will power the
upcoming M20. Previous reports have suggested it will have outputs of 523 hp and 572 hp.
That being said, it’s possible the
facelifted Levante could be offered with the hybrid powertrain that recently
debuted in the Ghibli Hybrid. It features a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine, a 48-volt mild hybrid system and an output of 325 hp. That’s not far off from the current Levante which has a
twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 that pumps out 345 hp. Of course,
that’s just speculation at this point and we should learn more about the
facelifted Levante shortly.
