Maserati has revealed the new Levante Hybrid at the Shanghai Auto Show, taking the next step in the brand’s electrification strategy following the reveal of the Ghibli Hybrid last year. The new electrified variant of the Maserati Levante, which is also the first hybrid SUV with the trident badge, is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine fitted with a 48-volt belt-driven starter-generator and paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The mild-hybrid Levante produces 325 HP and 450 Nm of torque and is available only with all-wheel-drive.
Maserati also claims that the new Levante
Hybrid is lighter than the six-cylinder petrol and diesel variants at 2,090 kg, and comes with a better weight distribution since the battery is
placed in the rear. 0-100 km/h comes in 6 seconds while top speed is
set at over 240 km/h. The Italian carmaker also promises that the
electrified Levante will still sound like a Maserati.
The new Maserati Levante Hybrid features
blue detailing on the exterior to identify its hybrid powertrain, including the
side air ducts, the brake calipers, and the trident badge on the C-Pillar. The
same blue shade can be found inside, on the embroidered seams of the seats.
The latest Maserati Connect infotainment
system was revealed as part of the Levante’s recent facelift, using a larger
10.1-inch touchscreen high-resolution display with a frameless design. The new
system is based on the Android Automotive operating system and remains always
connected. Owners can use either the Maserati Connect App or a virtual personal
assistant (Amazon Alexa and Google Assist)
to stay in contact with the vehicle.
In addition, the launch version of the new
Maserati Levante Hybrid debuts a new metallic tri-coat exterior color option,
called Azzurro Astro, which will be available through the brand’s customization
programme, Maserati Fuoriserie.
