The Maserati Levante, the brand’s best-selling vehicle, has received some technology and design updates for 2021.
While it misses out on the larger, 10.1-inch touchscreen of the updated Ghibli and Quattroporte, its 8.4-inch screen has improved resolution and more of a curved look to it.
It also runs the new Android Automotive operating system with a classier user interface.
Other interior tweaks include restyled analogue gauges and a higher-resolution 7.0-inch information screen in the instrument cluster, with graphics that match the new touchscreen interface.
Outside, there’s a restyled front grille and tail light graphics.
The Levante’s suite of safety features has been supplemented with Active Driving Assist, which helps keep the vehicle centred in its lane on any well-maintained road at speeds of up to 145km/h, provided you’ve activated the adaptive cruise control.
Pricing
- 2021 Maserati Levante 350: $127,000
- 2021 Maserati Levante GranLusso: $146,990
- 2021 Maserati Levante GranSport: $146,990
- 2021 Maserati Levante S GranLusso: $182,490
- 2021 Maserati Levante S GranSport: $182,490
- 2021 Maserati Levante GTS: $268,990
- 2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo: $336,990
All prices exclude on-road costs.
Engines
The 2021 Maserati Levante offers a range of petrol V6 and V8 engines.
The 350 comes with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 producing 257kW of power and 500Nm of torque, with a 0-100km/h time of 6.0 seconds.
S models have higher outputs of 321kW of power and 580Nm of torque, cutting the 0-100km/h sprint down to 5.2 seconds.
The GTS has a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V8 engine producing 405kW of power and 730Nm of torque, while the Trofeo ups those figures to 441kW and 730Nm. 0-100km/h times are 4.2 and 4.1 seconds, respectively.
All Levante models feature all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
The 2021 Maserati Levante uses 11.6L/100km in the 350, 11.8L/100km in the S and 13.5L/100km in the GTS and Trofeo.
All models have an 80L fuel tank and require premium unleaded fuel.
Dimensions
The 2021 Maserati Levante measures 5005mm long, 1693mm tall and 1981mm wide (2158mm including the mirrors).
The GTS and Trofeo are slightly longer and taller, at 5020mm long and 1698mm tall.
Kerb weight ranges from 2109kg for the base model to 2170kg for the Trofeo.
Servicing and Warranty
Maserati offers a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and the choice of two three-year servicing plans.
The Premium package covers all inspections and replacements of consumables and costs $2750, while the Premium Plus includes replacement front and rear brake pads, front and rear brake discs, and wiper blades and costs $5320.
The plans are slightly more expensive for V8-powered Levante models, costing $2935 and $6030, respectively.
The Levante requires servicing every 12 months or 20,000km, whichever comes first.
Safety
The Maserati Levante hasn’t been tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
The following safety features are available in the Levante, though aren’t standard across all variants:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keeping assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning
- Highway assist system
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
Standard Equipment
The Levante 350 comes standard with the following features:
- 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with satellite navigation and wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- DAB+ digital radio
- Eight-way power front seats with driver’s memory
- Heated front seats
- Keyless entry and start
- Reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors
- Bi-xenon headlights
- LED front fog lights
- Automatic headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power tailgate
- Dual-zone climate control
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Eight-speaker sound system
- Air suspension
- Tyre-pressure monitoring
- Limited-slip differential
Optional is the Base package, which adds:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning
- Highway assist system
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- Power tailgate with kick sensor
- Power-adjustable steering column
- Paddle shifters
The Driver Assistance Package (Levante S only) adds:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning
- Highway assist system
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
Both the standard Levante and Levante S are available in GranLusso and GranSport trims, which differ both cosmetically (for example, the grille finish and brake caliper colour) and in features.
The GranLusso adds:
- Ermenegildo Zegna Silk interior
- Soft-close doors
- Illuminated metal sill plates
The GranSport adds:
- 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Front sport seats
- Aluminium pedals
- 20-inch alloy wheels
The GranLusso and GranSport both add:
- Power tailgate with kick sensor
- Power-adjustable steering column
- Paddle shifters
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking with forward-collision warning
- Highway assist system
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
The GTS adds:
- 12-way power front seats with driver and passenger memory
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Power-adjustable pedals
- Sunroof
The Trofeo adds:
- Launch control
- Ventilated front seats
A Nerissimo package (350, S, GTS) adds:
- Black-finish grille, exhaust outlets, mirrors and skid plates
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Dark finishing for tail lights
Standalone options throughout the range include:
- 14-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- 17-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system
- Adaptive LED matrix headlights
- Four-zone climate control
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Remote start
- Panoramic sunroof
- Soft-close doors
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