Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 AWD GranLusso 2017

History and background

The Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 AWD GranLusso fits into the period when Maserati broadened its model range with an SUV alongside the existing sedans and GranTurismo models. The Levante was introduced as the brand's first SUV, marking an important step in the modernization of the range. The model was named after a warm Mediterranean wind, a customary tradition at Maserati, which more often applies names from the world of wind and navigation.

The Levante was on a platform closely related to that of the Quattroporte and Ghibli, with an emphasis on a combination of road-oriented handling and everyday practicality. In the market, Maserati positioned the Levante as an alternative to luxury SUVs from Germany and Britain, with a stronger emphasis on design, brand identity and a more distinctly Italian character. The GranLusso version is among the more luxury-oriented variants within the Levante range and was offered alongside other versions to serve different customer profiles.

The Maserati Levante appeared at a time when the SUV segment accounted for a large share of global demand for premium cars. Maserati responded to this with a model designed to make the brand more accessible to a wider audience without distancing itself from its sporty and exclusive positioning. The Levante thus became an important model in Maserati's recent brand history.

Characteristics and features


The Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 AWD GranLusso is equipped with all-wheel drive, a feature within this model type that matches the combination of comfort, stability and practicality for which the Levante was developed. The 3.0 V6 designation refers to the six-cylinder gasoline engine family that Maserati employed in this generation. Within the model range, this version is distinguished by the GranLusso specification, which, as a luxury-oriented version, occupies its own place alongside the more sporty variants.

For the Levante, Maserati developed a body shape that is clearly recognizable as an SUV, but incorporates several of the brand's stylistic elements, including a long hood, a relatively slender roofline and a design-oriented finish. As such, the Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 AWD GranLusso follows the brand's tradition of emphatically linking technology and design. The model was positioned by Maserati as a car with a distinct brand identity within the higher SUV segment.

Summary


The 2017 Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 AWD GranLusso is Maserati's first SUV and represents an important development within recent brand history. With its V6 designation, all-wheel drive and GranLusso trim, this specimen occupies a place within the more luxurious part of the Levante range. To get a good idea of the lot, we recommend you come to the viewing day.