Maserati Levante Folgore is Prepared for EV-Only Release, Second-Generation Excellence Poised on Giorgo Architecture

SUVs have quickly become some of the most appealing and versatile vehicles in the market, and here at Jim Butler Maserati of St. Louis, we know that we have a lot to offer in that category! The Levante was our flagship SUV, and there is a second-generation model that is currently under development. The Carscoops.com blog reported on all of the details last week, and began with CEO David Grasso’s official comment that this Levante will “benefit heavily from synergies between Stellantis’ 14 brands.”
The Levante Folgore will preside over the completely reworked and all-electric version of Alfa Romeo’s Giorgio architecture, which is also currently being used by the dynamic GranTurismo and smaller Grecale SUV. All-wheel drive is expected to be offered as standard, with the most powerful variant likely receiving a powertrain that will produce 751 horsepower and 995 lb-ft of torque. This is a significant increase over the current Maserati Levante Trofeo, which now tops out at a still very respectable 580 horsepower derived from its twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8.
An upgraded battery pack now boasts increased density, also expected to be present in the Quattroporte Folgore’s predominant flagship model set to debut next year. Competition will include the BMW IX, the Mercedes-Benz E QS, and the Audi Q8 E-tron. As the market transitions from sedans to SUVs, so many factors have led to the conclusion that customers will be served better with more practical and economical versions such as the crossover SUV.
We assure you that the pure engineering magic of Maserati and the electrification of the future are a revolutionary and downright sensational combination. This is likely to become our most popular model due to its positioning, set to ideally fill any void left by the sedans in the range. The choice to bypass PHEVS and go fully electric is aligned with goals that will resonate with the need to gradually abandon the gas-powered model.
The “Folgore” all-electric versions of our models have been promised by 2025, and our Formula E technology that begins competing next year was a huge source of inspiration. We are also incredibly thrilled with the new GranTurismo, which will also be available with a 3-liter, 6-cylinder internal combustion engine, with two separate versions capable of 490 and 500 horsepower. The changes of the future are bound to affect different parts of the world at varying speeds, and it is now evident that the future of electrification has become the present.
The Mirafiori plant just underwent a large upgrade to prepare it for all-electric production, and the winds of change are certain to keep the vibrant thrill during each model’s drive alive, appealing, and always exhilarating!

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