Many amazing journalists see the Maserati brand as affluent and eye-catching before they even have the pleasure of getting behind the wheel. With Valentine’s day fast approaching consumer’s maybe looking for just such a gift. February brings about the 1st in-depth look at Q1 for the year, time to ramp up all business efforts, and a bit of a sleepy and dazed sensation all around, but Valentine’s is undoubtedly an evening that the most important one in your life should remember for many years to come.
The 2021 Maserati Levante GTS makes its way onto the crossover SUV scene with its heftily-oversized front fascia, curvy exterior, and unmistakable Trident logo. The writers on staff at the Troy Record took a three-hour road trip across New York state with the Levante on a test drive and immediately fell in love with the way the 22-inch wheels handled on the highway. As the crew approached the mountains, the air ride suspension noticeably worked in their favor by not allowing every little road imperfection to affect them and providing a sense of continuous cushioning.
The on board Highway Assist Feature offered up it’s own defined and unique brand of level 2 autonomy. This is future tech is powered by radar sensors and a forward-facing camera not only keeps you safe but helps maintain distance between you and the vehicle situated in front. Combined with a heightened sense of luxury, accentuated with the comfortable extra-padded leather seats, an 8.4-inch infotainment system, and a massive array of extra comfort settings makes the 2021 Levante one smooth ride.
As soon as you get used to taking an SUV this nice out daily, you are going to find yourself needing to consistently take in just how inspiring clear and pristine-sounding tunes are once you hit the road. The Levante GTS comes with a 14-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system, with the option to upgrade to a 17-speaker Bowers and Wilkins number to energize and amp up anything from your favorite podcast to the latest and greatest album. The available 550 horsepower under the hood delivers great amounts of performance right away, and compared to just about any other crossover in existence possesses the performance note that wins over any other “piping and lucid dream” you can stack it up against.
After over a century of providing grand touring enthusiasts with cars that go above and beyond in every imaginable way, we wanted to transform a vehicle that is most often put to use for hauling and getting through “life happens” occurrences into something always weighing in above par. Some would argue that a track-ready SUV does not have a place and firm fit for today’s driver, yet every enthusiastic owner we talk to reinforces our admiration and the highest level of confidence for the Levante and its clandestine cornering abilities.
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