Here at Jim Butler Maserati of St Louis, we are thrilled that the models we offer here on the lot easily fit that description, and the Hybrid Ghibli was released in July of last year to exciting fans worldwide. The Levante will now undergo the same exciting 48-volt restoration, and offers a new GT trim level as well as a few revisions that debuted this year.
The lifeblood of this electrified SUV is a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine boasting a mild-hybrid setup and four cylinders. It cranks out 330 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque, which multiple expert test drivers have claimed offers up diesel-like characteristics in the low-end rpms while having the smoothness you could expect from a six-cylinder gasoline mill. This new Levante makes it up to 60 mph in just six short seconds and has a top speed of 149 mph.
Equipped with all-wheel drive, air suspension, and a mechanical limited-slip differential as standard equipment, fuel consumption is cut by 16 percent, and weight distribution is split evenly between the two axles after the hybrid-related battery is mounted in the back. The brand-new 3-layer metallic blue shade named “Azzuro Astro” is well-characterized by blue accents on the 3 side air intakes, logo by the C-pillar, and brake calipers. There’s an awesome interior upgrade in the form of an 8.4-inch touchscreen next to the 7-inch driver’s display, and this is one of the world’s only SUVs that is truly track-ready that resides on 21-inch wheels.
The traditional and famed Maserati “growl” will still be emitted from the existing exhaust, without the need for electronic amplifiers that will aid future electric models in producing the one-of-a-kind sound. We are excited to fulfill the promise of 13 new models within the next 3 years, with fully-electric models beginning to arrive in 2022 and branded as the signature Folgore variety, or “Thunderbolt” in Italian. All future EV’s will boast a 3-motor makeup with one residing on the front axle and two on the rear.
This will provide the means for all-wheel drive and torque vectoring, and power can be sent to each axle depending on desired traction level. The 800v EV system used for future vehicles will allow for favorable charging rates of up to 300kW, employing the same technology found in Formula 1 and Formula E powertrains. This very important model and “step along the way” leading up to full electrification is sure to enjoy its very own version of pride and popularity, with the full-blooded spirit of the grand touring essence and track-hungry contender as its inspiration!
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