Maserati Levante Trofeo Evokes Northern Italy’s Lavish Character and Charms as Champion of Tech

As the changing of seasons is coming close once again and we take the time to look back at Maserati’s illustrious history here at Jim Butler Maserati of St. Louis, it was more than 100 years ago when two brothers set out to lay the groundwork for such a high-performing and memorable line of cars. Even if the hard-working duo could envision the company still thriving in 2022, they could never imagine the caliber and intricate candor of vehicles now being built. 

The Forbes automotive experts recently took the Maserati Levante Trofeo for a lengthy test drive, and picked the very scenic northern Michigan for the location. The 197.6-inch-long Levante takes up residence in a category that has become more populated over the past two decades, with brands jumping in on the action that no one would have previously thought would be there. Even Ferrari will still soon add to the roster of high-end brands that have jumped on the crossover SUV bandwagon, and so many experts and diehard enthusiasts are wondering what sets the Levante apart from the competition.

The overall design style has been breathed into the Levante well, with the addition of a bolder-shaped grille and rear glass with a characteristic forward slope. Every trim level now also features the presence of twin-turbocharged engines sourced from the supercar genius-level known as Ferrari, with the GT and Modena getting V6s with 345 of 424 horsepower. The Modena S brandishes 550-horsepower from a 3.8-liter V8, while the high-presiding and sensationally performing Trofeo doles out 580 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque. 

This engine also asserts its all-around superiority with a pair of twin-scroll turbos and a separate intercooler that provides a higher threshold of peak power and overall responsiveness. Each of these models offers All-wheel-drive as standard, and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The driving modes on the Trofeo are normal, I.C.E., off-road, and Corsa. The off-road mode kicks in and lifts the body up a couple of inches, and the Trofeo variant also comes with 380-mm diameter cross-drilled rotors and six-piston calipers on the front. 

We must give the Forbes crew massive props for recognizing that taking advantage of those who have long been established in northern Italy’s region’s skills at craftsmanship is one of the most rewarding opportunities in the modern auto world: grave attention to detail and longstanding quality is evident at each mile marker. Paint selections are applied entirely by hand in three different coats, then the final layer is a red-tinted form of glossy clear coat. We’d have to fully recommend the Corsa drive mode to savor the characteristic crackle and throaty growl these engines have always been known for.

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