2021 Maserati Levante, Trofeo, GTS Review – Design, Engine, Price

The upcoming 2021 Maserati Levante will offer mid-cycle updates. This SUV is still as luxurious as before and is one of the fastest SUVs on the market. The new model has been spied for the second time in recent months. The first spy photos made the latest external changes. However, a new group was full of interior details, and Maserati will offer several upgrades.

Levante does not change in terms of performance. In addition, the popular Levante Trofeo version gets similar upgrades, but nothing changes under the hood. Finally, this SUV will go on sale in the second half of 2020.

 

2021 Maserati Levante exterior design

We have said that there will be external upgrades, but do not expect anything important to change. The upcoming 2021 Maserati Levante will get some minor updates and only that spy shots will appear. The front is largely preserved, which may disappoint some fans. On the other hand, some customers are definitely satisfied with the current look.

However, the back comes with updated taillights. In this part, the model is spied with additional camouflage. This means that something new is hidden under a heavy camouflage. The rear bumper looks redesigned, and Maserati is likely to offer sharper body lines for a more sporty look. Quad exhausts are visible, strongly indicating that nothing under the hood will change.

2021 Maserati Levante Interior reform

While the exterior has not made any major changes, the 2021 Maserati Levante interior will definitely receive many updates. The second batch of spy photos is available and it looks like we’re dealing with a comprehensive fix. The redesigned dashboard is easy to spot despite camouflage. The new infotainment screen is also visible and will include the next generation Uconnect system. New furnishings are another chance and even a full digital dashboard can be on the cards.

Some parts are invisible, so take this as pure speculation. In addition to the new upholstery, Levante will definitely offer more high-quality materials. This makes the cabin look luxurious. Finally, the manufacturer plans to introduce more driver assistance systems and most of them will be introduced as standard. The popular Levante Trofeo variant gets almost the same regular Levante updates.

2021 Maserati Levante Engine and transmission specifications

First of all, Levante Trofeo is a more powerful variant that has also been spied on. This model introduces a new 4.0-liter V8 engine with a power of 590 hp. However, the 2021 Maserati Levante does not introduce a new V8. Instead, Levante will take charge of setting up the engine itself. Includes a 3.0-liter V6 turbo engine. This output is estimated at 345 hp.

However, the S equipment level with the same engine will produce up to 424 hp. We don’t know which engine will run the Levante GTS Edition. The first option is the current 3.8-liter, which provides 550 hp. The second possible result is the mentioned V8 engine. All trim levels will use the same eight-speed automatic transmission. Finally, the all-wheel drive system is standard.

2021 Maserati Levante price and release date

The 2021 Maserati Levante is slated to arrive in the second half of the year. However, the exact release date is not yet known. The price starts at approximately $ 80,000. The Levante S starts at $ 88,000, and the GTS price is around $ 118,000. However, the most expensive alternative is the Levante Trofeo available for $ 170,000.

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2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo

After launching for the 2017 model year, the Maserati Levante also gets an update as part of its mid-cycle facelift to improve its poor sales. Our spies picked up the updated 2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo, which is subject to cold weather changes, and while no visible changes outside, major changes can be found under the hood.

 

2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo engine

The current Maserati Levante is available with a 3.8-liter V8 that offers 550 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque in the GTS, 590 hp and 538 lb-ft at the top of 2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo. This setting allows luxury SUVs to accelerate from 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds before reaching a top speed of 187 mph.

A poster on the windshield of the prototype confirms that the upcoming V8 engine from the Levante Trofeo will have a larger displacement of 4.0 liters, but it will provide the same power of 590 hp, which may have been due to Ferrari’s failure to build engines 2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo.

2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo interior

Elsewhere, the dashboard and interior are completely covered, indicating that the cabin will also undergo some major changes. Our sources indicate that the improved 2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo will be upgraded with a fully digital dashboard and an updated information and entertainment system. The exterior is also likely to get some minor updates as the development progresses, such as changes to the front bumper and taillights, while still featuring an aggressive body and quad exhaust system. Maserati has confirmed that the new Levante face-lift will debut alongside the revamped Quattroporte this summer.

2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo Exterior

The new Trofeo may not be very different in appearance. The outlook of the SUV SUV seems to have largely remained the same. Some minor changes can only be seen once the SUV is officially launched. Changes may include things like the new front bumper and taillights. When the SUV was noticed, the interior changes were not recognized because the dashboard and the interior were covered, which is a good sign.

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2021 Maserati Levante GTS

2021 Maserati Levante GTS interior

2021 Maserati Levante GTS cabin is less accurate on the outside. Pieno Fiore red leather, which decorates just about everything, is like sitting in a bear’s belly – a sensation that is amplified when the bike comes to life. Aside the color, the interior is what you expect; They are spacious and very well designed, with concrete surfaces and an abundance of Trident badges. The open carbon center console – a choice in the GTS – is finished with a driving position, and integrated suspension handles. Meanwhile, the technology includes an 8.4-inch touch screen and a premium-quality speaker system from Bowers & Wilkins or Harman Kardon.

 

2021 Maserati Levante GTS engine

But back to this meager V8 engine, which Trofeo is the most specific Maserati ever with 156 hp per liter. All this power completes 730 Nm of torque, and this means that this large SUV can break 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 186 mph. Meanwhile, the 530-horsepower 2021 Maserati Levante GTS engine is not far from the limit with 710 Nm of torque, 0-62 mph in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph.

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