Maserati showcased their first hybrid SUV the Levante at Shanghai Autoshow , also it was also showcased to world during the world premier. Maserati wanted to built something lighter than the V6 so they rolled out the Hybrid version of the SUV as they thought it was an best option.
This is an second step of Maserati moving towards electrification after introducing Ghibli Hybrid last year.
Suv is equipped with 4 cylinder, 2 litre engine with a 48 volt Hybrid system , hybrid gets recharged when decelerating and braking. The car weights 20kgs less than V6 Petrol and 115kg lighter than Diesel Variant.
The car makes 330 hp and torque of 450 Nm delivered from just 2,250 rpm. There will be also an upper trim GT Maserati says that the car won't miss the sport sound for which Maserati is praised which definitely will be produced through engine and not an fake sound system.
SUV will only be an all wheel drive with an top speed of 240km/h while making an run of 0-100 in 6 seconds.
Maserati says it focused on weight distribution of the car so as to make the car more agile and fun to drive hence battery is placed in the rear without compromising the load capacity and optimally balancing the masses of the vehicle
Talking of design Language the SUV gets new metallic tri-coat colour called Azzurro Astro.
The SUV uses the same blue shade which is used by Ghibli Hybrid. More exterior designs which used by Maserati are blue characterises the three iconic side air ducts, the brake calipers and the C-pillar logo. The blue shade is also seen in embroidered seams of the seats in the SUV.
There is no as such fix date of launch in India but it would be introduced to in India on same time when the SUV will be launched in European market.
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