Modena, 19 April 2021 – The Maserati Levante Hybrid is presented to the world in both a physical and digital World Premiere event. In fact, the dual nature of Maserati is shown at the Shanghai Auto Show for its live presentation, and, for the rest of the world, in a virtual launch event on the brand’s website (houseof.maserati.com).
With the Brand’s first electrified SUV, Maserati takes a major step forward in its strategy for electrification, which began last year with the Ghibli Hybrid.
“Faster. Greener. Unique”, Levante Hybrid is faster than a diesel, more sustainable than diesel or gasoline, and unique in its specific characteristics.
The Maserati SUV, which has already made an impact in the history of the Brand with its record-breaking figures, now presses ahead into a future in which all new Trident models will be electrified.
Maserati is innovative by nature, and with Levante it pursues the philosophy behind its entry into the world of electrification: the aim of improving performance while staying true to the Brand’s values, delivering speed and agility while saving fuel and reinforcing the Trident’s dedication to driving pleasure and luxury. The result is a hybrid SUV that retains the distinctive roar of every Maserati.
Levante Hybrid combines the 4 cylinder, 2 litre engine with a 48 volt Hybrid system to recover energy during deceleration and braking. The hybrid car weighs less than the 6 cylinder engine equivalent (both diesel and gasoline), and above all has an even better weight distribution since the battery is placed in the rear without compromising the load capacity and optimally balancing the masses of the vehicle. All designed to make Levante Hybrid even more agile and fun to drive.
Thanks to a maximum power output of 330 hp and torque of 450 Nm delivered from just 2,250 rpm, the performance data of the new Levante Hybrid, only available with all-wheel drive, is impressive: a top speed of 240 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds.
In terms of appearance, the Levante Hybrid launch version is characterised by a new metallic tri-coat colour called Azzurro Astro, available as part of the Brand’s customisation programme, Maserati Fuoriserie.
Other exterior and interior details contribute to this car’s immediately recognisable design: some are in blue, the shade chosen to identify hybrid cars, already used by Maserati on Ghibli Hybrid.
On the exterior, blue characterises the three iconic side air ducts, the brake calipers and the C-pillar logo. The same blue shade reappears inside the car, specifically on the embroidered seams of the seats.
Special guests at the digital premiere of Levante Hybrid were David Beckham, the new Maserati Brand Global Ambassador, and Dardust, with an exclusive soundtrack.
Layout
L4 Mild Hybrid with eBooster and 48V BSG
Displacement (cc)
1995
Bore x Stroke (mm)
84 x 90
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Maximum Power (hp @ rpm)
330 @ 5750
Peak torque (Nm @ rpm)
450 @ 2250
Fuel injection
Gasoline Direct Injection GDI
Injection pressure (bar)
200
Induction
1 Mono-scroll turbocharger
1 eBooster 48 V
Crankshaft
Forged steel
Lubrication
Variable displacement oil pump
Timing system
1 chain-drive overhead camshaft with Multiair
Acceleration 0-100 Km/h (s)
6.0
Top speed
>240
Braking distance from 100 to 0 km/h (m)
36
WLTP combined cycle (l/100 km)
TBC *Pending current certification
WLTP combined cycle (g/km)
231-252
*depending on market
Gearbox
ZF eight-speed automatic
Gear ratios
1st: 5; 2nd: 3.2; 3rd: 2.14; 4th: 1.72; 5th: 1.31; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.82; 8th: 0.64; Reverse: 3.46; final: 3.27
Transmission
All-wheel drive with limited slip self-locking mechanical rear differential
Front
Double-wishbone, anti-roll bar
Rear
Multi-link, anti-roll bar
Front
Ventilated discs 345x32 mm, 2-piston floating calipers
Rear
Ventilated discs 330x22 mm, 1-piston floating calipers
Front/rear tyres
265/50 R19
L x D x H (mm)
5005 x 1981 x 1693
Wheelbase (mm)
3004
Front/rear track (mm)
1631 / 1662
Luggage capacity (l)
580
Fuel tank capacity (l)
80
Homologated weight (kg)
2090
International
Africa
Europe
America
Asia
Middle-east
Oceania
