Maserati Levante Hybrid bookings open in India, deliveries in Q2 2022
Maserati has started accepting bookings for the Maserati Levante Hybrid in India, with deliveries for the mild-hybrid SUV beginning after April 2022. This is the second of the iconic Italian brand's mild-hybrid models to come to India after the Ghibli Hybrid in 2021.
Maserati Levante Hybrid engine, specificationsPowering the Maserati Levante Hybrid is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol that pairs with a 48V belt-driven starter generator and an electric supercharger, the outputs being 330PS at 5,750rpm and 450 Nm at 2,250rpm, pairing with an eight-speed automatic. The Italian carmaker claims that placing the battery for the 48V system on the rear axle has let this version keep the 50:50 weight distribution that the brand is known for. The SUV can get from 0 to 100 kmph in 6s and reach a 240 kmph top speed.
Maserati Levante Hybrid interior, exterior
As for styling changes to the Maserati Levante Hybrid, the blue highlights which denote Maserati's hybrid range can be found around the three side air ducts, on the Maserati trident on the C pillar and in the brake callipers. This colour has also been used to highlight embroidered seams of the seats. Also, the launch edition of the Levante hybrid will be done up in a new metallic tri-coat colour called Azzurro Astro, part of the Maserati Fuoriserie customisation programme.
In a tech upgrade to the Levante Hybrid, the Maserati Connect suite of connected-car features has been made available. This adds remote vehicle diagnostics, smartwatch compatibility and Google Home and Alexa integration.
Maserati Levante Hybrid expected price, launch dateThe Levante Hybrid should be priced at around Rs 1.4 crores when it launches here in 2022. The Levante will compete with the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q8 and Mercedes-AMG GLE 53.
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