Remember the Maserati Levante SUV we previewed a couple of months ago? Well, the 2018 model is now available in India in three variants, with prices starting from Rs 1.45 crore all the way up to Rs 1.53 crore.
The 2018 Maserati Levante is available only in the diesel variant in India (we had driven the petrol variant in the UAE). It comes with a 3-litre V6 diesel engine that puts out 275 bhp power and 600 Nm torque. It’s mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive.
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The Price
Maserati Levante Diesel STD: Rs 1.45 crore
Maserati Levante Diesel GranSport: Rs 1.48 crore
Maserati Levante Diesel GranLusso: Rs 1.53 crore
Watch the video review of the 2018 Maserati Levante:
What makes the 2018 Maserati Levante different from the earlier model? Well, the visual cues may not be very different, but it has adopted a bit more tech. For one, it now gets electronic power steering, which has allowed Maserati to offer some more driver assist systems.
The Levante has radar-guided highway assist, lane-keeping assist, active blind spot assist, and traffic sign recognition built into it. The EPS has not taken away the feel of the car, but it has made it a little more nimble. It comes with forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic brake assist.
The infotainment system has been upgraded to an 8.4 inch touchscreen unit, which sports Android Auto and Apple Car Play, besides acting as a screen for the reverse camera.
It has an air-suspension system that can be raised or lowered depending on the terrain it is travelling on. The interiors are crafted in leather (and silk, depending on the trim), with wood paneling. It looks and feels premium, as it should.
The 2018 Maserati Levante goes on sale immediately and is available at its dealerships in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.
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