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There is a plethora of safety equipment on offer
Safety and After Sales Service – The Levante gets safety tech like ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Hill Hold Assist, Hill Descent Control, adaptive front lighting system, six airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, surround view camera, Active Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning. After sales service is limited to Mumbai and Bengaluru only and since the Levante is a CBU, you might even have to bury your pockets for spare parts and service costs.
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The Levante isn’t a perfect luxury SUV but offers lots of exclusivity
Verdict – The Maserati Levante is priced at a rather optimistic Rs. 1.54 crores (ex-showroom) which makes us wonder whether the car is really worth that kind of moolah. Well, not really. At that price point, there are a lot of modern rivals which offer more car for the price than what the Levante does. However, the Trident badge offers unparalleled exclusivity and with the catchy styling, this Maserati SUV does stand out on our roads. So if you don’t mind spending some big ones on getting a car that will set you apart from the Germans and Brits owned by people in your golf club, the Levante could be the perfect choice.
What’s Cool
* Styling is just wow!
* Interiors far better than other Maserati offerings
* Ride and handling balance is very good
* Diesel engine sounds SWEET
What’s Uncool
* Engine performance isn’t all that exciting
* Pricing is very optimistic
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The styling is just on point, looks good from every angle
Alternatives: Range Rover Sport, BMW X6, Jaguar F-Pace, Porsche Cayenne
2018 Maserati Levante Specifications
* Engine: 2987cc, V6, Twin-Turbo, DOHC
* Power: 275 HP @ 4000 RPM
* Torque: 600 Nm @ 2000-2600 RPM
* Transmission: 8-Speed AT
* Fuel Consumption: 8-10 km/l
* Fuel Type: Diesel
* Suspension: Advanced Active Air Suspension
* Tyres: 265/50/19
* Brakes: Discs (Front & Rear), ABS
* Safety: 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, ISOFIX, Hill Hold Assist, TPMS, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Hill Descent Control, Active Blind Spot Assist
2018 Maserati Levante Dimensions
* Overall length x width x height: 5003 mm X 2158 mm X 1679 mm
* Wheelbase: 3004 mm
* Ground Clearance: 207 mm
* Boot Space: 580-litres
* Turning Radius: 5.85-metres
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 80-litres
* Kerb Weight: 2205 kgs
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Would you buy a Maserati over a Range Rover or Porsche?
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