Maserati Levante (2016 to 2024)

“Is the Levante an objectively better car than the Porsche Cayenne? No. Will that matter to a lot of buyers? Of course not – the Maserati badge is a byword for exclusivity and taste.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Maserati Levante SUV is competitively priced, and practical enough to open the brand up to a new group of buyers.”
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Model reviewed: 3.8 V8 Trofeo
Score: 7 / 10
“The V8s are the best Levantes to date, with the Trofeo showing the sporty SUV in its best light.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Given that this is the company’s first bash at building an SUV, the Maserati Levante is a very decent effort. There’s a lot to like about it; and, even if it’s not the very best car in its class, it’s good enough that the air of exclusivity around it may well be enough to tempt buyers to sign up.”
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Model reviewed: Trofeo
Score: 8 / 10
“Of course it delivers plenty of performance (0-62mph in a launch control assisted 4.1 seconds, as you ask), but it’s the noise that really smears a grin across your face. “
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7 / 10
“Classic chrome-trimmed front grille features active blades that control the flow of air through to the engine intake tract, either improving engine performance or aerodynamic efficiency, and therefore fuel economy.”
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Model reviewed: V6
Score: 6 / 10
“Objectively, a Porsche Cayenne S is a better car. But does it offer the style or flair of the Italian? Not really, and for those who just fancy the idea of owning a Maserati, that’s likely the only justification they’ll need.”
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Model reviewed: S GranSport
Score: 8 / 10
“Minor updates make a big impact on high-riding Maserati Levante’s refinement, even if outright performance still falls shy of rivals.”
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Model reviewed: 3.8 V8 Trofeo
Score: 8 / 10
“On idle it’s more refined than we expect, but put the Trofeo’s V8 to work, and it gives a terrific eight-cylinder bark.”
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Model reviewed: S GranLusso
Score: 8 / 10
“The battle is not just to build a car, but to somehow endow it with your brand identity – even if that’s as a builder of high-performance sports and GT cars. Until now the Levante failed to meet that brief, but with the addition of a far more interesting engine coupled with a genuinely capable chassis, we now have a real Maserati SUV.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“It may not be a thoroughbred V8 grand tourer that Maserati is used to building, but it’s still got a lot to shout about. It drives well, looks good, has a premium feel and has that badge appeal that many customers will be drawn towards.”
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Score: 6.8 / 10
“The Maserati Levante SUV is the firm’s first 4×4, and as you’d expect it’s luxurious, well equipped and pretty good to drive.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Maserati Levante looks superb and in V8 GTS and Trofeo form is fantastic fun to drive. There are roomier large SUVs, though, with better infotainment systems and interior quality.”
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Model reviewed: Trofeo
Score: 8 / 10
“A charming, if flawed, high-performance SUV.”
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Score: 6 / 10
“An accomplished and appealing SUV with a breadth of capabilities, character and identity that set it apart from its rivals.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The Levante is powerful, incredibly comfortable on the move and has a top quality interior. Yes the gear selector is clunky, the brakes could do with more bite and the steering lacks feel through corners, but that doesn’t detract from what is one of the most appealing and desirable SUVs around.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Maserati Levante SUV is flawed, but feels exotic. It handles better than a 2.2-tonne SUV should, while all models offer a thrilling turn of pace.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8 / 10
“Engaging drive from well-judged Maserati Levante SUV”
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Model reviewed: Levante S
“The luxurious 164mph Maserati Levante S SUV is the closest you’ll get to a Ferrari crossover.”
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Model reviewed: 3.8-litre petrol automatic Trofeo
Score: 8 / 10
“The finest Levante and, more importantly, a proper Maserati.”
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Model reviewed: Levante 3.0-litre V6 petrol automatic S GranSport
Score: 7 / 10
“An Italian GT locked in an SUV’s body.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“A much better all-rounder than many people give it credit for. Maserati’s refreshed SUV deserves a wider audience.”
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Model reviewed: Trofeo
Score: 7 / 10
“A Maserati SUV with a Ferrari engine. Noisy, fun, a bit silly. Not quite as good as a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, but with a good chunk more character.”
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Model reviewed: 3.0-litre V6 diesel automatic
Score: 4 / 10
“The Levante is spacious and well equipped, but the driving experience doesn’t live up to the badge’s promise.”
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