2021 Maserati Levante

The 2021 Maserati Levante is a luxury SUV sold in the US market that gets a hot blooded powertrain to match the thrill of its exhaust notes. The SUV, however, lacks some of its charm because of the reason it shares most common parts with other Fiat Chrysler umbrella cars. Still the seductive SUV gives a tough trial to rivals like the BMW X5. Also the Audi Q7 and the Porsche Cayenne are on the list.

Maserati Levante as usual will be available in six different trim levels with both different prices and features. The trims are named as Base, GranSport, GranLusso, S, S GranSport, and S GranLusso. The base trim is expected to be priced at $74,490 while the top trim is expected to be priced at $94,000. All the trims pack a decent amount of features for their price and are equally powerful on the tracks.

Trim	Base	GranSport	GranLusso	S	S GranSport	S GranLusso
MSRP	$74,490	$80,490	$80,490	$88,000	$94,000	$94,000
Key Features	Power liftgate	19-inch aluminum-alloy	21-inch machine-polished Helios wheels	GPS navigation system	Rear laminated glass	Active torque control
	Keyless entry	Smartphone integration	Highway assist system	Forward-facing camera	Power-adjustable steering column	Heated mirrors
	8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment	Dual-pane panoramic sunroof	Maserati touch control plus	Heated front seats	Electronic power steering	Front and rear parking sensors
	Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	12-way power-adjustable seats	Bluetooth connectivity	Cooled glovebox	USB connectivity	8-speaker 280-watt Maserati music system

The Base trim level will cost almost $74,490 and will come up loaded with features like an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, keyless entry, and many more.

The GranSport trim level may cost almost $80,490 and it will offer features like 12-way power-adjustable seats, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and many more.

The GranLusso trim level also may have a price of $80,490 and will offer features like Bluetooth connectivity, Maserati touch control plus, and many more.

The S trim level is going to have a cost of almost $88,000 and will be stuffed with features like a cooled glovebox, heated front seats, and many more. 

The S GranSport trim level is expected to have a cost of almost $94,000 and will be loaded with lots of features like electronic power steering, Power-adjustable steering column, and many more.

The S GranLusso trim level is expected to have a cost of $94,000 and will offer features like 8-speaker 280-watt Maserati music system, active torque control, and many more.

The 2021 Maserati Levante is one of the top-rated brands by associations like J.D Power and NHTSA. The Italian brand is considered as the benchmark of perfection. The 2020 Maserati Levante was not rated by the associations yet because the crash tests of the car are not completed yet. This is the reason why the ratings for the 2021 version are also not available. 

The car’s cost is expected to start from $74,400 and may go as high as $94,000. This is the original cost of the vehicle, the price may vary from state to state. The expected price of the 2021 Maserati Levante in different states will vary because of the conditional demographic factors. This may change according to the changes in the tax rates or the original cost of the car. 

5 year Ownership and Maintenance costs

A Car’s cost is expected to increase with each year, and so does the ownership and maintenance cost. The 5 year Ownership cost for a Maserati Levante SUV is expected to cost more than many others in the segment, this is an alarming note for the buyers who want to invest in an italian luxury SUV. 

The 5 year ownership costs include the cumulative figures such as taxes and fees, fuel expense, repairs and maintenance costs, depreciation, and other effective costs. These costs depend upon general wear and tear of the vehicle upon owning it for a period of 5 years and when driven for less than or equal to 15,000 miles per year. All these costs are estimated and may vary from the actual ownership.

Warranty

Maserati is a brand that maintains the benchmark of perfection in the luxury automobile market, which is why it becomes thy duty to keep their customers satisfied with the warranty they offer. The brand offers great warranty deals to its customers. 

Criteria	Period
Limited Warranty	4 years/50,000 miles; whichever comes earlier
Powertrain Warranty	4 years/50,000 miles; whichever comes earlier
Corrosion Perforation Warranty	4 years/50,000 miles; whichever comes earlier

The brand offers a limited warranty of 4 years or 50,000 miles; whichever comes earlier. Moreover, it offers a powertrain warranty for the same period. And so is the corrosion perforation warranty. Furthermore, the brand offers a bunch of extended warranty offers that are as follows:

Criteria	Period
Full Coverage Plan	1 year/1,00,000 mile; whichever comes earlier
Full Coverage Plan	2 years/1,00,000 mile;whichever comes earlier
Powertrain Limited Plan	1 year/1,00,000 mile; whichever comes earlier

Well, we can see why the brand is considered as the benchmark of perfection. 

Miles per Dollar

The car is expected to have a mileage of 14 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highways. And the car comes up with a fuel tank of 21.1 gallons. According to that, the car is expected to run for almost 5.6 miles per dollar. Well, that is a pretty good mileage per dollar.

Well, Maserati is indeed a bit expensive car to afford and maintain, but it is also true that the car is worth the cost. The vehicle offers a lot of features with all the trims and one must go for the one that fits the requirements and pocket. The base trim level and the GranSport trim level are the versions that have almost all the technical features the same as the others. Also, they are less expensive than other trims. 

So, we recommend you going for one of those would be a good idea. Both versions provide most of the features that are required by today’s buyers. These features include cruise control, hi-tech infotainment system, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and smartphone integration. So, it is better to go for either the Base trim level or the GranSport trim level. 

Is buying a used Maserati Levante a good idea?

Well, one of the biggest cons of getting a used Maserati Levante is that it is very expensive to maintain. A Maserati car takes a lot of money for maintenance because the parts and services are pricey and not so easily available. 

The same goes when you get a used Maserati. It takes a lot of money for repairing and servicing. The advantage of getting a used Maserati is that you can get a great luxury sports SUV car at such a low cost. You should only go for a used Maserati Levante when you can pay the cash at the counter to afford its maintenance cost. 

Maserati is known for coming up with something that is both powerful and capable at the same time. 2021 Maserati Levante comes up with a 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V6 engine that produces almost 345 horsepower and 369 of torque. There’s also an option for a more powerful twin turbo V8. Well, no doubt the car is extremely powerful and capable. Let us compare the performance of the car with that of the rivals.

The Maserati Levante has an exhilarating performance but it is expensive to own and maintain. But otherwise, the car is exceptional and remarkably beautiful. Overall, the car is the ultimate combination of leading on-road performance and off-road capabilities in one SUV.

Models	2021 Maserati Levante	2020 BMW X5	2020 Audi Q7	2020 Porsche Cayenne
MSRP	$80,490 (exp)	$62,195	$55,795	$68,150
Engine	3.0LTwin-Turbo V6	3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline Six-Cylinder	3.0LTwin-Turbo V6	3.0LTwin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Power	345 hp @ 5,750 rpm	335 hp @ 5,500 rpm	248 hp @ 5,000 rpm	335 hp @ 5,300 rpm
Torque	369 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm	330 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm	273 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm	332 lb-ft @ 1,340 rpm

The engine of Maserati stands strongest among all. The engine thus produces the highest power and torque. The second position has been secured by the Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X5. 

2021 Maserati Levante Acceleration And Braking Performance:

The acceleration and the braking parts are one of the most major aspects one looks carefully at while getting a new vehicle especially when it is the super Maserati car. The 2021 Maserati Levante is surely a supercar that is fast and takes not more than 5.6 seconds to reach a speed from 0-60 MPH and about 12 seconds for reaching the speed of quarter-mile per hour. Let us check that out in detail.

Models	2021 Maserati Levante	2020 BMW X5	2020 Audi Q7	2020 Porsche Cayenne
0-60 (seconds)	5.6	6.7	7.1	5.9
Quarter-Mile (seconds)	12	15.2	15.4	13.7
Top Speed (MPH)	164	130	145	183
60-0 (feet)	118	119	143	106

Maserati is indeed the fastest among all. It takes the lowest time to reach the speed from 0-60 miles per hour and also to the speed of quarter-mile per hour. 

It takes 5.6 and 12 seconds respectively. Moreover, the car secures the second position for the braking part. The car takes only 118 feet to come to a complete stop from the speed of 60 MPH.

Commonly, the cars with especially the SUVs that have high performance do go that high on the mileage road. The all-new Maserati Levante stands in that category too. As compared to the fuel capacity of the car, the car does not provide that impressive fuel economy. 

The car comes up with a fuel economy of 14 miles per gallon in the cities and 20 miles per gallon on the highways. 

Models	2021 Maserati Levante	2020 BMW X5	2020 Audi Q7	2020 Porsche Cayenne
MPG (City)	14	20	19	17
MPG (Highway)	20	26	23	24
MPG (Combined)	16	22	21	20
Fuel Capacity	21.1	21.9	19.8	23.7
Range (City/Highway/Combined; Miles)	317/443/337	438/569.4/481.8	376.2/455.5/415.8	450/545/474

The car’s fuel capacity is undoubtedly fine, but the mileage is not that impressive. Well, that is the problem with the high-performance SUVs. The high-performance SUVs are mostly not so good at the mileage part and the 2021 Maserati Levante is no exception.

The interior of the 2021 Maserati Levante is the standard to-class cabin with plenty of hi-tech features. The car may fail to impress in the mileage section but the interior is something in the court of Maserati for sure. The five-seater car will be loaded with features like an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the highway assist system, Maserati touch control plus, and many more. 

The car is full of comfort and convenience with a standard remote start mechanism, hands-free power trunk with kick sensors, 4-zone climate control system, power-adjustable rear sunblinds, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, and heated leather-wrapped sport steering wheel. The car is indeed a piece of art and perfection. 

Models	2021 Maserati Levante	2020 BMW X5	2020 Audi Q7	2020 Porsche Cayenne
Seating Capacity	5	5	7	5
Front (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)	N/A	40.8/60.0/39.8	39.9/59.5/41.7	N/A
Rear (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches)	N/A	38.7/58.1/37.4	38.8/58.5/38.8	N/A

The car’s major details are not out yet. The cargo space provided by the car is 20.5 cubic feet. The other dimensions are not issued by the company yet. 

Besides, the car is loaded with lots of hi-tech features listed below:

• The 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Maserati Touch Control Plus
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluetooth connectivity
• 900-watt 14 speaker Harman Kardon Premium Audio system 
• Sirius XM radio
• Traffic and Travel link

The center-mounted infotainment system is truly the best part of the interior of the car. It provides the passengers a lot of conveniences and also, from the entertainment point, the infotainment is again one of the best.

If exterior would be a language, Maserati would be most fluent. The exterior of the car is designed very carefully so that the minute details are not compromised. The Italian design of the car is amazingly astonishing. 

The exterior features of the car jaw-dropping. The aggressively carved front grills and sleek LED headlamps give the car a fascinating look. The sleek frameless door windows give the car a luxury outlook.

Models	2021 Maserati Levante	2020 BMW X5	2020 Audi Q7	2020 Porsche Cayenne
Curb Weight (lbs)	4,650	4,813	4,784	4,597
Length (inches)	197	194.3	199.3	191.1
Width (inches)	77.5	78.9	77.6	78.7
Height (inches)	66.1	68.7	68.5	67.4
Ground Clearance (inches)	8.0	8.2	7.8	8.5
Wheelbase (inches)	118.3	117.1	117.9	114

The dimensions give the car a steady look. The ground clearance is responsible for the car’s great off-road performance. Overall, the car wears a jaw-dropping exterior and leaves an impression over its surroundings.

The 2021 Maserati Levante has been rated neither by NHTSA nor by IIHS yet. Henceforth, the details about the car’s crash test report or the safety ratings are not available yet. But based on the features and arrangements in the car for safety, the car is expected to do exceptionally well in that criteria. 

The fresh safety features include adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane keep assist, highway assist system, active blind-spot monitors, 360-degree surround-view camera, traffic sign recognition system, forward-collision warning plus system, and hill descent control system. The car's safety features are undoubtedly finely capable to keep everyone safe inside the vehicle.

2021 Maserati Levante vs 2020 Audi Q7 

Well, there is a considerable difference between both the vehicles. Starting from the engine, Maserati comes up with a much stronger engine and thus power and torque as compared to that of Audi. Furthermore, the speed of Maserati is also much higher than Audi. Also, the interior and the exterior of Maserati is much more fascinating than that of Audi. Overall, Maserati stands ahead of Audi in all criteria. 

2021 Maserati Levante vs 2020 Porsche Cayenne

Maserati and Porsche stand close to each other in almost all the aspects. On one hand, Maserati Levante comes up with a standard cabin and additional support systems, and on the other hand, Porsche Cayenne comes up with fascinating exterior features and designs. Well, one must go for the one that fits thy requirements and pocket. 

So to conclude the verdict, we must say that the car is exceptionally good looking with extremely fascinating features. The car’s engine is quite strong and that makes it stand ahead of the rival cars. The mileage may be a little disappointing but the rest of the parts are amazing. Coming to the interior, the car has a spacious cabin with loads of convenient features best of which is the hands-free power trunk with kick sensors. The car offers lots of hi-tech features too such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a big center-mounted 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system. One major drawback of getting a Maserati is the cost.