Super luxury car maker Maserati has announced the entry of a new Levante Hybrid which is faster than a diesel, more sustainable than diesel or gasoline, and unique in its specific characteristics. Maserati India has commenced bookings for the 2022 Levante GT Hybrid in India and prices to be unveiled soon.
The Levante Hybrid combines the 4 cylinder, 2 litre engine with a 48 volt Hybrid system to recover energy during deceleration and braking. The hybrid car weighs less than the 6 cylinder engine equivalent (both diesel and gasoline), and above all has an even better weight distribution since the battery is placed in the rear without compromising the load capacity and optimally balancing the masses of the vehicle, all designed to make the Levante Hybrid even more agile and fun to drive.
With maximum power output of 330 hp and torque of 450 Nm delivered from just 2,250 rpm, the performance data of the new Levante Hybrid, only available with all-wheel drive, shows a top speed of over 240 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6 seconds (the acceleration is similar to petrol Levante V6 - 2979 cc - 350 PS currently sold in India.)
In terms of appearance, the Levante Hybrid launch version is characterised by a new metallic tri-coat colour called Azzurro Astro, available as part of the Brand’s customisation programme, Maserati Fuoriserie. Other exterior and interior details contribute to this car’s immediately recognisable design: some are in blue, the shade chosen to identify hybrid cars, already used by Maserati on Ghibli Hybrid. On the exterior, blue characterises the three iconic side air ducts, the brake calipers and the C-pillar logo.
The same blue shade reappears inside the car, specifically on the embroidered seams of the seats. Levante Hybrid is connected, thanks to the new Maserati Connect program. Having your Maserati connected at all times enables an eye to be kept on the car's health, and Maserati Connect will alert the driver when a service is due, improving the customer care experience. With a Smartphone or Smartwatch, drivers can stay in contact with their car via the Maserati Connect App; this is also possible from home via their virtual personal assistant (Amazon Alexa & Google Assist).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LEVANTE HYBRID
ENGINE
Layout
L4 Mild Hybrid with eBooster and 48V BSG
Displacement (cc)
1995
Bore x Stroke (mm)
84 x 90
Compression ratio
9.5:1
Maximum Power (hp @ rpm)
330 @ 5750
Peak torque (Nm @ rpm)
450 @ 2250
Fuel injection
Gasoline Direct Injection GDI
Injection pressure (bar)
200
Induction
1 Mono-scroll turbocharger 1 eBooster 48 V
Crankshaft
Forged steel
Lubrication
Variable displacement oil pump
Timing system
1 chain-drive overhead camshaft with Multiair
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration 0-100 Km/h (s)
6.0
Top speed
>240
Braking distance from 100 to 0 km/h (m)
36
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS
WLTP combined cycle (l/100 km)
TBC *Pending current certification
WLTP combined cycle (g/km)
231-252
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
ZF eight-speed automatic
Gear ratios
1st: 5; 2nd: 3.2; 3rd: 2.14; 4th: 1.72; 5th: 1.31; 6th: 1.00; 7th: 0.82; 8th: 0.64; Reverse: 3.46; final: 3.27
Transmission
All-wheel drive with limited slip self-locking mechanical rear differential
SUSPENSION
Front
Double-wishbone, anti-roll bar
Rear
Multi-link, anti-roll bar
BRAKES
Ventilated discs 345x32 mm, 2-piston floating calipers
Ventilated discs 330x22 mm, 1-piston floating calipers
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Front/rear tyres
265/50 R19
L x D x H (mm)
5005 x 1981 x 1693
Wheelbase (mm)
3004
Front/rear track (mm)
1631 / 1662
Luggage capacity (l)
580
Fuel tank capacity (l)
80
Homologated weight (kg)
2090
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