Maserati gets a little greener with another new hybrid model By Motoring Reporter - 19 April 2021 The new Maserati Levante Hybrid. Image: Supplied
Maserati on Monday unveiled to the world its all-new Levante Hybrid. Similar to the Ghibli Hybrid, this SUV comes equipped with a lightweight 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine paired to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that harvests kinetic energy produced during deceleration and braking. Combined, Maserati claims that this powertrain puts out 243kW and 450Nm good enough for 0-100km/h in six seconds and a top speed of 240km/h.
Power is distributed to all four wheels via a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission a particularly snappy gearbox that has yet to disappoint us when we have sampled it in other products. There s also a limited-slip, self-locking mechanical rear differential present to help make the Levante Hybrid extra sure-footed through the twisty bits. Less weight up front should also make it ch