Back in 2003 Maserati teased the automotive world with the Maserati Kubang concept which was supposed to be a SUV from Maserati. 14 years later, plus a name change, and the Maserati Levante was born, a mid-size luxury SUV which was going to take on the likes of the Audi Q8, Mercedes-Benz GLE and the BMW X5. With the Levante you got everything that was special in a Maserati as well as practicalities of an SUV. The 2017 model year was the first year of production and featured a few trims with the S luxury package trim being the one to have with more luxury and performance just like the 2017 Maserati Levante Luxury S we have right here today. Located in Columbia and with just 29,000 miles on the clock this practical Italian machine can be yours to enjoy by mixing up Maserati performance. SUV practicality and luxury.

Exterior and Interior

It's hard to imagine the silver trident of Maserati being on an SUV but when the Levante was first revealed it looked right at home. It had all the right looks that makes Maserati special as well as boasting the practicality of a Midsize SUV. This 2017 Maserati Levante Luxury used to sport a black exterior but has now been wrapped with a unique cherry blossom exterior making it really stand out. The vehicle rides on the factory Gunmetal gray wheels which match both the original color and the current wrapped color as well. With Maseratis, luxury is key. The presence of leather is no surprise and is the same with this 2017 Maserati Levante Luxury S and its brown leather interior. The heated seats hold its passengers in place and provide a comfortable feel when on a highway drive or light off roading. You also get a panoramic sunroof to pop open and truly enjoy the drive as well. There are a host of options that ensure safety and entertainment as well. The navigation and backup camera with sensors ensure you get where you want to without a hassle, and there’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for you music and phone connectivity.

Engine

The modern day SUV market was not spared from the horsepower wars. True you needed luxury and class but if you don’t have the performance to match consumers were more than likely to settle for something else. With this 2017 Maserati Levante Luxury S however you got the looks, luxury, and performance in check thanks to it being powered by the same engine you would find in the exotic Maserati Ghibli. Under the hood you would find a 3.0L twin turbo V6 engine. This being an S model means you get a mind blowing 424hp. Power is sent to all 4 wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission which also has a manual mode for when you feel like you want more control.