Maserati Levante Hybrid made its debut at Shanghai Auto Show 2021

 This Maserati is not the one you are looking for, that might be the MC20 which will be revealed in the next few years. Anyways, this the Maserati Levante Hybrid-Maserati’s only SUV (for now) with a slightly updated look and the powertrain from the recently unveiled Ghibli Hybrid. That means an Alfa Romeo sourced 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine combined with a 48V mild-hybrid system for 330bhp and 332lb-ft of torque.

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There’s no electric motor and only a small battery, with the hybrid system consisting of an eBooster that fills in for the turbo at low revs and a belt starter generator that acts as an alternator. Maserati says the four-cylinder is 24kg lighter than its V6, but that the mild-hybrid assist means it offers the same feel and performance. Unlike the Ghibli, the Levante is four-wheel drive, although 100 percent of the torque can be sent to the rear wheels, with 50 percent available upfront when needed. The 0-62mph sprint is dispatched in 6.0 seconds flat and there’s a claimed 20 percent drop in emissions when compared to the V6. Strong. Oh, and Maserati is at pains to point out that the Levante Hybrid doesn’t have any form of artificial sound enhancement.

Maserati Levante Hybrid

The mild facelift for 2021 brings with it a new grille, new boomerang rear lights, and a new infotainment system with an 8.4-inch display. There’s also a new GT trim with plenty of chrome, and new Hybrid models will get blue accents and stitching. Tweaks for 2021 include reshaped tail-lights, a new grille design, a higher-resolution infotainment screen, and a range of new driver aids and connectivity services.

Updated prices and specifications for the Levante range - including the new Hybrid and GT - will be revealed closer to the car’s arrival in dealerships.

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