Photo spies managed for the first time to capture on low-temperature tests within the Arctic circle, the prototype of the new Maserati Levante. While the engineers of the Italian Trident of freezing in Scandinavia intermediate variant, based on the Ghibli sedan, but it is already beginning to gain the features of the upcoming crossover: car increased the tempo in length, width and height and has got a number of clearly made to order body panels.
The degree of similarity Levante with its stunning predecessor, the Kubang concept, yet will not speak: in the end, the mule is a mule. But the premiere of the controversial Maserati over the last decade to be held later this year (if not postponed again), so some information begins to seep through administrative barriers.
For example, about the engines. Competitor Porsche Cayenne will come with a petrol V6 and V8 engine with 350, 425 and 560 HP (the latter from Quattroporte GTS), as well as three diesel engines, developing 250, 275 and 340 HP, and exclusively all-wheel drive. Initial rumors about the platform of the Jeep Grand Cherokee were then refuted: Maserati promised that Levante will be one hundred percent Italian. Readily believe and even more looking forward to the premiere!