NEW 2022 MASERATI LEVANTE TROFEO - IN CLEAR VIEWS - HIGHLY PRESTIGIOUS CAR INTERIOR, EXTERIOR

ABOUT NEW 2022 MASERATI LEVANTE TROFEO Starting with a twin-turbo V-6 base engine and culminating with an optional twin-turbo V-8 that’s good for up to 580-hp, the Levante’s cabin appears to be the ultimate in poshness; it’s layered with fine materials—including a unique leather-and-silk upholstery option from fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna­. But a closer inspection reveals some parts-sharing from mainstream Jeeps and Chryslers that take us out of the high-end fantasy being expected from the trident-badged brand. The Levante’s impressive performance speaks volumes though, and the Maserati brand’s boutique nature means buyers will be driving something with built-in exclusivity. Under the hood of most Levante models is a twin-turbocharged V-6 routing its 350 horsepower—or 430 horses in the Modena—to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic. In our testing, a 2017 V-6–powered Levante delivered a zero-to-60-mph time of 5.1 seconds, beating the Mercedes-AMG GLE53. The Modena S an