The final car to get the V8 engine is the Quattroporte Grand Finale

According to reports, Italian carmaker Maserati has announced the end of its V8 era. The company has ended the production of its last two V8-powered models, the Quattroporte and Levante. Production of the Ghibli sedan already ended earlier this year.

All three models were based on the same platform, the M156, developed by Maserati under Fiat's ownership. The final car to get the V8 engine is the Quattroporte Grand Finale - a custom-built model for a US-based owner. The engine is the 'F134' 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 designed by Ferrari and producing 572 BHP.

With the production of the Quattroporte and Levante ending, Maserati now has only three models in its current lineup. This includes the GranTurismo, Grecale & MC20 Supercar.

The Italian car brand released a statement, "Maserati is in a transition period towards electrification with its Folgore BEV program. Today the Trident offers [the] Granturismo and Grancabrio in ICE and BEV versions [and the] Grecale in ICE, mild-hybrid and BEV versions, while we confirm that successors of the Quattroporte and Levante are also in preparation."

Maserati remains committed to becoming an all-electric brand by 2028. However, it has been faced with challenges, resulting in a delay in the arrival of its new models. The car brand itself acknowledged the same, stating, "Maserati is facing a major challenge and must remain focused on its objectives in the coming months."

Source: Autocar UK

Maserati will announce the prices for the Levante GT Hybrid soon.

Maserati India has started accepting bookings for the 2022 Levante GT Hybrid.

The Levante GT Hybrid comes in a new metallic tri-coat colour called Azzuro Astro. This variant also gets blue exterior trim pieces that set it apart from the regular Levante. It gets blue side air ducts, brake calipers and a blue C-pillar logo.

The hybrid variant gets blue highlights on the interior as well, specifically on the embroidered seams of the seats.

The Levante GT Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine paired with a 48-volt hybrid system. It produces 325 BHP @ 5,750 rpm and 450 Nm @ 2,250 rpm. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system with a limited-slip self-locking mechanical rear differential.

Maserati claims the Levante GT Hybrid can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6 seconds and will reach a top speed of 240 km/h.

The highlight of the Trofeo range is the Ferrari-sourced 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine.

Maserati has launched the Trofeo version of the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante in India. Prices start at Rs. 1.99 crore, Rs. 2.32 crore and Rs. 2.38 crore (ex-showroom) respectively.

The Trofeo range gets a more aggressive exterior with details such as a piano black grille with larger air intakes at the front, carbon fibre trim and red accents. The cars ride on 21-inch wheels, while the Levante Trofeo gets 22-inch alloys.

On the interior, the Trofeo versions get Pieno Fiore leather upholstery with carbon trim. The cars also come with an updated 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The highlight of the Trofeo version is the engine. It's a Ferrari-sourced 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V8 that belts out 573 BHP and 730 Nm. There's also a Corsa driving mode to unleash its full performance.

The 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder hybrid motor puts out a healthy 325 BHP and 450 Nm.

Maserati is known for its throaty V8s. However, nowadays, the Italian brand also offers a 4-cylinder hybrid in the Ghibli sedan and Levante SUV. In fact, the latter will soon be arriving in India.

According to a recent report, Maserati is planning to launch the Levante Hybrid in the Indian market by the end of this year. It uses a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 48V hybrid system. The combined output is 325 BHP @ 5,750 rpm and 450 Nm @ 2,250 rpm. 

According to Maserati, the hybrid variant weighs less than the 6-cylinder engine equivalent, which results in better weight distribution. The SUV is claimed to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in a very respectable 6 seconds-flat and can hit a top speed of 240 km/h.

On the outside, the Levante Hybrid looks like any other Levante, except for a few minor details like the blue highlights on the side air ducts and blue brake callipers.

Source: Financial Express

The Levante Hybrid weighs less than the 6-cylinder engine equivalent.

The Maserati Levante SUV now comes with a hybrid powertrain.

Maserati has plonked the same 2.0-litre petrol-hybrid unit from the Ghibli Hybrid into the Levante. This engine features a 48-volt hybrid system and produces 325 BHP @ 5,750 rpm and 450 Nm @ 2,250 rpm. It helps the car reach 0-100 km/h in 6 seconds. The claimed top speed is 240 km/h.

The Levante Hybrid weighs less than the 6-cylinder engine equivalent (both petrol and diesel). This results in better weight distribution. The car comes with an all-wheel-drive system.

The launch version of the Levante Hybrid comes in a new metallic tri-coat colour called Azzuro Astro. The car comes with the brand's iconic side air ducts with blue highlights, blue brake callipers and a C-pillar logo. The same blue shade can be found on the embroidered seams of the seats.

Maserati has introduced Trofeo versions of the Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans. The carmaker has started accepting bookings for aforementioned models along with the Levante Trofeo in India.

Both cars are powered by a Ferrari-sourced V8 engine. The 3.8-litre, twin-turbo motor produces 572 BHP @ 6,750 rpm and 730 Nm @ 2,250-5,250 rpm. The engine is mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission.

The same engine is available in the Levante Trofeo as well. The Quattroporte GTS also comes with the same engine albeit in a slightly lower state of tune. However, unlike the Levante SUV, both sedans are rear-wheel drive. Maserati claims that the engine propels the Ghibli and Quattroporte from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and 4.5 seconds respectively. Both cars can reach a top speed of 326 km/h. This is the first time that the Ghibli is being offered with a V8 petrol engine.

To help differentiate the more potent versions of the Ghibli and Quattroporte, Maserati has given both cars a few cosmetic updates. The front grille with its Maserati trident logo is finished in piano black. The front bumper lip and air ducts trims are finished in carbon fibre. The cars get red accents on the sides and redesigned tail lamp clusters inspired by the 3200 GT and the Alfieri concept car. 21-inch wheels come as standard.

On the inside, the Trofeo versions get full-grain Pieno Fiore natural leather upholstery with Trofeo badges on the headrests. Both cars get a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with Maserati Connect program. The cars also get the Integrated Vehicle Control (IVC) system, a Corsa driving mode and launch control function. The Active Driving Assist can now be activated on urban roads and highways.

The Maserati Quattroporte, Ghibli and Levante will now be available with 3.0-litre, twin-turbo V6 petrol engines in India.

In the Quattroporte and Quattroporte S, the engine produces 345 BHP @ 5,750 rpm / 500 Nm @ 1,750-4,500 rpm and 424 BHP @ 5,750 rpm / 580 Nm @ 2,250-4,000 rpm respectively.

The engine makes 345 BHP @ 5,750 rpm / 500 Nm @ 4,500 rpm in the Ghibli and 424 BHP @ 5,750 rpm / 580 Nm @ 2,250-4,000 rpm in the Ghibli S.

In the Levante, the engine puts out 345 BHP @ 5,750 rpm / 500 Nm @ 2,000-4,750 rpm and in the Levante S, it makes 424 BHP @ 5,750 rpm / 580 Nm @ 2,000-4,750 rpm. An 8-speed automatic transmission is available as standard across all cars.

Maserati is also offering new tri-coat colours and full-grain Pieno Fiore leather as well as veneers for the interior. The cars come with an option of 20-inch or 21-inch alloy wheels. The Levante gets the GrandSport styling theme inspired by the GTS and Trofeo versions.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

Quattroporte - Rs. 1,63,95,455

Quattroporte S - Rs. 1,73,27,201

Ghibli - Rs. 1,31,06,770

Ghibli S - Rs. 1,44,09,490

Levante - Rs. 1,41,97,698

Levante S - Rs. 1,53,07,488

Maserati has announced that the Levante Trofeo will be launched in India by the end of 2019.

The Levante Trofeo is the sportier of the Levante range of SUVs. It features a different front bumper with larger air vents. It has a redesigned bonnet, slim headlamp clusters with LED daytime running lights and circular fog lamps and carbon fibre side skirt inserts and rear diffuser.

On the inside, the Levante Trofeo comes with sports seats wrapped in full grain Pieno Fiore leather upholstery, which is black, red and tan with contrast stitching and Trofeo logos.

The Levante Trofeo is powered by a 3.8-litre V8 engine that produces 582 BHP @ 6,250 rpm and 730 Nm of torque @ 2,250-5,000 rpm. The engine is mated to an all-wheel drive system. Maserati claims that the Levante Trofeo will accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 300 km/h.

Maserati had unveiled the Levante in India in October 2017 at the DLF Emporio mall in New Delhi. The company has now launched the SUV in the country. The Levante is offered in three variants - Diesel, GranSport and GranLusso priced at Rs. 1,45,12,054, Rs. 1,48,63,774 and Rs. 1,53,83,399 (ex-showroom, India) respectively.

The Maserati Levante was first unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Its styling is inspired by the Kubang concept. The Levante measures 5,003 mm in length, 2,158 mm in width and 1,679 mm in height with a wheelbase of 3,004 mm. It has a 580-litre boot a fuel tank capacity of 80 litres.

The Levante features a U-shaped radiator grille with 8 vertical chrome slats and Maserati's trident logo in the centre. The grille is flanked by slim headlamps and circular fog lamps. The SUV has a coupe-like side profile. Three small vents are placed on the front fender and a trident logo can be found on each of the C-pillars. At the rear, the Levante features a roof-mounted spoiler, triangular LED tail lights and quad exhaust tips.

On the inside, the Levante gets a 3-spoke, multi-function steering wheel with paddle shifters, a twin-pod instrument cluster with a large MID in the centre and leather upholstery. There is an analogue clock is placed on the top of the dashboard and the centre console houses an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Customers can choose between Bowers & Wilkins and Harman Kardon audio systems.

In India, the Maserati Levante is offered with a 3.0-litre, V6 diesel engine that produces 271 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and a peak torque 600 Nm @ 2,000-2,600 rpm. It comes with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive. The SUV rides on air suspension and electronically controlled dampers, which can be raised or lowered depending on the terrain.

The Levante has features like engine start/stop, highway assist, lane keeping assist with lane departure warning, blind spot monitor and traffic sign recognition. It also comes with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic brake assist, 360-degree camera and a powered tailgate.

Maserati has previewed the Levante SUV in India. The car was put on display from October 5-7, 2017 at DLF Emporio mall in New Delhi. According to the Italian brand, the vehicle will be launched in India in the fourth quarter of 2017. 

The production-spec Maserati Levante made its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Its design is based on the Kubang concept that was displayed the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The front of the vehicle features large grille with vertical chrome slats and a Maserati trident logo in the centre. The grille is flanked by slim headlamp clusters with LED DRLs. The front bumper gets a silver scuff plate and round fog lamps that are placed just under the headlights. The Levante features a coupe-like roofline, vents on fenders and the trident logo on the C-pillar. At the rear, the Levante gets LED tail lights, rear bumper with scuff plate and quad-exhaust tips.

On the inside, the Levante gets a leather-wrapped dashboard with a centrally mounted touchscreen infotainment system and an analogue clock mounted on top of the dashboard. It also gets a twin-pod instrument cluster with a large MID in the centre and a three-spoke steering wheel.

In India, the Levante will be offered with a 3.0-litre, V6 diesel engine that produces 271 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 600 Nm of torque @ 2,000-2,600 rpm. The engine features an integrated start/stop system and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and a Q4 all-wheel drive system. Maserati claims that the Levante diesel can do the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 230 km/h.