Oriental presentation for the new Maserati Levante Hybrid. The Modenese manufacturer has in fact chosen the Shanghai Motor Show to unveil the hybrid version of its high-performance SUV, the second electrified model in the range after the launch of the Ghibli Hybrid. Available from June in the version powered by the hybrid engine with a 48-volt system of 330 horsepower, the Levante Hybrid aims to combine the low consumption of the diesel engine with the performance of the petrol V6. As a tradition, driving performance will be an added value of the Emilian hybrid SUV, amplified by the unmistakable sound of Maserati. Characterized by blue details, the electrified novelty is always connected thanks to the Maserati Connect program and is equipped with the latest generation of the Mia multimedia system (Maserati Intelligent Assist) based on Android Automotive. The Levante Hybrid is part of Maserati’s “new Era”, which began with the debut of the MC20 and will bring a total of 20 innovations, 13 of which unreleased by 2025. Among these, the new Granturismo stands out, expected in 2022 and the first 100% electric Modenese brand. Returning to the novelty presented in Shanghai, the Levante Hybrid presents the updates of the 2021 model year and the 8.4 ”center-dashboard screen connected to the Mia multimedia system stands out.
Under the hood we find the 4-cylinder 2-liter engine, produced in the Termoli plant and developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena. The electronic management of the engine also changes completely, passing to a latest generation Bosch control unit. The Maserati 48 volt hybrid system consists of four elements: BSG, battery, eBooster and a dc / dc converter. The Bsg (Belt starter generator) performs the function of an alternator, allows you to recover energy during braking and deceleration and charges the battery located in the boot compartment which, in turn, serves to power the eBooster it is equipped with. the engine. The purpose of the presence of an electric compressor on the car is to go to support the classic turbocharger, working in series with it, supporting the power delivery of the engine at low revs. The operating strategy of the hybrid system allows you to always have the eBooster available, via battery or BSG, should it be necessary.
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Thanks to 330 horsepower of maximum power and maximum torque of 450Nm, the performance of the new Levante Hybrid is equal to 240 km / h of maximum speed and 100 km / h can be reached in 6 seconds starting from stationary. Above all, it reduces CO2, it is now between 231-252 g / km, and declares a saving in consumption of more than 18% compared to the 350 horsepower V6 version while maintaining the same level of performance. Thanks to the “sailing” function, it improves its efficiency in terms of emissions and fuel consumption and there is also the deactivation of the cylinders. The transmission is Q4 Intelligent Integral, there is a limited slip differential and Torque Vectoring. On the autonomous driving front, we arrive at the second level. Prices not yet disclosed.
MASERATI LEVANTE HYBRID – TECHNICAL SHEET
Engine: L4 Mild Hybrid
Maximum power: 330 cv a 5.750 giri
Max torque: 450 Nm
Change: automatic 8-speed ZF
Traction: whole wheat
0-100 km/h: 6 seconds
Max speed: 240 km/h
Consumption: in the approval phase
Length: 5.005 mm
Width: 1.981 mm
Step: 3.004 mm
Weight: 2.090 kg
Trunk: from 580 liters
Price: not communicated