Levante
Unveiled on March 1, 2016, at the Geneva Motor Show, the Maserati Levante was the first production SUV in the Trident brand’s history. Its arrival marked Maserati’s entry into one of the most important segments of the luxury-car market. Built at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, the Levante combined SUV proportions with familiar Maserati design cues, including a prominent grille, split headlamp elements, three side vents, frameless door glass, and a sloping roofline. From launch, Maserati highlighted the model’s Q4 intelligent all-wheel-drive system, eight-speed automatic transmission, and multi-level air suspension. The 2016 range used V6 petrol and diesel engines, although exact outputs and equipment varied between markets. In ScanRacer’s model context, the Levante is represented by the 2016 Base variant.
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Variants by year
Make: Maserati · Model: Levante
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2016
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Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
Unveiled on March 1, 2016, at the Geneva Motor Show, the Maserati Levante was the first production SUV in the Trident brand’s history. Its arrival marked Maserati’s entry into one of the most important segments of the luxury-car market. Built at the Mirafiori plant in Turin, the Levante combined SUV proportions with familiar Maserati design cues, including a prominent grille, split headlamp elements, three side vents, frameless door glass, and a sloping roofline. From launch, Maserati highlighted the model’s Q4 intelligent all-wheel-drive system, eight-speed automatic transmission, and multi-level air suspension. The 2016 range used V6 petrol and diesel engines, although exact outputs and equipment varied between markets. In ScanRacer’s model context, the Levante is represented by the 2016 Base variant.
History
The Levante grew out of Maserati’s plan to expand beyond sports cars and executive saloons. Its name follows the company’s tradition of using famous winds for several model names: the Levante is a Mediterranean wind that can change from a light breeze into a strong force. The Kubang concept, shown in 2011, previewed Maserati’s interest in the SUV market, but the production Levante received its definitive identity at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Production was assigned to the Mirafiori plant in Turin, where a dedicated area was refurbished for the new SUV. At its European launch, Maserati offered a 3.0-litre V6 diesel and 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engines. The petrol versions announced in 2016 produced 350 or 430 hp depending on specification, while the diesel developed 275 hp in Maserati’s launch information. The powertrains were paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and the Q4 intelligent all-wheel-drive system. Air suspension and electronically controlled dampers were standard elements of the model’s dynamic concept. The Levante became an important part of Maserati’s later product strategy. Subsequent updates introduced GranLusso and GranSport trims, V8-powered derivatives, a hybrid powertrain, and revised infotainment and driver-assistance technology.
Generations
The Levante should not be described here as a sequence of separate generations. The available evidence presents it as a single Maserati SUV line introduced in 2016 and progressively developed through model years, trim strategies, powertrains, and equipment updates. The 2016 model year represents the launch phase. It introduced the Levante body design, Q4 intelligent all-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and an initial selection of V6 petrol and diesel engines. Model names, outputs, and equipment were not identical in every market. For model year 2018, Maserati reorganised the range around GranLusso and GranSport trims. GranLusso emphasised luxury and cabin materials, while GranSport adopted a more performance-focused presentation. The MY18 programme also brought technical updates, including electric power steering on the Levante. The V8-powered GTS and Trofeo appeared in 2018, but they were derivatives within the existing Levante family rather than a new generation. The 2021 model year introduced a styling and infotainment update, with a revised grille and boomerang-shaped rear light clusters among the main visual changes. In April 2021, Maserati revealed the Levante Hybrid, using a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a 48-volt hybrid system.
Key differences
The 2016 Levante is primarily distinguished by its position as the launch model year. It should not be confused with the GranLusso and GranSport trim strategy introduced for MY18, or with the V8-powered GTS and Trofeo derivatives revealed in 2018. The 2016 range used V6 petrol or diesel engines depending on market, while the broader Levante family later added V8 power and, in 2021, a hybrid powertrain. Visually, the 2016 car belongs to the original Levante design before the MY21 update. Later examples may have a different grille, revised rear light clusters, and upgraded multimedia equipment. Common themes include the Maserati SUV profile, three side vents, frameless door glass, Q4 intelligent all-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Exact trim equipment, engine availability, and power ratings should be checked against the vehicle’s market and production specification rather than inferred from the model name alone.
Photo recognition
To identify a 2016 Levante, begin with its overall shape. It has a long bonnet, a prominent Maserati grille, and a sharply descending rear section without becoming a conventional coupé. Frameless door glass is a useful clue, as are the three side vents behind the front wheels. The front lighting is arranged in two separate elements, with the upper section visually connected to the grille. The Maserati badges, grille-mounted trident, and exhaust layout can support identification, but they do not prove the model year on their own. GranLusso and GranSport badges generally point to the MY18 range strategy or a later vehicle, while GTS and Trofeo names identify higher-performance V8 derivatives. Hybrid badging, the MY21 grille, or boomerang-shaped rear light clusters rule out a strictly launch-specification 2016 car. To confirm a Base example, use the VIN, manufacturer plate, original order documentation, or market-specific equipment list.
Important versions
For model year 2016, the key Levante versions were the model with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine and the Levante Diesel with a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel. Maserati also announced a more powerful petrol model, commonly identified as the Levante S depending on market, with 430 hp. Because names and outputs could differ between countries, these specifications should not be applied universally to every 2016 vehicle. Later milestones provide useful historical reference points: GranLusso and GranSport from MY18, the V8-powered GTS and Trofeo introduced in 2018, and the Levante Hybrid revealed in 2021. In the supplied ScanRacer context, the 2016 catalogue entry is named simply Base.
References
- Maserati Levante debuts at the Geneva Motor ShowMaserati / Stellantis Media
- Al via la produzione del Maserati Levante a MirafioriFCA Archives / Stellantis Media
- Maserati Levante: American debut at the New York Auto ShowMaserati / Stellantis Media
- Maserati reveals new Ghibli and presents Levante MY18Maserati / Stellantis Media
- World Premiere for Maserati Levante TrofeoMaserati
- Maserati MY21: Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante arrive in North AmericaMaserati / Stellantis Media
- https://www.media.stellantis.com/it-it/maserati/press/maserati-levante-debutta-al-salone-dellauto-di-ginevramedia.stellantis.com
- https://www.maserati.com/content/dam/maserati/international/catalogues/us/Maserati_Levante_Digital_Catalogue.pdfmaserati.com
Technical specifications
Structured data available for versions linked to this model.
| Version | Power | Torque | Top speed | Drivetrain | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 350 chevaux | — | — | Transmission intégrale / Boîte automatique à 8 rapports | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Maserati Levante produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2016.
- How many Maserati Levante examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 7 published scans from 7 members, with the latest photo added in October 2026.
- What is the power output of the Maserati Levante?
- The sourced technical data lists 350 chevaux.
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