Maserati inherits a sporty run with the ideal front and rear weight balance with the new SUV "Levante Hybrid"

On April 19 (local time), Maserati performed the world premiere of the new Levante Hybrid on both live and online at the Shanghai Motor Show.

At the beginning of the World Premier, David Beckham, who became a special guest as a Maserati brand Global Ambassador, appeared in a video message.Continuing, artist Dadust appeared and played a special soundtrack.

Maseratti's electrification strategy, which began with the 2020 "Ghibli Hybrid", was a big move forward with this new Levante Hybrid.The theme is "faster" and "more environmentally friendly", and it is faster than the previous diesel models, and has been finished more sustainable than previous diesel engines and gasoline engines.

The new Levante Hybrid is 4 cylinders 2.0 -liter turbo engine and 48 -bolt hybrid system are combined, and energy is collected during deceleration and braking.The transmission adopts a ZF 8 -speed AT, and only a four -wheel drive is set.The tires to be attached are 265/50 R19 before and after.It generates a maximum output of 330HP/5750rpm, a maximum torque of 450 nm/2250 rpm, and boasts a maximum speed of 240 km/h or more, and a 0-100km/h acceleration 6 seconds.

The weight of the vehicle is lighter than the car equipped with a 6 -cylinder engine, and the battery is placed on the rear, so that the loading has been successfully optimized without impairing loadability.The body size is 5005 x 1981 x 1693mm (total length x width x total height), wheelbase is 3004mm, and car weight is 2090 kg.

At the online presentation, Maserati's Head of Product Planning Francesco Tonon said there were many requests for a hybrid system that listened to the user's voice for the reasons for making the new Levante as a hybrid model.I mentioned it for that reason.As a result, "it has led to a reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency."

The reason for not making a plug -in hybrid is that "Maseratti is also a power, power is a maseratti, which is closely related to the vehicle weight and weight balance."He explained that "plug -in hybrids will inevitably become heavy and contribute to the fun of the driving that users want."

He also stated that the exhaust sound, which is a feature of Maseratti, has succeeded in creating a Maseratti sound like the previous model by adjusting the exhaust system and adopting an resonator without using amplifiers.

The amount of CO2 reduction is up to 18 % than the V6 gasoline engine and up to 3 % of the diesel engine, and the vehicle weight is 20kg than the 350ps V6 model, and it can be about 115kg lighter than the Levant diesel model.I introduced what I am.

As for the body color, the three -layer coat "Azuro Astrometallic" is set as a new color exterior color, which can be selected in the Maseratti customization program "Maseratti Horicerie".

Maseratti adopts blue as a symbol of hybrid cars, and as in the Ghibli hybrid, the exterior uses blue for side air duct, brake caliper and C pillar logo.The interior is also blue on the stitch of the seat.

The new Levante Hybrid is equipped with a new Maserati Connect program.Always connected to the internet environment can monitor the condition of the car, and when a service is needed, it warns the driver and improves the customer care experience.It also has a voice recognition function, can use Amazon Alexa, and can manage home devices from the house and Levante just by talking.

In addition, it is possible to connect up to eight devices, such as smartphones and smartwatches, and not only can monitor the cars such as gasoline via the Maserati Connect application, but also check the position of the vehicle, which is also useful for theft.Say.