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Maserati Levante

Maserati's first SUV, with a 590 hp Ferrari-built V8 in the Trofeo.12

Researched November 1, 2026 from 34 sources

Also called

  • The Maserati of SUVsMaserati's own launch slogan for the Levante's entry into the SUV market.3
  • Ghibli 2.0A nod to the Ghibli underpinnings and claimed improvements over the sedan.3

At a glance

0300600
250–590 hpPower
0510
3.6–6.9 s0–100 km/h
0175350
230–304 km/hTop speed
0400800
450–730 N·mTorque
01,2502,500
2,070–2,384 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.2511121314

Engine
2.0 L 48V turbo I4; 3.0 L turbo-diesel or twin-turbo V6; 3.8 L twin-turbo V85
Layout
Front-engine Q4 AWD; 5 seats; rear limited-slip diff358
Gearbox
8-speed ZF 8HP automatic5
Built at
Mirafiori plant, Turin, Italy5

The story

Maserati's first SUV arrived in 2016 to reverse years of missed sales targets. The Levante takes its name from a warm easterly wind in the western Mediterranean.145

2003: Giugiaro's Audi-based Kubang GT Wagon20032011: Jeep-based Kubang at Frankfurt20112016: Geneva debut on Ghibli foundations20162018: Ferrari-built V8s for GTS and Trofeo20182019: Trofeo: 3.6 seconds to 60 mph20192021: MY2021: boomerangs and Android MIA · Hybrid brings a 48V eBooster20212022: GT, Modena and Trofeo reset the range20222024: Mirafiori stops after model year 20242024 Maserati Kubang GT Wagon: 2003Maserati Kubang: 2011Maserati Levante (M161): 2016–2024M161 20052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1567
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YearWhat happened
2003Maserati Kubang GT Wagon
2011Maserati Kubang
2016–2024Maserati Levante (M161)
2003Giugiaro's Audi-based Kubang GT Wagon
2011Jeep-based Kubang at Frankfurt
2016Geneva debut on Ghibli foundations
2018Ferrari-built V8s for GTS and Trofeo
2019Trofeo: 3.6 seconds to 60 mph
2021MY2021: boomerangs and Android MIA
2021Hybrid brings a 48V eBooster
2022GT, Modena and Trofeo reset the range
2024Mirafiori stops after model year 2024
  1. 2003

    Giugiaro's Audi-based Kubang GT Wagon

    Built around an Audi A8 floorpan, the concept stopped short of production when the planned Audi partnership never materialized.6

  2. 2011

    Jeep-based Kubang at Frankfurt

    The Kubang concept appeared at Frankfurt on a Jeep Grand Cherokee platform, setting the stage for the later Levante.7

  3. 2016

    Geneva debut on Ghibli foundations

    Revealed at Geneva on March 1, the Ghibli-based SUV paired a 3,004 mm wheelbase with standard Skyhook air suspension.358

  4. 2018

    Ferrari-built V8s for GTS and Trofeo

    The GTS and Trofeo were announced as V8 additions; their 2019 ratings reached 542 hp and 582 hp respectively.59

  5. 2019

    Trofeo: 3.6 seconds to 60 mph

    Instrumented testing of the 2019 Trofeo returned 0.91 g of grip and a 47.5 m stop from 112.7 km/h; 60 mph took 3.6 seconds.9

  6. 2021

    MY2021: boomerangs and Android MIA

    A tuning-fork grille and boomerang rear lamps marked MY2021; Android-based MIA ran through an 8.4-inch screen.10

  7. 2021

    Hybrid brings a 48V eBooster

    The 2.0 L turbo four replaced the diesel as the economy choice, using a 48V starter-generator and eBooster for low-rpm torque fill.11

  8. 2022

    GT, Modena and Trofeo reset the range

    GT used V6 or Hybrid power by market; the US also gained a V8 Modena S. New logos and trim badges marked the change.12

  9. 2024

    Mirafiori stops after model year 2024

    The Turin plant ended Levante production in March, closing a run that spanned model years 2017–2024.5

Every generation

  • Maserati Kubang
    Maserati Kubang2011
  • Maserati Levante
    M1612016–2024

Power over the years

From 271 hp to 590 hp in 4 years.

0200400600 2016201820202022 hp 2016 · 271 hp · UK launch: diesel2016 · 345 hp · US launch: base V62016 · 424 hp · US launch: S V62017 · 424 hp · UK petrol S2018 · 345 hp · UK base 3.0 L petrol2019 · 542 hp · GTS (2019 specification)2019 · 572 hp · Trofeo (UK)2019 · 582 hp · Trofeo (2019 specification)2020 · 590 hp · Trofeo (2020 specification)2022 · 325 hp · GT Hybrid (selected markets)2022 · 550 hp · Modena S V8 (US) 590 hp Trofeo (2020 specification) 271 hp UK launch: diesel
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YearHorsepowerModel
2016271UK launch: diesel
2016345US launch: base V6
2016424US launch: S V6
2017424UK petrol S
2018345UK base 3.0 L petrol
2019542GTS (2019 specification)
2019572Trofeo (UK)
2019582Trofeo (2019 specification)
2020590Trofeo (2020 specification)
2022325GT Hybrid (selected markets)
2022550Modena S V8 (US)

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • GT / Modena / Modena S

    Standard

    GT / Modena / Modena S

    2022

  • Performance

    GTS

    2019

    542 hp
  • Trofeo

    Performance

    Trofeo

  • Nerissimo / GT Sport Nerissimo

    Special

    Nerissimo / GT Sport Nerissimo

  • Special

    MC Edition

    2022

  • Limited

    Royale

    2020

  • Limited

    Vulcano

    2019

    150 built

  • Limited

    Edizione Ribelle

    2020

    100 built

  • Limited

    Trofeo Launch Edition

    2019

    100 built

  • Limited

    Edizione Nobile

    2019

    50 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • A long nose, broad hips and a comparatively narrow cabin define the silhouette.8
  • Three side vents are a useful identifying detail.11
  • Look for a trident badge on the rear roof pillar.912

Year by year

  1. 2021 facelift

    Tuning-fork grille bars and boomerang-shaped taillight elements distinguish the facelift.10

  2. 2021 cabin

    Android-based MIA uses an 8.4-inch screen; larger speedometer and tachometer dials gain a glass cover.10

  3. 2021 Hybrid

    Blue trim around the three side vents identifies the new four-cylinder Hybrid.11

  4. 2022

    New hood logo, rear-pillar trident and rear lettering arrive; trim badges appear above the side vents.12

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Maserati Levante
    Levante
    Photo of a Infiniti FX
    Infiniti FX

    Infiniti FX

    The profile and long nose are similar; look for the Levante's triple side vents and rear-pillar trident.81112

Against its rivals

  • Jaguar F-Pace

    Levante vs Jaguar F-Pace

    Quarter-mile time lower is better

    Levante13.6 s
    Jaguar F-Pace13.6 s
    8
  • Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S (2021)

    Levante vs Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S (2021)

    Price as tested lower is better

    Levante$154,085
    Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S (2021)$133,075
    22

Prices

Value today $27.0K–$88.0K13

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K 2016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $27,000–$88,000 2017 · $72,000 · US base, destination extra2017 · $84,250 · US S Q4 base2017 · $94,450 · US S Q4 as tested2019 · $121,475 · US GTS base2019 · $171,475 · US Trofeo base2020 · $151,485 · US Trofeo base2021 · $79,385 · US base2021 · $154,185 · US Trofeo base 2017 · $72,000 · US base, 2017 model year; excludes destination 2024 · $44,250 · 2019 Levante Trofeo, 53k miles shown, BaT2025 · $70,500 · 2021 Trofeo, 39k miles, BaT2025 · $36,000 · 2021 S, 22k miles, BaT2025 · $56,000 · 2022 Levante GT Hypergreen, 19k miles, BaT2025 · $48,750 · 2023 Levante GT, 12k miles, BaT2026 · $43,500 · 2021 S, BaT2026 · $20,001 · 2017 S, 62k miles, wrapped, accident record, BaT2026 · $54,000 · 2019 Levante Trofeo Launch Edition, 38k miles, BaT2026 · $40,888 · 2019 Levante GTS, 13k miles, BaT $70.5K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2017Launch price$72,000US base, 2017 model year; excludes destination
2017Price when new$72,000US base, destination extra
2017Price when new$84,250US S Q4 base
2017Price when new$94,450US S Q4 as tested
2019Price when new$121,475US GTS base
2019Price when new$171,475US Trofeo base
2020Price when new$151,485US Trofeo base
2021Price when new$79,385US base
2021Price when new$154,185US Trofeo base
2024Auction sale$44,2502019 Levante Trofeo, 53k miles shown, BaT
2025Auction sale$70,5002021 Trofeo, 39k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$36,0002021 S, 22k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$56,0002022 Levante GT Hypergreen, 19k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$48,7502023 Levante GT, 12k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$43,5002021 S, BaT
2026Auction sale$20,0012017 S, 62k miles, wrapped, accident record, BaT
2026Auction sale$54,0002019 Levante Trofeo Launch Edition, 38k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$40,8882019 Levante GTS, 13k miles, BaT
2026Value today$27,000–$88,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “The SUV in Assetto Corsa's 2016 update”
    • “A Levante S beside a Honda Odyssey”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  2. 2020 Maserati Levante Trofeo First Drive Review motortrend.com
  3. First Drive: 2017 Maserati Levante caranddriver.com
  4. Used Maserati Levante review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  5. Maserati Levante - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  6. Maserati Kubang GT Wagon - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  7. Maserati Kubang - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  8. Tested: 2017 Maserati Levante S Q4 caranddriver.com
  9. 2019 Maserati Levante Now Roars the Way It Should caranddriver.com
  10. 2021 Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Levante Get Lookalike Updates motortrend.com
  11. Maserati Levante Hybrid revealed as new entry-level variant | evo evo.co.uk
  12. Maserati revises trim range for MY2022 - GT, Modena and Trofeo for Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante - paultan.org paultan.org
  13. Is it worth buying a used Maserati Levante SUV for the price of a Renault? - ItalPassion italpassion.fr
  14. Maserati Levante Trofeo specs, 0-60, quarter mile, lap times - FastestLaps.com fastestlaps.com
  15. 2021 Maserati Levante S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $36,000 on December 11, 2025 (Lot #223,131) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  16. Maserati MC Edition: Sonderserie für V8-Modelle auto-motor-und-sport.de
  17. Maserati Premieres the new Levante Royale Special Series - The Arabian Stories News thearabianstories.com
  18. Maserati Limited Edition Quattroporte And Levante Heading To Monterey | Carscoops carscoops.com
  19. Maserati Levante Vulcano - 150 units for Europe, Asia - paultan.org paultan.org
  20. Maserati Plans to Show Off Several Special Editions in Geneva motortrend.com
  21. 2019 Maserati Levante, Quattroporte and Ghibli Edizione Nobile – 12 Photos | Caricos caricos.com
  22. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S vs. Maserati Levante Trofeo: Boom Sticks motortrend.com
  23. Maserati Levante Accompanies Assetto Corsa’s September Console Update – GTPlanet gtplanet.net
  24. The Maserati Levante Goes Off-Road and On-Trend surfacemag.com
  25. Forza Motorsport 7 K1 Speed Pack Introduces IMSA Legends, Classic Porsches, and More – GTPlanet gtplanet.net
  26. PUBG MOBILE Partners With Luxury Car Brand Maserati - Level Infinite levelinfinite.com
  27. No Reserve: 2021 Maserati Levante Trofeo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $70,500 on December 2, 2025 (Lot #221,978) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. No Reserve: 2017 Maserati Levante S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $20,001 on July 16, 2026 (Lot #252,546) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 2021 Maserati Levante S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $43,500 on July 13, 2026 (Lot #252,001) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo Launch Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $54,000 on June 13, 2026 (Lot #247,563) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 13k-Mile 2019 Maserati Levante GTS for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $40,888 on May 6, 2026 (Lot #241,326) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. 2022 Maserati Levante GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $56,000 on May 1, 2025 (Lot #189,790) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 2023 Maserati Levante GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $48,750 on January 7, 2025 (Lot #176,400) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 2019 Maserati Levante Trofeo for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $44,250 on October 8, 2024 (Lot #165,973) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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