Maserati Levante SUV Hitting the Market in 2014

If you are afraid that the Maserati SUV Lift will just "repackaging" Jeep Cherokee with a trident in the hood, the latest information indicates otherwise. Lift must have a lot in common with Ghibli and Quattroporte models.

Maserati Levante represent "the Latin version" vehicles like the BMW X6 and Porsche Cayenne. This means that the sports model Maserati SUV will be preserved.

Body, whose shape is derived from aluminum 2011 Kubang concept was made, while many components and assemblies, such as the operating system are taken from the next great generation Maserati Quattroporte and the latest Ghibli model limousines.

Part of the electronic system will allow Chrysler or Jeep, and interior Lift has all luxury cars Maserati.

Regarding the engines are integrated units available in the last two rooms of the Italian manufacturer. These are two petrol, 3.0-liter V6 with 410 hp and 550 Nm and 3.8-liter V8 from 530 hp and 710 Nm of torque and the turbo-diesel generator 3.0-liter V6 that produces 275 horsepower and 600 Nm .

The motors must be connected to the eight-speed automatic transmission, while the forces are transmitted to all wheels with Jeep handling system, which is his specialty.

Although it was originally planned to be produced in the United States, due to strong demand from the Grand Cherokee and the occupation of the factory in Detroit rate Maserati SUV is likely to occur Italy. According to previous information, Levante will be on the market in 2014, when Maserati celebrates its 100th anniversary.