Unmistakably Maserati
Finweek English|23 May 2019

Distinctively Italian down to its boot straps, the Levante – Maserati’s large, luxury SUV – is surprisingly practical and supremely comfortable.

Glenda Williams
Unmistakably Maserati

large SUVs are now a dime a dozen, but not all of them have loading spaces that equate to their size. My benchmark for any large SUV, therefore, is how many of our large family dogs can comfortably fit in the boot.

Big, beautiful and macho-looking, the Maserati Levante is probably not the breed of SUV that you would expect to be ferrying pets around in. But my test is essential to level the playing field – even for a heritage Italian brand renowned for its luxury machines. The Levante easily passed the test, with all three burly dogs fitting comfortably into the boot. (The difficulty was enticing them out.)

It’s doubtful that boot size would put off the average Maserati buyer – they are more concerned with the desirability factor, or the pedigree that comes with an Italian brand with a rich racing history.

Maserati’s SUV adds to that heritage stable. Like it’s luxury sport performance stable mates, it is thoroughly Italian down to its boot straps – the petrol variants as well as the three-litre V6 diesel, tested by finweek, all built in Italy.

Stylish form

The Levante is a real looker. Unmistakably Maserati, it is muscular, yet elegantly so. Maserati’s signature large concave grille with its outsized Trident badge, sizeable air intakes, purposeful front wings and large sloping bonnet adorn the front end. The Levante has a coupéesque roofline, big powerful rear haunches, red brake calipers and imposing rump with hefty quad exhausts. It’s a design language that suggests power and a touch of menace.

Swanky cabin

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der 23 May 2019-Ausgabe von Finweek English.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der 23 May 2019-Ausgabe von Finweek English.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS FINWEEK ENGLISHAlle anzeigen
THE HEALTH OF SA'S MEDICAL SCHEMES
Finweek English

THE HEALTH OF SA'S MEDICAL SCHEMES

As the Covid-19 pandemic abates, finweek takes a look at the financial performance of some of the largest players.

time-read
7 Minuten  |
5 November 2021
The effect of Gilbertson's departure
Finweek English

The effect of Gilbertson's departure

With Ntsimbintle Holdings now the major shareholder of Jupiter Mines, it could change SA’s manganese industry.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
5 November 2021
Making money from music
Finweek English

Making money from music

Why investors are increasingly drawn to the music industry.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
5 November 2021
Conviction is key
Finweek English

Conviction is key

Sandy Rheeder plays a critical role in Mukuru’s mission to open up financial services to the emerging consumer market in Africa through tailor-made technology solutions and platforms.

time-read
5 Minuten  |
5 November 2021
The post-pandemic toolkit
Finweek English

The post-pandemic toolkit

How CFOs can use technology to support growth.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
5 November 2021
Big city living exodus
Finweek English

Big city living exodus

Mini cities like Waterfall City and Steyn City are redefining city-style apartment living.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
5 November 2021
Big compact, big value
Finweek English

Big compact, big value

Handsome, with a hefty level of standard specification, the roomy Haval Jolion compact crossover is a great value proposition.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
5 November 2021
On barriers to entry
Finweek English

On barriers to entry

There are various ways in which a company or sector can achieve competitive dominance. They usually make for good investments.

time-read
2 Minuten  |
5 November 2021
Fear and greed in one index
Finweek English

Fear and greed in one index

To buck the trend, when markets are hot or cold, is a tough thing to do. However, it can deliver solid returns.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
5 November 2021
Africa's largest data centre facility coming soon
Finweek English

Africa's largest data centre facility coming soon

Vantage Data Centers plans to invest over R15bn for its first African data centre facility in Attacq’s Waterfall City.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
5 November 2021