New Maserati Levante Trofeo review: Fire breathing SUV headed to Australia

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Maserati’s Levante SUV has become the company’s bestseller, and they have now added a powerful 434kW twin-turbo, Ferrari-derived V8 engine to the lineup. The V8 versions, the GTS and Trofeo, have debuted at the Geneva show and are now available in Australia. The Trofeo is the third fastest SUV in the world, with a 0-100km/h time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 304km/h. The Levante’s V8 engine is a modified version of that used in the Quattroporte sedan stablemate and Ferrari’s 488. The SUV also features various drive modes, a plush interior, and LED headlights. The Trofeo is priced at $330,000, and the GTS at $265,000, and both models are expected to come standard with virtually every extra-cost option in other markets.

Brands mentioned: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, Ferrari, Jeep, Lamborghini, ZF, Pirelli, Continental, Bowers & Wilkins.