With the introduction of the Levante Trofeo, Maserati jumped to the necks of the German SUVs that had the M, the AMG, or the SQ badges on them.
2020 was a difficult year for all the world due to the world pandemic situation, but Maserati decided to launch online its main four-door contenders: the Ghibli, the Quattroporte, and the Levante with a twin-turbo V8 Ferrari engine. Unlike the other siblings, the Levante was the only one available with an all-wheel-drive system.

From the outside, the Levante didn’t feature the same distinctive red trims as the Ghibli or the Quattroporte. It was more subtle, but some details could tell the difference. The front bumper and the rear apron were slightly modified. The wider air-intakes and the grille were specific for the Levante Trofeo.

Inside, the Levante featured carbon fiber trims and, as an option, it could have been fitted with carbon-fiber paddle-shifters placed behind the steering wheel. On the center console, there was the gear selector and the buttons for the driving modes. The instrument cluster and the infotainment display were the same as on the Maserati Levante GTS. The carbon fiber trims were seen on the center console, the center stack, and on the dashboard as well. For the front occupants, a pair of bucket seats were installed.

But the real update was on the technological side. A 3.8-liter V8 engine was placed under the hood and paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Power went in all four corners. For better control of the 580 hp, the Quattroporte Trofeo was fitted with an Integrated Vehicle Control (IVC) system, tuned for enhanced vehicle dynamics, and better active safety.

In 2016, Maserati entered the prosper SUV market by unveiling their brand new Levante model at the Geneva Motor Show.
The name Levante is inspired by a warm Mediterranean wind that can change from mild to strong force in an instant, kinda how the luxury SUV here is like. Bringing Maserati’s sport style to the SUV world results in a coupe-shaped crossover, accented with sharp lines and gaping air inlets. The same style is carried inside, where fine materials and refined shapes are intertwined with sporty bits and advanced tech gizmos. Features include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, heated and ventilated seats, 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment with multiple connectivity and internet radio, dual zone climate control with Air Quality Sensor, three engine choices, air suspension, on-demand AWD system with torque vectoring, lightweight body construction, three driving modes, hill holder, hill descent control, adaptive cruise control with stop & go, blind spot alert, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, rearview and surround view cameras, park assist and a whole list of optional equipment.

The Maserati Levante was the first SUV built by the Italian car manufacturer.
Even if it was related to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, it featured a different style. And, in the Trofeo special edition, it was more exclusive.

The market demanded SUVs, so most of the brands had something to offer in the segment. The first supercar company that made an SUV was Porsche with the Cayenne, a car that was hated by the purists and then bought by purists. The same happened with the Alfa Romeo and Maserati. Two brands linked by inside the same group under the Fiat umbrella.

The Trofeo version was introduced in 2018 as a top model for the exclusive premium Italian brand. It featured the largest wheels ever installed on a Maserati to date. With their 22” diameter, the specially designed set offered better grip and a firmer ride. The black front grille differentiates the Trofeo version from the rest of the range. On the D-pillars, inside the Maserati trident badge, the word TROFEO was included. Otherwise, it was very hard to differentiate the special edition from the lesser version of the Levante.

Maserati was often criticized for some plastic parts inside its cabin for a car of its price. The Trofeo fixed that with carbon-fiber elements on the center console and on the dashboard. Moreover, these elements were not covered with enamel polish but they were left bare and rough. But they looked great just like that. The special leather interior, with hand stitches, improved the luxurious look of the car.

Under the hood, the Trofeo was offered with a 3.8-liter Twin Turbo V8 engine that was engineered to perfectly mate with the Q4 Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System. Like all the other Maserati engines, this one was built by Ferrari at Maranello.