Combining a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V hybrid system with regenerative braking, the all-wheel-drive Levante Hybrid makes a maximum power of 335PS (246kW) and delivers peak torque of 450Nm (333lb ft) from just 2,250rpm. A top speed in excess of 150mph is achievable, says Maserati, while 0-62mph takes just 6.0 seconds.
Despite battery vehicles generally weighing more than their ICE peers, Maserati has bucked the trend, with the hybrid weighing less than the diesel and petrol equivalents. With the battery placed in the rear (without compromising load capacity), it has a better weight distribution, too, in theory promising an agile and dynamic drive.