Why Buy? | 2017 Maserati Levante Review

Motor1 Senior Editor Jake Holmes puts the Maserati Levante though the Why Buy? Battery to see if it has what it takes to compete in the ever-crowded luxury-SUV market. For more Maserati Levante: https://www.motor1.com/maserati/levante/ As-tested price: $91,075 Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Even automakers that made their name building sports cars and luxury machines have now begun selling SUVs en masse. Maserati is the latest to follow that path, and the Levante is its first-ever SUV. As we’ve come to expect from Maserati coupes, sedans, and convertibles, the Levante impresses with sultry styling, a gorgeously appointed cabin, and a rorty exhaust note. On the other hand, it’s pricey and quite thirsty for premium unleaded. SUV buyers are practical types, and they have lots of other choices in this segment. Does the Levante have the everyday livability of the best European and Japanese luxury crossovers? To find out, we’re subjecting the Maserati Levante to our rigorous Why Buy? testing regime. SPECIFICATIONS: Engine: 3.0-Liter Biturbocharged V6 Output: 345 Horsepower / 369 Pound-Feet Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic EPA Fuel Economy: 14 City / 20 Highway / 16 Combined Subscribe to our channel to see weekly Why Buy? videos, and lots more new car review content. Like our fancy new luggage? Check out https://www.awaytravel.com/ to buy a set for yourself. Why Buy? Playlist:    • Playlist   Facebook:   / motor1com   Twitter:   / motor1com   Instagram:   / motor1com   CREDITS Host: Jake Holmes Video Producer: James Bradbury