The VW faces an uphill struggle against brand laden rivals, but is actually just as good.
Pros Sophisticated and high-tech interior plus engines for all situations in the pipeline
Cons Same-price rivals wear more premium badges
Pros Good value in lower trim levels Spacious inside for up to five people Excellent towing capabilities
Cons Cheap-feeling interior plastics Fussy infotainment system No seven-seat option
The 2020 Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI is expensive, but it also has a very special diesel V-8 under the hood.
Pros Fast enough for the autobahn, diesel efficiency, premium-brand levels of luxury and refinement.
Cons Garish chrome grille; an Alcantara headliner would be nice; we'd love to have it here, but it's premium-brand money.
The 2020 Maserati Levante ranked #11 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Maserati Levante has a score of 7.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Potent engine lineup Sharp handling
Cons Small cargo space for class Some uninspiring interior materials Poor fuel economy
The 2020 Maserati Levante comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Minor revisions to feature availability.
PROS Design differentiates it from the sea of look-alike crossovers Turbocharged V6 and V8 engines provide quick acceleration Suspension enhances ride comfort and handling around turns Highly customizable interior
CONS Some downmarket buttons and switches Short on cargo space
It's the new entry-level Maserati Levante and it's almost $15,000 less than the next rung up the ladder. It's still got a twin-turbo V6 and it still has loads of kit. So, what's not to like?
Pros It's still got a big presence It goes well and sounds even better Ride comfort is excellent with air suspension Sporty handling with solid composure Very comfortable cockpit and all the latest features including Apple CarPlay General refinement ZF eight-speed gearbox is a big plus
Cons Not as sharp as the Porsche Cayenne Generic rear styling Still 10 grand more than the Porsche
