Alfardan Sports Motors, the official dealer of Maserati in Qatar, has reported an increase in demand for the Levante following its debut in the country earlier this year.
The model has “quickly become a preferred vehicle of choice” in the luxury SUV segment for clients seeking “exceptional on-road and off-road capability alongside day-to-day comfort and practicality”,
according to a statement.
The introduction of the new model has not only led to a 38% increase in Maserati sales in August across the Middle East, India and Africa region, but also secured, in Qatar, an order bank of four months as well as a waiting period of four months for special orders, the statement notes.
Charly Dagher, general manager of Maserati Qatar at Alfardan Sports Motors, said: “We are extremely delighted with the phenomenal response the Levante has received among our clients in Qatar. As Maserati’s first SUV, the car has set a unique benchmark in the segment. Both variants – the Levante and Levante S – are in roughly equal demand. The GCC is a very significant market for the Maserati SUV, as clients are particularly keen on exploring off-road terrains as well as sporty on-road
capabilities.”
By tapping into the largest luxury segment of the automobile industry, the Levante “introduces a new concept to the SUV world, delivering best-in-class comfort” even on rough terrains. “Its distinctive design combines spaciousness and coupé lines, while its range of cutting-edge technology administers new levels of safety and entertainment on the road,” the statement added.
Available in two variants – the Levante and Levante S – the model’s sporty demeanour is powered by the Maserati 3-litre V6 engine with twin turbo. The top-of-the-range Levante S with 430hp makes it to 100km/h in just 5.2 seconds and has a top speed of 264km/h. The 350hp Levante achieves the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.0 second and a 251km/h top speed.
Both versions adopt an eight-speed automatic ZF gearbox with a choice of drive modes: Normal, I.C.E., Sport or Off-road.
The Levante is available at the Maserati showroom located at The Pearl-Qatar.
The introduction of the Maserati Levante leads to a 38% increase in Maserati sales.
