Special-edition Maserati Levante with Ermenegildo Zegna interior launched in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Last year in June, Maserati brought the Trofeo edition of the Levante SUV to the Malaysian shores, which was just limited to 3 units. And now, here comes another spectacular Levante from the house of the luxury automaker in association with Ermenegildo Zegna Group. Naza Italia Maserati just launched a special edition Levante S GranSport featuring Ermenegildo Zegna interior, which is a woven leather textile named ‘PELLETESSUTA.’

With years of research, the special material is born from a combination of old-world Italian traditions and today’s innovative technology. It involves the use of ingenious thin Nappa leather strips, in place of conventional fabric yarn, while following a traditional weaving method to create an ultra-luxurious “fabric” that is lightweight, soft, and enduring.

The stunning black PELLETESSUTA interior also features exclusive Radica wood trim with the words "Ermenegildo Zegna PELLETESSUTA.”

On the exterior, the distinguishing features of the special edition Levante S GranSport include an exclusive bronzo tri-coat exterior colour, black brake calipers, and 21-inch polished Helios rims. Maserati also offers a Blue Nobile tri-coat exterior paint, as an alternative to esteemed clients. 

“Like Maserati, the PELLETESSUTA by Ermenegildo Zegna combines new avant-garde technologies with century-old craftsmanship to create innovation. It comes to life in the Maserati Levante S GranSport to heighten the experience for both driver and passenger, while exquisitely complementing its luxurious, race-inspired performance,” said Dato’ Nik Hamdam, Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings.

On the mechanical front, the special edition Levante is powered by the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine generating 430 hp of maximum power and 580 Nm of peak torque. For sending drive to all four wheels, the engine is mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. The SUV can run from zero to 100 kmph in  5.2 seconds before attaining a top speed of 264 kmph. 

The driving assists available in the luxury SUV are Integrated Vehicle Control, Forward Collision Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Surround View Camera, Highway Assist System, Lane Keeping Assist, and Active Blind Spot Assist.

Only five units of this special edition are available in the local market with a price tag of  RM 838,800 (inclusive of local taxes and duties). The price includes 3 years standard warranty coverage and a free maintenance programme of 3 years/60,000 km, whichever comes first.

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