2016 Geneva Motor Show: Maserati Levante SUV Unveiled

It has a rakish windscreen and the rear too is pretty much muscular. We can see the sloping roof while the 'Saetta' badges flank the C-pillar, and there's an assortment of wheels on offer - 18- to 21-inches. Maserati will offer the Levante in an assortment of packages like the Luxury package which will include wood trim and a Harman Kardon audio system, while the Zegna Edition package adds premium leather and silk upholstery.

Inside, the Levante comes well equipped with leather seats, aluminium trim, and chrome accents. There is also a dual-zone climate control system, and an eight-speaker audio system on offer, while an analogue watch adds a bit of elegance to the whole set up. There is also a six-way power driver's seat and an infotainment system with an 8.4-inch display.

Of course, there are quite a few options to choose from when it comes to the upholstery and you'll be able to order for a leather-wrapped dashboard, a sport steering wheel, and a panoramic glass sunroof.

But, well, it's a Maserati and you want to know what the engines are like. The entry-level Levante will be powered by a biturbo 3.0-litre V6 engine that produces 350bhp. This certainly has an effect on the 0-100km/h timing as it needs just 6 seconds to get there before topping out at around 250km/h.

But for those wanting something more, they'll have the option of ordering the Levante S which will come with a 3.0-litre biturbo V6 punching out 430bhp. The surge in power has a significant effect on the 0-100km/h timings as it now does it in 5.4 seconds with a significant change in top speed which stands at 263km/h.

There's also a diesel variant in the Levante line up and this one is a 3.0-litre V6 engine that produces 275 bhp. Mind you, it isn't slow either as a sprint from 0-100km/h is taken care of in just 6.9 seconds while top speed stands at 230km/h. All the engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission which is paired to a standard all-wheel drive system with a torque vectoring function and a limited slip rear differential.