New Maserati Levante SUV Supports Apple CarPlay

Maserati has announced that its new SUV, the Levante, will support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The brand new model, which makes its World Premiere at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, is based on the evolution of the saloon platform, designed exclusively by Maserati. The chassis has been specifically developed to offer unique on-road drivability and competitive off-road capability, with day-to-day comfort and practicality.

In terms of performance, the Levante S (430hp) covers 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, has a top speed of 264 km/h, and provides combined NEDC-cycle consumption and emission figures of 10.9 l/100 km and 253g CO2/km respectively. The Levante (350hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and achieves a top speed of 251 km/h, with combined cycle consumption and emission figures of 10.7 l/100 km and 249g CO2/km respectively. The Diesel-powered Levante (275hp) covers 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 230 km/h, while its combined cycle consumption and emission figures are 7.2 l/100 km and 189g CO2/km respectively.

Here's what the company had to say about CarPlay support...

Thanks to its rotary controller, multi-touch screen and voice control, the powerful and fast infotainment system of the new Maserati Levante is easy to use. Its high-resolution 8,4" SVGA screen provides sharp 3D graphics for the navigation system and a user experience equivalent to smartphones.

The one-shot voice control covers the whole system, including Car Play and Android Auto modes. The system offers true plug-and-play for iPhones and Android smartphones and is designed to provide the same human machine interface (HMI) experience across all user menus. The system enables dual Bluetooth pairing and phone status as well as Bluetooth music playback from any source. With HARMAN's Aha Connected Services, the infotainment system in the Maserati Levante also offers millions of high definition quality Internet radios, audio books, online GPS, and more.

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