2021 Maserati Levante GTS Quick Review // Who Needs Sensible
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2021
- The 2021 Maserati Levante GTS (~$157,690 CAD as tested, ~$129,590 USD as tested) is a stylish and powerful SUV with a ferocious twin-turbo V8 engine. Thomas and James put it through the paces as they take it out for a quick review. What will they have to say about the Levante’s performance? Or about how much luxury it provides the driver? Watch to find out! Subscribe!
RELEVANT STATS:
Twin-turbo 3.8L V8 engine
550 hp
538 lb-ft torque
8-speed automatic transmission
Nerissimo Package (as tested)
22 inch Staggered Orione Black Wheels
Claimed 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds
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“Spooning leads to forking, and forking leads to tridents”🤣🤣🤣
There's always one line that gets the thumbs up for me, that was the one!
“This thing is going to go for year.” 😂
Yeah, go for years sitting in the repair shop haha
@Nguyen Khoa Maserati is LITERALLY ranked the worst reliable brand, even over range rover.
@Nguyen Khoa how much money did Stallantis pay you to say this shit? 🤣
People listening to some tubers, believe all nonsense. Have old Lancia, 300k Miles runs normally. All cars need services and if you do them with people which know what they are doing, there shouldnt be problems.
@@SR3TG119 I had 3 German premium cars and all were shit. Porsche died in the middle of the highway with no warning lights popping up whats so ever. Bmw had major issues with front lights falling apart door seals disintegrating and chain problem and the Audi was so bad to drive it literally felt like driving a Skoda and it had dsg gearbox problem, thank god it was the company car and I didn't have to fuck around with it. Maybe Mercedes is better, who knows, but I'm done for a little while with German cars. I now drive Giulia quadrifoglio it has 890000 km on it with not a single problem and I drive it hard.
"Just shut up and put your foot down!" 🤣
This would be a great tshirt
"We've got the combined reliability of FCA and an Italian sports car maker" 😂😂
5:48 As an FCA technician, you have no idea how much I appreciated that.
It was satire.... lol
@@drod6203 I think the word you're looking for is "sarcasm" and, yeah, I know. That's why it was funny.
@@Wrencher_86 idk I feel like satire works better... i was very tired though leave me alone 😅
I love the emotional part of Maseratis (sound and engine, not when it breaks), but I could never justify getting one. Thanks for the video, lads
You get something that can fit an entire family, has more tech than any hot Italian supercar, is reasonably practical, and is as prestigious and emotional as a Ferrari/Lamborghini, *all while looking and sounding godly* . Makes a lot of sense so long as the emotional element is in play, despite what Doug Demuro says.
People criticize the interior for being a Chrysler/Dodge parts bin extravaganza, or the Colgate-tube sized interior panel gaps (Doug Demuro), but if you're not explicitly looking for those flaws and didn't know any better, you wouldn't notice.
You ̶b̶u̶y̶ lease a Masarati for the looks and the sound, it's all about getting attention and style, not substance.
I can’t either. I’m still team Porsche.
@@TheBreakfastLover weren't they already fixed those toothpaste panel gap problem?
As said on Top Gear “Kabang is the noise the car makes when the warranty goes out”
Maserati lined that one up for them
kaban means male boar in russian
@@Vampire_born_in_2006 Maserati spelt it the “Kubang”
Family had 1 and it sits at the dealer service center more than at their garage 😂 just Christmas lights after Christmas lights in the dash. Think they had maserati bought the car back
gonna watch this when my dinner arrives
Same. And right before a nice poo.
@@hertzer2000 I’m taking a great poo watching this
That's the strangest euphemism for "dropping the kids off at the pool" that I've ever heard
I poop to the extra channel and eat to the main channel.
@@jamesengelsman9369 lol
“It’s not the money!……….yeah it’s the money🤣”
Yeah cuz it's not worth the money
@@Mohamad0311 it is
“It’s not the money....it’s the money”- James, and my bookie.
The endings never get old
I love extra throttle house! The personal, buddy like conversations just talking cars! I love it
I currently own a 2017 levante with the twin turbo v6 engine and let me say I absolutely love it. They are truly underrated cars and they are truly amazing. In addition to that it is the most elegant car I have ever driven
Me too! I love my Levante and I never want to drive anything else.
Just bought a 2022 Modena and headed to pick it up Friday. Can't wait.
How's the reliability bro
@@guledaden2508 it’s actually a very reliable car. Best car I’ve ever owned in all honesty.
@@sypher0345 thanks brother appreciate the reply
That blue paint must be on sale. The new Tacoma, all the Kia, civics, etc. Thanks Sherwin Willams.
All the manufacturers took note of every time James commented on whether a car was available in blue for the first year of this channel.
These guys just have a fantastic relationship, which really keeps you engaged throughout the video. They are the true new "Car Talk" brothers through in through.
I freaking love you guys, comedy geniuses and amazing car reviews all in one by far my favorite thing to watch.
I want to know what tridents lead to
I daily-drive that exact vehicle and have owned it for 2 years completely trouble-free. It's a gem and it's wildly underrated!!! I've owned or leased a Range Rover Sport Autobiography, a Porsche Cayenne S, a few BMW X5's ...the Levante GTS is more fun than any of those. The engine and exhaust notes are sublime and better than any of these other SUV's. Sure, if you compare it to a Cayenne Turbo it'll lose on the track - but how many people do you know of track these vehicles?? I certainly don't. BTW, I hear the parts bin argument - I couldn't care less. The interior is luxurious, the finishings are very nice and the infotainment simpler to use than the others I've mentioned above. Give this SUV a look if you're in the market for a performance SUV.
These sound unbelievable in person. Incredible all around suv, but you’re paying for it no question.
"Ferrari in the front, and Jeep in the back..." So, it's the Maserati Mullet.
This is the 3rd consecutive time Throttle House has dropped a video while I take a shit
They know when you gotta go
Synchronized droppings.
Synchro-drop !!
Shit more often.
@@iBendThings big brain time
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Don't worry James, we British folk got you, cillit bang adverts were just 👌
See, I was on more of a "Thanks, Kitchen Gun!" vibe there. I know Kitchen Gun is a parody of what you're talking about, though.
How does this channel only have 76k subs - you guys are hilarious and doing great content.
Extra Throttle House - still better than 99% "regular" YT channels :D
One thing I love about Maseratis.. The exhaust note is perfect!!!
omg finally waited so long for you guys to this this review on Maserati
BY FAR the best car review show on video of any form.....probably my favourite utoob show as well.
I love Maserati. I'm not a window switch connoisseur so I could care less if the window switches are from a Geo Metro. I am however an engine connoisseur and that engine is fantastic along with the chassis.
Well said!
I have one! This is (in my opinion) the best all wheel drive SUV's on the planet! TWIN TURBO engine is just bad ass!! Live in the mountains? I highly recommend one !👌👍
“underrated” is one of the best ways to describe Maserati. I love them more and more as a company and think they are doing well and will continue to. I feel that they are a drivers car, not a sit in and get a massage and have tons of fancy gizmos and gadgets. They are driver focused. I, for one, don’t mind parts coming from other cars. I’ll just be there smiling with my Ferrari engine.
They are what BMW used to be i guess.
Bruh you guys are driving right by my work. Never new you were that close!
The both of you could be talking about a backyard fence or new candles and I would still watch it. Y’all are literally hilarious and fantastic at what you do, keep up the great work
I live in South Korea and I am the owner of Levante GTS.. Maserati must be the best car of my life. But I am so angry that people who have never ridden in South Korea curse Maserati.. Thank you so much for your reviews
Only giga chads know about it. And You're one my friend ❤
I get such a kick out of how you end these videos!
At 13:01 you make a good point. I think the most "fun" cars, or "good-to-drive" cars I've been in were fun not because of the performance they offered but because of how they made me feel. For example, one of my favorite cars is the 981 Boxster S, not because it is fast - because, it's not really that fast - but because it feels very nimble to throw around while having a beautiful engine sound and top-down fun. I'm sure a 911 Cabriolet would be a more capable convertible and more usable, too, but somehow I don't imagine it being quite as much fun to play with on a back road.
This is hilarious because I was just looking through your guys' channel today wondering if you had any content on Maseratis to find out you had non. Now here we are lol. You guys should definitely try to do a video on a Quattroporte though, those cars have such thrilling sound signatures.
It’s crazy exactly yesterday I was thinking why Throttle house never had a Maserati on the channel lol, a trofeo on the main channel would be dope
People tend to confuse tech with luxury, somehow they have a connection, luxury is like fine art no matter how much tech you put around. Getting into a Levante feels really premium, way more than the latest germans cars. I have a 2022 GLC43 AMG and I crave a Levante GTS, and the Levante feels much more luxurious than the Merc, although my GLC has a newer design. The design of the Levante's seats is more beautiful than the Mercedes, the layout and everything. The steering wheel of the Merc is really nice and beautiful but the one in the Levante is more luxurious. So, it is important to differentiate between tech and luxury.... great review! This confirms that I want to buy the only GTS available in my country. Saludos!!!
So relieved to know I'm not the only one who thinks this is the best looking SUV. Paul from Everyday Driver is off his rocker on this one.
James you were on daily dose of the Internet today!!
Good stuff guys !!!!!!!!
It is quite an underrated jacked up sports hatch, since some people see Italian cars as lemons (not all, of course). Initially I think it's just another luxury SUV, but I eventually loving it, even planning to modify a diecast version of these, Tsubasa Kazanari style.
I wish were half as charming as these guys. Well done gents. You’ve made an awesome well produced car show. Cherry on top is that you’re based in Canada.
Can’t believe that you guys film in Kitchener. awesome
The Extra intros are getting better :D
I just said YASS out loud when I saw the thumbnail
“Hi...! I’m Barry Scott... BANG and the grime is Gone!!!” I was with you James 🤘🤣
A great way to start the day.
finally a manufacturer brave enough to tune their hot models for driver fun instead of lap times ! !!! !!
I love you guys! :D
the best part about this channel is
Another great video. I need to tell you, though, I really really
great vid
this channel is better that the main one !
the ending was great.
i am probably one of the few people that understood James when he was talking about that cillit bang advert
You guys should try the Trofeo it's got exposed intake manifolds and carbon fiber engine cover.
Just an FYI The TURBO NOISE of the MC20 even just putting around the parking lot is so much fun. I will say getting in i've gotta put my head sideways but after your in it's got decent head room
Ferrari engines is Maserati’s life support
Should’ve made this a real video, you guys are almost never critical on throttle house so it would be hilarious. That in addition to exterior exhaust clips of this thing.
Agreed they should’ve critiqued the fact of just how much issues this car has. I mean it broke down before the video ??? Shouldnt that be a bigger deal
@@jetx2599 It was clearly temporary since they are driving it now, and I'm sure they would've made a bigger deal about it it if had happened multiple times. A one-off glitch with the starter is not a good thing, I agree, but it seems like it was easily solved and hasn't happened since, so it's not something that I'd think deserves more than a passing mention. People read *way* too much into minor faults in everything these days, especially those with _no_ technical knowledge whatsoever on the subject, so I'm glad that they didn't milk that issue into something that it wasn't.
This is EXACTLY the type of car that is PERFECT for these quick reviews. No one with any sense would ever buy a Maserati...
You seen the Mc20 tho??
@@MrLong-ok9jh Yes. It’s a potential supercar that WILL break down. Which is probably more acceptable (although there are reliable supercars that won’t let you down). Who wants to buy an unreliable, expensive, luxury, daily driver SUV? I’d argue, only a sadist....
This is coming from a person who has owned two Alfa Romeo’s (neither of which actually ever broke but one was stolen too quickly for me to test the reliability). Also, I do wish I had the courage to sell my Lexus and buy a Guilia Ti Sport....
@@mynameIan Have you actually seen the MC20 because I have and it looks and sounds incredible makes McLarens, Ferraris and Lamborghinis look pedestrian. They are going to sell a ton of them. My neighbors have two Maseratis one is a cardiologist and his wife is an infectious disease specialist and they have a Levante and a Gran Turismo, I’ll be sure to tell them they don’t have any sense 😂
@@venom5809 it looks like every other super car out there. Some will sell, but they are nowhere near the level of McLaren, Lamborghini, or Ferrari 😂. Also, someone’s job title doesn’t mean they have sense either.
Nice to see my old home town 😀
You guys should definitely review the Ghibli sq4! Or the Trofeo
Great vid!! Review the Jaguar F-Pace SVR
The window switches and stalks are from Mercedes Benz. W212 had them. Good review! These are underrated.
Always wondered why nobody talks about Maseratis
The money and the interior. I'd still take a Quattroporte Trofeo over a bunch of thee Germans if cost no object
They had been putting out a lot of trash, maybe they're starting to turn a corner again
@@amanasd26 they are not "putting out trash". They are still more fun to drive than German competitors. They just get destroyed by the comparsion test, the numbers game and which one has better technology.
@@amanasd26 naw they got the maserati mc20 mid engine
@@twomoreone definitely not more fun to drive for me. My gf has this car but the Grand Sport version. I’ve tried hard to find something I enjoy about the vehicle but it comes up empty every time. The best (and only) thing I enjoy about it is the sound, which is a thanks to Ferrari. The only thing people are paying for here is the name and trident.
If you guys are ever in the Pennsylvania area, I could introduce you to my Maserati GranTurismo Sport. Greetings from the US. 😁
You should post an exhaust clip/ walk around lol one of the best looking Maseratis ever made
Can I ask you guys something? Don't you as car guys get tired of the everyday BMMs? That is what makes the Italian cars special to me. I don't care about a whole bunch of technology and screens. Car are made to be driven. Somehow we've lost that
Best ending yet. Period.
Can you guys please review the ford explorer st? Think its a great less expensive option for a fun suv and its a 3 row.
Maserati has been in a hole for the past decade but they have ALWAYS been that brand that screamed you’ve made it in life. The smooth styling and aggressive logo says it all. It has a rich history too, but if they had just a tad bit more reliability, the brand would take off and we’d maybe see them go against Mercedes and Audi.
I agree, if finding parts and doing maintenance was remotely as easy as a Mercedes or a Porsche the Ghibli would sell like hot cakes.
Naw, if you "made it in life" you would get a Bentley or a RR.
@@wannabedal-adx458 yeah, cuz buying a 150k luxury sports suv means you are still struggling
"It looks like a big wagon or hatch..." Ding ding ding! That's most CUVs! Big heavy wagons/hatchbacks
Probably the shortest "extra throttle house" intro. You're getting there.
Good stuff
I’d love to see a full comparison between this and the Jeep Grand Cherokee track hawk
Front end reminds me of a first gen X3/X4... but sounds amazing!!!
Have you tried the top end Quatrroporte SQ4 Grand Lusso ? It is the top spec luxury version.interested to see your opinion re comfort, build quality. Only V6 but fast enough, sold as lux meets Italian fun.
"Ferrari in the front and Jeep in the back." Definition of Mullet car.
Cilit Bang was way too much of a British reference for Thomas hahahaha
Always fun to see you guys.
Please do me a favour and get a BRZ and an '88 Fiero GT with 5 speed manual and compare them on your track. Make a yesterday vs today thing.
I suggested the same to the Everyday Driver channel. The ones with the most balls will do it. It will be fun.
Besides the Fiero community is large. You'll get lots of views.
Trust me. Oh Caaanadaaaaaa......
Good conversation. I probably shy away and either get a Jeep Grand Cherokee or may a Porsche Cayenne.
You guys should do a classic jdm video, rx7 vs supra vs 300zx
As usual, great stuff guys! You should do a collaboration with STRAIGHT PIPES where the episode, should take at a special place with special (new or retro) cars. It would be awesome!
Great stuff guys as always!
Mhaha! Lovely, missed you guys
My gf has this car in the same exact color except she has the Grand Sport version. I’m a Mercedes guy and tried to get her buy a G-Wagon but she felt the Levante was more luxurious. I’ve tried hard to find something I like about the Levante but the only thing there was is the sound. Yes, you don’t see a lot of them out there but all you’re paying for is the name and trident. 🔱
Are you guys based in Kitchener/Cambridge? Hope to meet you some day. Big fan.
I saw this car driving around 2 weeks ago.
I appreciate the Cillit Bang reference
"I'm Thomas, AND I'M BARRY SCOTT" maybe only James will get this
I knew exactly what James was referencing when he said that line 🤣
British memories💯💯
My eyes at the ending: 👀 😆
It's gonna go for....year.
Y’all should also do a Trofeo I own one and its very good.
I think the new Maserati supercar is named the “MC20” after the MC12. I was also wondering, when the Purosangue comes out, will Ferrari still give Maserati that engine?
You should do reviews on your personal cars for this channel
I got the V6 as a loaner for my Giulia, never been in a Jeep before and I immediately noticed it was a Jeep lol. Couldn't be more happy to be back on the Alfa, but I just don't like big heavy cars. I feel dangerous in them.
Heated seats and wheel being hidden behind the touch screen is an absurd UI decision though.
Is the trofeo better than this ??
Also this and the F-pace SVR are both really underrated SUVs
Yes the Trofeo is the highest trim possible.
"The combined reliability of FCA and Maserati." LOL.
Limescale and shine, bang and the dirt is gone!
I see you drove past TMMC (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Co) You should stop in and say hi. Lexus RX350 and RX450h made right there!!
So funny! Also, just saw that my grand caravan has Maserati gauges, woohooh!
I will totally agree that the Levante is the best looking SUV out there. And if the power of the GTS isn't enough, they have the Trofeo with the Pista engine in it making 580hp! Is it overpriced and behind in quality, yes. Does it sound better and have more character than the competition, yes. This becomes a nice lease option or CPO for half price.
The seats in the Gran Sport interior a really uncomfortable but in the Gran Lusso Version there are really really nice.