2020 Maserati Levante

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January is a time for setting (and sometimes forgetting) New Year's resolutions. It's also the time where the northern half of the country gets pummeled by snow, ice, and freezing rain, making commutes on roads and highways much more challenging. To hone our winter driving techniques, we journeyed to Crested Butte, Colorado, and met up with Maserati and its lineup of performance-oriented SUVs and sedans. Lamborghini is the latest, and possibly least likely, Italian exotic-carmaker to jump into the SUV fray, but Maserati beat it by a few years. The 2020 Maserati Levante SUV marks the model's third year of production for a brand known more for its big GT (grand touring) machines such as the Quattroporte. The Levante brings classic Maserati character to the world of midsize luxury SUVs with distinctive design and thoroughbred twin-turbo engine power derived from its Ferrari roots. Its broad range of custom options, from the color of its brake calipers to a variety of interior leathers and materials, also give the Levante a more personal touch. For 2020, the Levante carries over largely unchanged. But some now-common driver assistance features become standard equipment on more models, and a panoramic sunroof and heated steering wheel are added to all trim levels across the board. The Levante blends exotic Italian style with power and exceptional handling; it's more of a high-riding sports car than an SUV. But a closer look reveals some cost-cutting measures, specifically inside the car. Fuel economy is also disappointing, even for this normally less-than-efficient class. But these aren't reasons enough to overlook the exotic pedigree of this SUV. Levante's exclusivity, panache, and strong performance continue to separate it from the crowd. While holding four-wheel drifts won't help us on our next wintry commute, the confidence we garnered from finding and driving at the slippery limit will. We're fierce advocates of winter tires here at Car and Driver, and all of our long-term test vehicles get swapped over to them each year to tackle whatever Mother Nature can throw at us here in Michigan. We suggest all drivers north of the Mason-Dixon line do the same, because that extra bit of grip in the snow can mean the difference between making it to your destination or not.