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finished with red interiors are fun — only flames could better that touch. I haven't yet tested Aston Martin's DBX competitor but I have spent a week in Lamborghini's Urus as well as performance SUVs from all the other luxury brands that offer that optional flamboyance. So far, Maserati's Levante Trofeo is easily the most visceral in the category. In fact, the only edgier SUV I can recall is Jeep's Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with its 707 HP supercharged Hemi smoldering the tires, but that short run ended last year. And trust me, 580 HP is plenty. Tempered With Luxury e joy of spirited performance is a welcome elixir, but after all, this is a luxury vehicle that may double as a family hauler when not carving through corners. In this light, the Levante Trofeo comes through with soft tactile touch points and a robust list of luxury gear as standard equipment. Just two options add to the MSRP: the Fuoriserie Corse paint finish for $6,500 and another $1,500 for 3D Carbon Fiber trim. e wild green color that would make Kermit swoon and the slick carbon accents are well worth the extra money. And the portholes Front-engine, all-wheel drive 3.8-liter Twin Turbo V8 580 @ 6,250 RPM 538 lb.ft. @ 2,500 RPM $154,200 $160,000 13 city 20 highway 16 combined TYPE: ENGINE: HORSEPOWER: TORQUE: BASE PRICE: AS TESTED: FUEL CONSUMPTION: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo ranchandcoast.com @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2022 105

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