Maserati Levante Mule Spied Testing

Maserati has been spied testing a new mule for its upcoming Levante SUV.

Last time we saw the Levante SUV testing, it was sporting a black body and this time around, the Italian automaker has been caught by AutoGuide.com‘s spy photographers testing a mule in Germany with a red body. Sharing the same platform as the Ghibli and Quattroporte, it’s no surprise to see that the mule is essentially a high-riding Ghibli with additional bodywork to mimic an SUV. Originally rumored to be built on a modified Jeep Grand Cherokee chassis, it’s clear that Maserati is definitely crossing that idea off the list.

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Another benefit for using the same platform was the Ghibli and Quattroporte is that Maserati can share the same powerplants found in its sedan models. Expect the company’s Q4 all-wheel drive system to also make its way to the Levante when it debuts at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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