The 2018 Ford Edge has an eager feel and crisp design; safety scores and Sport ride quality give pause.The Edge satisfies more than a few needs. It’s sleeker than the truck-infused Expedition, even the Explorer. It’s more spacious than the Escape. It’s also devoid of any off-road pretense, any faux-SUV ruggedness.
Pros Quick steering Cabin’s muted details Wide range of engines Composed ride on small-tire models Edge Sport lives up to name
Cons Seats are a big letdown Real-world fuel economy Stiff Sport ride
The Ford Endura is Ford Australia’s first large soft-road SUV since it stopped producing the Territory. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel that’s both powerful and relatively economical. It is good to steer, with polished cornering manners for a large SUV. There are front-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, and auto-braking is standard.
Pros Punchy engine; roadholding, cabin space, standard features.
Cons Dated dashboard, no petrol option.
Many Australians sorely miss the locally built Ford Territory. We’ve had our first local drive of the imported Endura to discover whether that large-SUV product gap has been adequately filled…
Pros Spacious rear seat and big boot Good steering Ride comfort and secure handling on country roads Smooth and quiet turbo diesel Lots of technology/features from entry model upwards
Cons No third-row seating despite vehicle’s size Performance only adequate Urban ride quality still an unknown Cabin presentation a bit underwhelming $4000 charge for AWD
The 2019 Maserati Levante ranked #5 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Maserati Levante has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 19 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Powerful, rich-sounding lineup of Ferrari engines Smooth ride quality Responsive handling
Cons Some lower-quality cabin materials Very small cargo area for the class Poor fuel economy
The 2019 Maserati Levante comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.New turbocharged V8 available in two new variants: GTS and Trofeo.New wireless charging pad with signal booster comes standardElectronic power steering replaces hydraulic steering.New interior and exterior trim.
PROS Design differentiates it from the sea of look-alike crossovers Turbocharged V6 engine provides quick acceleration Suspension enhances ride comfort and handling around turns Highly customizable interior
CONS Comes up short on storage space Fuel economy lags that of other luxury SUVs Some downmarket buttons and switches
It's the new entry-level Maserati Levante and it's almost $15,000 less than the next rung up the ladder. It's still got a twin-turbo V6 and it still has loads of kit. So, what's not to like?
Pros It's still got a big presence It goes well and sounds even better Ride comfort is excellent with air suspension Sporty handling with solid composure Very comfortable cockpit and all the latest features including Apple CarPlay General refinement ZF eight-speed gearbox is a big plus
Cons Not as sharp as the Porsche Cayenne Generic rear styling Still 10 grand more than the Porsche
