Tropicana Jan-Feb 2018 #116 A Start from the Heart

THE DRIVE
Run with the horses
In Italy, no trip would be
complete without a trip to the
Ferrari Museum. There are
two, in Modeno and Maranello,
and both are amongst the
most visited in Italy, attracting
petrolheads and fans of the
prancing horse brand.
The stunning Museo Enzo
Ferrari in Modeno, which
combines a futuristic 2,500
square metre main pavilion
with the meticulously restored
workshop of Enzo Ferari’s
father – now the Ferrari
Engines Museum – recorded
a record numbers of vistors in
2017.
The Ferrari Museum in
Maranello has also taken in
growing ticket sales thanks to
its “Rosso Infinito” (‘Infinite
Red’) exhibition and “Under the
Skin” exhibit, which has now
been transferred to the Design
Museum in London, and will
run up until 15 April 2018. If
that’s the stuff that gets your
engine gunning, then get in
gear and go.
More at www.ferrari.com
The Maserati Levante S
powers into the Malaysian
SUV market
Naza Italia, the official importer and distributor
for Maserati in Malaysia, has officially
introduced the Maserati Levante S. Maserati’s
first SUV.
It features an array of hi-tech features that
inject extra power and performance into an
already impressive luxury SUV. Among them
are Electric Power Steering and Advanced
Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) with active
functions like Highway Assist, Lane Keeping
Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist and Traffic Sign
Recognition.
Featuring four drive modes: Normal, ICE,
Sport and Off-road, the Levante S accelerates
from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and has a
top speed of 264 km/h, without a loss of fuel
efficiency at 10.9 l/100 km.
Officiating the launch at Desa Park City in
Kuala Lumpur was Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal
Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Group Executive
Chairman of Naza World Group of Companies,
who said, “The petrol-powered Levante S has
been eagerly awaited and will no doubt be
a popular new addition to Malaysia’s luxury
automotive market.”
Displaying unparalleled agility and stability
thanks to low centre of gravity and streamline
shape, the Levant S’ spacious interior allows for
five people to be seated comfortably, and comes
in two distinct trim options.
The GranLusso trim features metallic-finish
front skid plates and roof rails, black-painted
brake calipers, 19” Zefiro alloy wheels, and a
cabin with a choice of Ermenegildo Zegna silk or
full premium Italian upholstery.
The Levante S GranSport stands out for its
Piano Black front grille, skid plates and roof
rails, red brake calipers, 20” Nereo wheels and
will have a sport steering wheel with standard
gearshift paddles and power-adjustable Inox
sport pedals inside.
Prices start at RM788,800 inclusive of local
taxes and duties, and includes 3 years Standard
Warranty coverage with no mileage restriction
plus a *Maserati Premium Service Plus of 3
years/ 60,000km, whichever comes first.
More at @maserati.malaysia (Instagram) and
www.facebook/maserati.malaysia
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