Maserati Levante for Export from Dubai

Maserati Levante for export from Dubai: a discontinued V6 and V8 SUV that fits a narrowing set of rules

The Maserati Levante was the brand's first SUV, and production ended in 2024. That makes the Levante a finished model, which is the fact that matters most to a buyer. For anyone weighing a Maserati Levante for export from Dubai, a closed model line means no new stock, and used cars will be the only supply. It also means the car is old enough in its early form to meet age limits in some places, while the late cars are young enough to avoid them. Between those two ends sits a wide spread of mileage and condition.

Levantes are common in the Gulf, which is why asking prices on the market vary so much. A cheap one is usually an early car with high mileage. For a car to drive in the Emirates, the used Maserati Levante page for Dubai lists cars sold for local use. These are cars for buyers who intend to ship.

The sections that follow explain how to tell the versions apart and what to ask, because a price that looks like a bargain on the Levante often reflects a repair bill that has not happened yet.

One body, two phases: the 2016 launch and the 2021 update

Maserati introduced the Levante in 2016, built on a platform shared with the Ghibli and Quattroporte saloons. It has a single generation, but the car was revised during its life. A facelift around 2021 brought new lights, a revised grille and a new infotainment system, along with trim names such as GT, Modena and Trofeo.

Production ended in March 2024, according to reports at the time, so the last cars are 2024 model-year Ultima editions. These limited special versions closed the model line, and some carry their own plaques and equipment.

Check the VIN and registration year to see whether the car is pre-facelift or post-facelift. The difference shows in the dashboard screen and in the headlamp design. The earlier cars have an older infotainment system, which is slower and less pleasant to use, while the later ones have a bigger screen and updated software.

Engines and trims: V6 petrol, V8, diesel and hybrid

The Levante has been sold with several engines. The common one is a 3.0 litre twin-turbo V6 petrol, in different power outputs. The top performance cars use a 3.8 litre twin-turbo V8, built with Ferrari, in the GTS and Trofeo. A 3.0 litre diesel was offered in some markets, and a mild-hybrid four-cylinder arrived later in the GT Hybrid.

Names that appear in listings include Levante, Levante S, GranSport, GranLusso, GTS, Trofeo, Modena and GT Hybrid. GranSport and GranLusso were trim themes, one with sporty details and the other with luxury ones. The V8 is the version enthusiasts want, and it carries the highest price and highest running costs.

Ask the seller for the engine code and the horsepower on the registration. A V6 sold as a V8 is an obvious fraud, and a GTS badge is easy to add. The engine bay photograph and the VIN answer the question.

Five-door SUV with five seats and a coupe-like roofline

The Levante is a five-door SUV with seating for five. The roof slopes toward the tail in a coupe style, which reduces headroom in the back for tall passengers but gives the car its character. The boot is a fair size, though less spacious than some rivals.

Air suspension is common and allows the ride height to be raised for rough roads or lowered for high speed. Ask the seller to cycle through the settings and film the car sitting overnight to confirm it does not sink. A car that will not hold its height or shows a warning has a leaking air spring or a failing compressor, which is a costly repair.

All-wheel drive is the norm on the Levante. That helps on sand and loose surfaces, though it is a luxury SUV and not a serious off-roader. The car is heavy, and the brakes and tyres on V8 versions wear fast. For shipping, the body is a standard large-SUV size, and a forwarder will need the VIN for exact weights.

What sets the price of a Levante sold for export

Engine and trim lead the list, with the V8 cars and the Ultima editions at the top and early V6 cars at the bottom. Mileage and age follow, but the service record can matter as much. Maserati servicing is expensive, and a car with a missing record carries risk that the buyer will deduct from the price.

The pre- or post-facelift question changes the figure too. Later cars with the newer screen are preferred. Condition of the air suspension, the gearbox, the interior leather and the wheels all affect the figure, and they are the parts a long voyage and a new climate will test.

Colour and options add a smaller layer. A sunroof, a premium sound system and the larger wheel packs raise interest, and dark colours in good paint are easy to sell. Last, there is the destination. A country with a Maserati workshop supports a higher price than one without. Freight, port charges and duty add to the landed cost, and a large SUV costs more to ship than a coupe. Compare forwarder quotes and check what each one covers. Insurance during the voyage is a separate item worth pricing. Because production has stopped, prices for late examples may hold better than for the early ones.

Wheels, brakes and tyres are the running-cost items to inspect. V8 cars especially go through rear tyres quickly, and carbon-ceramic brakes, where fitted, cost a great deal to replace. Ask for photographs of the discs and the tread, and compare them with the claimed mileage. Uneven wear can point to alignment problems or hard use.

Gulf-specification cars versus those from other markets

A Levante sold new in the Gulf has cooling and air conditioning set for strong heat, a service book from the regional importer and, in many cases, extra equipment as standard. This history is a plus when the car is sold abroad.

A European or American car differs in lights, speedometer, emissions parts and sometimes in the available engines. The diesel, for instance, was not sold everywhere. Check the VIN to see where the car started and ask the seller for any foreign registration papers.

For parts, the engines and gearboxes are known to specialists, and many service items are shared with the Ghibli and Quattroporte. Body and electronic parts are more specific. Ask a Maserati workshop in your country about lead times, and check that tyres in the fitted size are available there.

Buying a Levante in Dubai for export, in order

Check the destination rules first. Ask the authority for age limits, emissions standards and steering side, and list the documents the port needs. A diesel, a V8 and a hybrid may be treated differently.

Then browse the cars here. OneClickDrive is a car marketplace that connects you with verified UAE sellers, and we add no fee on top. We add no commission and we do not inspect, ship, document or guarantee any car, so you agree the price and handover with the seller.

Request the registration card, the VIN, the service history and photographs of the engine bay, underside, air suspension and interior. Have a Maserati-literate workshop inspect the car, and check that no finance or fines remain. Ask who cancels the UAE registration and issues the export papers.

Use a forwarder who has moved large SUVs. They will recommend container or RoRo and explain the bill of lading. Pay a deposit only when a written agreement names the VIN, and release the balance after the documents arrive.

Age limits, emissions and the questions to settle before paying

Early Levantes from 2016 are now several years old, and some countries cap the age of imports at a few years. Others count from the first registration. Ask which date the authority uses. Late cars are rarely a problem for age.

Emissions are more likely to be the obstacle, because the V8 and V6 petrol engines are powerful and some destinations apply strict standards. A mild-hybrid or diesel car may be treated differently. Ask the authority and not the seller.

Left-hand drive is the rule for UAE cars. If your country registers only right-hand-drive vehicles, a Levante is not eligible.

Before paying, confirm the engine and trim, the VIN against the registration card, accident history, air suspension function, gearbox behaviour and open recalls. Maserati has issued recalls on the model, so ask the seller to show proof that any campaign work was done.

Ask also about modifications. Owners in the Gulf often fit aftermarket wheels, tints, exhausts or tuning boxes, and a car altered in this way may be refused at inspection in the destination country. A standard car with its original parts is easier to register and to sell. If anything has been changed, request the original parts as part of the deal and ask for written confirmation of what was done and by whom.

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