Car of the Day 10/18/18

Today’s car of the day is this Maserati Levante that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The Maserati Levante is a crossover that’s been in production since 2016 (the first model year was 2017). The engine of this one is a 3 liter V6 that produces 469 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic. This crossover does 0-60 mph in 6 seconds and has a top speed of 156 mph. The starting price of the Levante is $74,050.

2018 Ford Escape SE

My grandpa is using this 2018 Ford Escape SE while his Lincoln MKZ is being repaired. The Ford Escape is a crossover that’s been in production since 2000 (the first model year was 2001). This is from the third generation, which has been in production since 2013. The engine is a 1.5 liter turbocharged Ecoboost straight-4 that produces 179 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic.