It was discovered [25] that vehicle manufacturers would optimise emissions performance only for the test cycle, whilst emissions
from typical driving conditions proved to be much higher than when tested.
When sensing low grip
conditions, such as on slippery roads, or when cornering at high speed, the Levante's Q4 system reacts instantly: in just 150 milliseconds, the Q4 system alters the torque split
from 100 % rear - wheel
drive, up to equal distribution (50 % -50 %) between the front and rear wheels, to ensure best control while delivering the
typical Maserati rear - wheel
drive experience.