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For superior ride and handling, the Maserati Levante has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Lexus GX has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.
The front and rear suspension of the Levante uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the GX, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.
The Levante’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The GX doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.
For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Levante’s wheelbase is 8.5 inches longer than on the GX (118.3 inches vs. 109.8 inches).
For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Levante is 1.8 inches wider in the front and 4 inches wider in the rear than the track on the GX.
The Levante’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the GX’s (52% to 48%). This gives the Levante more stable handling and braking.
The Levante Modena handles at .91 G’s, while the GX pulls only .74 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.
The Levante Modena executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.8 seconds quicker than the GX (25.5 seconds @ .74 average G’s vs. 28.3 seconds @ .58 average G’s).
For greater off-road capability the Levante has a 1.6 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the GX (9.7 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the Levante to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.