2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors Nominee: Maserati Levante

Maserati builds Levante at Mirafiori factory in Turin, Italy.

Levante uses FCA's well-regarded UConnect infotainment system.

Only buttons on center stack dedicated to climate control.

High-gloss Ebano wood trim adds richness.

Early speculation had Levante sharing underpinnings with Jeep Grand Cherokee. But Maserati opted to use rear-wheel-drive architecture developed for Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans.

Gauges are deep-set, and brow over top minimizes glare.

Driver can select modes for certain conditions.

Silk "Zegna edition" fabric used on doors and seatbacks as design element.

Maserati is Italian, but tan leather with white stitching makes one hungry for Bavarian pretzels.

Maserati logo finds prominent placement.

Second row spacious and comfortable but lacks infotainment options.

Levante based on Kubang concept car that debuted at 2011 Frankfurt auto show.

Levante based on Kubang concept car that debuted at 2011 Frankfurt auto show.