In India, Maserati is offering two variants of the GranTurismo: Modena and Trofeo. The pure-electric Folgore will be launched next year.

Maserati has launched the new-gen GranTurismo in India. The 2-door coupe is available in two variants - Modena and Trofeo; priced at Rs 2.72 crore and Rs 2.90 crore (ex-showroom), respectively.

The design of the new Maserati GranTurismo draws inspiration from the MC20 supercar. It has the signature Maserati grille up front and the classic gills on the fenders. It comes with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels as standard, while carbon fibre exterior trim is available on the Trofeo variant.

The new GranTurismo has a sporty cabin with a 12.3-inch touchscreen in the centre, a 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel and a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster. A head-up display and Sonus fabre audio system are available as options.

The new GranTurismo is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that makes 483 BHP and 600 Nm in base Modena trim. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 302 km/h.

The high-performance Trofeo version packs 550 BHP and 650 Nm. It can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 320 km/h. Both variants get all-wheel drive as standard.

Maserati's lineup is expected to remain unchanged till 2027

According to media reports, the Italian luxury car brand Maserati, currently owned by the Stellantis Group, could be sold off. The report follows company CEO Carlos Tavares' recent announcement that the conglomerate was considering killing off car brands which aren't making any money.

Maserati is an iconic Modena-based brand but has been suffering in sales over the past year. The car brand recently registered a 50% decline in global sales, with just 6,500 units between January to June 2024. In comparison, sales figures stood at 15,300 units during the same period last year.

Natalie Knight, CFO of Stellantis, stated, "The first half has been disappointing. The future is about how we maintain best value. There could be some point in the future when we look at what’s the best home for [Maserati]."

The CFO also stated that one of the main reasons for the brand's decline is the discontinuation of its key models like the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante. The company currently sells just the new GranTurismo and Grecale, along with the MC20 supercar. What's worse is that Maserati's lineup is expected to remain unchanged till 2027, until the pure-electric replacement to the Levante arrives. The brand is also working on an electric successor to the Quattroporte, but even this has been pushed to 2028.

Source: AutomotiveNewsEurope

The Grecale is available in three variants: GT, Modena and Trofeo. It competes with the Porsche Macan.

Maserati has launched the Grecale in India. The SUV is available in three variants with prices starting from Rs 1.31 crore (ex-showroom).

The Grecale is positioned below the Levante in Maserati’s SUV line-up. It competes with the Porsche Macan.

The Grecale gets Maserati’s signature grille at the front, gills on the front fenders, and the Trident logo on the C-pillar. The SUV has slim wraparound tail lights with dual exhausts at the back. It rides on either 19, 20, or 21-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the Grecale comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with an 8-inch touchpad for the climate controls and a digital instrument cluster. It also offers 14-way power-adjustable front seats with heating and memory functions, a head-up display, 3-zone automatic climate control, and Level 1 ADAS.

The GT and Modena variants come with a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a mild-hybrid system, which produces 296 BHP on the entry-level GT variant and 325 BHP on the mid-spec Modena trim. Both variants have the same torque figure of 450 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm. The latter gets a limited-slip differential and adaptive suspension.

The range-topping Trofeo variant is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine producing 523 BHP and 620 Nm. All three variants get an 8-speed automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive.

Maserati Grecale ex-showroom prices:

• GT - Rs 1.31 crore
• Modena - Rs 1.53 crore
• Trofeo - Rs 2.05 crore

Though he isn't a "big fan" of touchscreens, he does believe them to be the right answer in today's vehicles.

Touchscreens aren't the most popular thing in cars, with many carmakers even bringing back physical buttons and switches to control various features. However, with the increasing number of features on offer, touchscreens do help consolidate their controls while simplifying the dashboard and the cabin.

Klaus Busse, Global Head of Design, Maserati, recently shared his thoughts on touchscreens in modern cars. He stated, "We use screens because there are so many features in a car that if I were to put a button for everything, the cabin would look like an old 747." Further adding, "The idea is to organize things in a screen that only presents to the driver what they need at that moment."

Busse went on to mention that though he isn't a "big fan" of touchscreens, he does believe them to be the right answer in today's vehicles. He mentioned how screen placement & the information displayed must reinforce the brand's driving enjoyment while minimising distractions. When asked whether his perfect interior would have a screen, Busse said, "Yes, you know, when I say I’m not a big fan [of screens] it doesn’t mean I would do something different with the interiors. I think [the screen] is the right answer."

Busse mentioned, "But where do we put the screen? Maserati puts it in a position that if you have your hands on the steering wheel, you can let your hand fall on the screen."

He added, "I don’t want the driver to move their shoulder out of the seat to reach for the screen and lose the perfect driving position. It’s not up here [atop the dash] where it is in most other cars because I don’t want the screen to visually distract the driver. As a species, we react to movement. The last thing I want [as a designer] is movement in your peripheral view to distract you from what you’re supposed to enjoy, which is the Maserati driving experience. From a distraction point of view and ease point of view, that’s why we move screens down low."

Source: TheDrive

Maserati will also introduce the all-electric Folgore variant in India by the end of next year.

Maserati has confirmed that it plans to launch the new GranTurismo in India by June 2024. The Italian carmaker will also introduce the all-electric Folgore variant by the end of next year.

The new GranTurismo is offered with a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that makes 483 BHP and 600 Nm in base trim. It allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and onto a top speed of 302 km/h.

The high-performance Trofeo version is powered by the same engine, albeit in a higher state of tune. It packs 550 BHP and 650 Nm, allowing the car to sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. The Trofeo can reach a top speed of 320 km/h. Moreover, both variants get all-wheel drive as standard.

The all-electric Folgore variant features a tri-motor setup with an output of 751 BHP and 1,350 Nm. It is powered by a 92.5 kWh battery pack offering a range of up to 450 km. Maserati claims the EV can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 325 km/h.

The new Maserati GranTurismo borrows design cues from the MC20 supercar. It has a familiar grille up front and the classic gills on the fenders. The 2-door coupe has a sporty yet elegant cabin with a large touchscreen in the centre, a 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster.

The Grecale comes in three variants: GT, Modena and Trofeo. It will compete with the Porsche Macan.

Maserati has confirmed that it will introduce the Grecale SUV in India in early 2024. Bookings for the premium SUV will commence by the end of this year.

The Grecale made its global debut in March last year. It is positioned as an entry-level SUV in the Italian brand’s line-up and competes with the likes of the Porsche Macan.

The Grecale borrows design cues from the larger Levante SUV and the MC20 supercar. It gets Maserati’s signature grille at the front, gills on the front fenders and the Trident logo on the C-pillar. It has slim wraparound tail lights with dual exhausts at the back.

Inside, the Grecale comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with an 8.8-inch touchpad for the climate controls and a digital instrument cluster.

The Grecale comes in three variants: GT, Modena and Trofeo. The GT and Modena variants come with a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a mild-hybrid system, which produces 296 BHP on the entry-level GT variant and 325 BHP on the mid-spec Modena trim. Both variants come with the same torque figure of 450 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm. The mild-hybrid system on the two variants consists of an electric compressor, a belt-starter generator and a 48V battery.

The range-topping Trofeo variant comes with a more powerful 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine producing 523 BHP and 620 Nm. All three variants come with a standard 8-speed automatic gearbox and an all-wheel drive system.

Source: Autocar India

Jehan made his Formula E debut as a reserve driver for Mahindra Racing

Jehan Daruvala will graduate from F2 to race in Formula E next year. He will drive alongside Maximilian Gunther at Maserati MSG Racing.

Jehan raced in Formula 3 in 2019, before progressing to Formula 2 a year later. He has 4 race wins and 18 podiums under his belt.

Jehan made his Formula E debut as a reserve driver for Mahindra Racing in Season 9. He also tested for the team earlier this year.

Announcing his move to a full-time seat at Maserati MSG Racing on social media, Jehan said, "Very excited to kick-start this new chapter of my professional racing career! A big thank you to everyone who has supported me in my journey to get here and to @maseratimsg for giving me this opportunity. Can’t wait to get started!"

The Italian car brand is working on introducing an electric version of all its models by the end of 2025, under the Folgore name.

Maserati has confirmed that it will stop production of its V8 engine by the end of this year. Although, there will be a few V8-powered models on sale in 2024, based on the inventory or a few customer vehicles awaiting delivery.

To celebrate the end of the V8s, whose history dates back to 1959 with the brand's 5000GT Coupe - Maserati will introduce two special edition models. This includes the Ghibli 334 Ultima & the Levante V8 Ultima. Both cars will be unveiled at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed in July and will be powered by the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8, producing 572 BHP. The cars though, will get a number of cosmetic changes in terms of colours & trims, along with a few handling tweaks.

With the discontinuation of the V8, Maserati will be focussing on its new twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine, which already powers its Grecale Trofeo and MC20. The smaller V6 though, produces a higher power output than the outgoing V8 with 620 BHP.

Having said that, Maserati has also announced it will be going all-electric by 2030. The Italian car brand is working on introducing an electric version of all its models by the end of 2025, under the Folgore name.

Source: Autoblog

Powering the MC20 is a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that develops 630 BHP and 730 Nm.

Maserati has launched the MC20 mid-engine supercar in India at a price of Rs 3.69 crore (ex-showroom).

The MC20 features a clean design with typical Maserati design elements. The car has a low-slung grille and large intakes on the rear fenders, while a rear spoiler helps generate downforce.

Inside, the MC20 comes equipped with two 10-inch displays for the instrument cluster and the touchscreen infotainment system. The cabin is trimmed in carbon fibre and Alcantara.

Powering the MC20 is a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine that develops 630 BHP and 730 Nm. The engine is mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which sends power to the rear axle.

Maserati claims that the MC20 is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and touching a top speed of 325 km/h.

Cars that are under 9 years and 6 months old from the date of registration are eligible for the warranty.

Maserati has announced a 10-year warranty program for all its models. The Italian luxury brand is offering a 10-year / unlimited km warranty on its engines and transmissions.

Maserati cars that are under 9 years and 6 months old from the date of registration are eligible for the warranty. However, those that are involved in racing competitions will not be covered.

The warranty is transferable in case the car is sold. It also includes roadside assistance, pick-up and drop service and a courtesy car.

Customers can check if their cars are included in the 10-year warranty program by visiting a Maserati dealer.

Maserati Extra10 Warranty will be available for all new cars sold in the US, Canada and Latin America starting from October 1, 2022. The carmaker also plans to introduce it in India soon.