Maserati Cars to Choose|| Specifications, Features, And Summary
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- Maserati Levante
Maserati launched the 2018 Levante, its luxury sports SUV, in India at a starting price of Rs 1.45 crore (ex-showroom). It is available with only one engine option – a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel. This engine can produce 275PS and 600Nm of peak torque. However, there are three trim levels on offer – the base variant, the GranSport, priced at Rs 1.49 crore and the top-spec GranLusso variant which costs Rs 1.54 crore (all prices ex-showroom). The Maserati Levante is equipped with active air suspension, while power is sent to the all-wheel drivetrain via an 8-speed automatic transmission which allows it to do 0-100kmph in 6.9 seconds and clock a top speed of 230kmph. The GranSport is the sportier trim with sports seats, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters, sport rear spoiler and red brake calipers. If you want your Maserati Levante to be more luxurious, pick the GranLusso trim which gets rid of all of those things we just mentioned and instead has black brake calipers for its 19-inch Zefino design alloys as well as Ermenegildo Zegna Silk interiors.
Maserati Levante Summary
| Specific | Maserati Levante 350 GranSport Petrol | Maserati Levante GranSport Diesel | Maserati Levante 350 GranLusso Petrol | Maserati Levante GranLusso Diesel | Maserati Levante 430 GranSport Petrol | Maserati Levante 430 GranLusso Petrol |
| Engine | 2979 cc | 2987 cc | 2979 cc | 2987 cc | 2979 cc | 2979 cc |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power | 350bhp@5750rpm | 275bhp@4000rpm | 350bhp@5750rpm | 275bhp@4000rpm | 350bhp@5750rpm | 350bhp@5750rpm |
| Boot Space | 580 Liters | 580 Liters | 580 Liters | 580 Liters | 580 Liters | 580 Liters |
| Max Torque | 500Nm@1750-4750rpm | 600Nm@2000-2600rpm | 500Nm@1750-4750rpm | 600Nm@2000-2600rpm | 580Nm@2000-5750rpm | 580Nm@2000-5750rpm |
Pros And Cons of Maserati Levante
| Pros of Maserati Levante | Powerful engines. Ride and handling. Unique design. |
| Cons of Maserati Levante | Short on cargo space. Uninspiring switchgear quality. Tight rear seats. |
- Maserati Ghibli
The Ghibli is a very important car for Maserati as with it, the niche Italian carmaker has plotted to go mainstream. It may not be the case in India though as it costs about Rs 1.1 crore and comes only with the 3.0-litre V6 diesel powertrain. The twin-turbo V6 petrol mill is expected in 2016 though. But if it’s the V6 diesel you are after, you will get a good mix of performance and mileage. The Ghibli diesel boasts of 274PS of power and 600Nm of torque. 0-100kmph comes in 6.3 seconds and top speed is an impressive 263kmph. The Ghibli comes with an 8-speed automatic sending power to the rear wheels. The Ghibli is said to return 16.9kmpl.
Maserati Ghibli Specifications
All three variants are powered by the same 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel V6 that makes 275PS of power and 600Nm of torque. This helps the Ghibli clock the 0-100kmph sprint in just 6.3 seconds, before going on to hit a top speed of 250kmph. It has an ARAI-tested fuel efficiency of 16.94kmpl.
Maserati Ghibli Variants
The base variant of the Maserati Ghibli is priced at Rs 1.33 crore, while the GranLusso and GranSport variants cost Rs 1.38 crore and 1.42 crore (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi), respectively.
Maserati Ghibli Summary
| Specific | Maserati Ghibli 350 GranSport Petrol | Maserati Ghibli GranSport Diesel | Maserati Ghibli 350 GranLusso Petrol | Maserati Ghibli GranLusso Diesel | Maserati Ghibli 430 GranSport Petrol | Maserati Ghibli 430 GranLusso Petrol |
| Engine | 2979 cc | 2987 cc | 2987 cc | 2987 cc | 2979 cc | 2987 cc |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power | 350bhp@5750rpm | 275bhp@4000rpm | 350bhp@5750rpm | 275bhp@4000rpm | 430bhp@5750rpm | 430bhp@5750rpm |
| Boot Space | 500 Liters | 500 Liters | 500 Liters | 500 Liters | 500 Liters | 500 Liters |
| Max Torque | 500Nm@4500rpm | 600Nm@2000-2600rpm | 500Nm@4500rpm | 600Nm@2000-2600rpm | 500Nm@4500rpm | 500Nm@4500rpm |
Pros And Cons of Maserati Ghibli
| Pros of Maserati Ghibli | Thoroughbred Italian sedan packed with performance Visceral soundtrack and lively gearbox Its exclusivity stands out amongst its competitors |
| Cons of Maserati Ghibli | Some cabin materials seem borrowed from cheap cars Better value-for-money alternatives available Already started to feel dated |
- Maserati Quattroporte
Maserati has launched the 2018 Quattroporte GTS in India at a price of Rs 2.7 crore. Maserati says that this price is an average figure based on customisation chosen in either of the two variants – GranLusso and GranSport.
In its GTS iteration, the Italian four-door saloon gets a 3.8-litre, twin-turbo V8 petrol engine which produces 530PS of power and 710Nm of torque. Mated to the engine is an 8-speed ZF automatic unit, which is clever enough to identify and change its shifting pattern based on the driving style. The setup is enough to propel it to 100kmph from a standstill in just 4.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 310kmph.
In both variants, the kit inside the cabin remains identical. The list includes an 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which can be voice controlled and features WiFi connectivity. For the sound system, customers can choose between the 10-speaker, 900-watt Harman Kardon system or the 15-speaker, 1,280-watt Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound system.
The GranLusso variant is for those who want their Italian sedan to exude luxury. It flaunts a discreet front spoiler, chrome bumper inserts, body-coloured side skirts and GranLusso badges on the wings. The 20-inch Mercurio light alloy wheels with black brake calipers add the icing on top of the cake.
The GranSport variant is carved for those who crave for a dynamic outlook. The special exterior treatment includes aggressive looking central front and side intakes, aerodynamic splitters and, the centre spoiler and side inserts finished in Piano Black. An optional Exterior Carbon Package will add the said finishing on the ORVMs, door handles and the B-pillars.
Maserati Quattroporte Variants
The price of Maserati Quattroporte starts at Rs. 1.71 Crore and goes upto Rs. 2.11 Crore. The price of petrol variant of Quattroporte ranges between Rs. 1.71 Crore to Rs. 2.11 Crore. The prices of Quattroporte diesel variants start at Rs. 1.71 Crore and the top-end diesel is priced at Rs. 1.77 Crore. Maserati Quattroporte is available in 8 variants and 6 different colours.
Maserati Quattroporte Summary
| Specific | Maserati Quattroporte 350 GranLusso Petrol | Maserati Quattroporte GranLusso Diesel | Maserati Quattroporte 350 GranSport Petrol | Maserati Quattroporte GranSport Diesel |
| Engine | 2979 cc | 2999 cc | 2979 cc | 2999 cc |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Boot Space | 530 Liters | 530 Liters | 530 Liters | 530 Liters |
| Power | 350bhp@5750rpm | 275bhp | 350bhp@5750rpm | 275bhp |
| Max Torque | 580Nm@1750-4500rpm | 600Nm@2000-4000rpm | 580Nm@1750-4500rpm | 600Nm@2000-4000rpm |
| Specific | Maserati Quattroporte 430 GranLusso Petrol | Maserati Quattroporte 430 GranSport Petrol | Maserati Quattroporte GTS GranSport Petrol | Maserati Quattroporte GTS GranLusso |
| Engine | 2979 cc | 2979 cc | 3799 cc | 3799 cc |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Gear Box | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed | 8 Speed |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI | BS-VI |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Boot Space | 530 Liters | 530 Liters | 530 Liters | 530 Liters |
| Power | 430bhp@5750rpm | 430bhp@5750rpm | 530bhp@6800rpm | 530bhp@6800rpm |
| Max Torque | 580Nm@2250-4000rpm | 580Nm@2250-4000rpm | 650Nm@2000-4000rpm | 650Nm@2000-4000rpm |
Pros And Cons of Maserati Quattroporte
| Pros of Maserati Quattroporte | Maserati flagship sedan is powered by Ferrari’s engine Exotic sedan with sportscar-like soundtrack Can double up as a GT thanks to luxurious cabin |
| Cons of Maserati Quattroporte | Cabin looks dated and lacks modern features Better and modern alternatives available in the segment Expensive to maintain |
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4. Maserati MC20 – Upcoming
Maserati is using the MC20 as an opportunity to launch an all-new twin-turbocharged V-6 engine that pumps out 630-hp. Called Nettuno, the new engine utilizes a novel twin-combustion system borrowed from Formula 1 race cars and is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Maserati claims a zero-to-62-mph time of less than three seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph. In addition to the gasoline-powered model, Maserati also says an all-electric variant of the MC20 with all-wheel drive will hit the market in short order and will be the Italian luxury brand’s first foray into electrification. The company hasn’t released any details about the battery or electric motors yet, but we expect to hear more about the EV model soon. We also haven’t had a chance to drive the MC20 yet but we’re looking forward to testing it and this new twin-turbo V-6 engine at our test track. All models come with an adjustable suspension and four driving modes, including one dedicated to driving in wet conditions.
