Maserati Granturismo

Fine Italian craftsmanship, over 75 years of GT heritage modernised, the all-new Maserati GranTurismo (second-gen - M189), launched in Malaysia.

Naza Italia (Maserati Malaysia), offers the fully-imported (CBU - Italy) sports coupe in two variants (Modena - base-range, Trofeo - top-range).

Prices (exclude - duties, taxes, customisations) starts at MYR 738,800 and MYR 878,800. Included is a three-year and unlimited-mileage warranty.

As per other Maserati models, it comes with a myriad of customisation options that will be factored into the final price.

Note: A Folgore variant (all-electric) of the GranTurismo is set to make its debut later in Q4 (quarter-four) this year.

The all-new GranTurismo has an elegantly futuristic and highly premium designed cockpit, with elements inherited from the Grecale.

Soft- and hard-touch materials, upholsteries and panelling are in a variety of materials and hues (Natural Leather, Open Pore-Wood, Alcantara, Carbon Fibre, ECONYL Regenerative Fibres).

Silver trims and other details are also present, such as the Trident-badged steering wheel, and knurling on the dials, resembling that of luxury watches.

Centre-staged are the three large screen setups and the analogue-esque digital clock (touchscreen - compass, G-force metre, voice command visual response).

Overall, with a near-symmetrical layout, every accessibility on the dash is user-friendly and driver-oriented.

The four-seater (2+2) is upholstered in hand-stitched leather (multi-trim options) with contrast stitching, featuring an embossed Maserati logo on the headrests.

Premium and comfortable, the seats feature electronic adjustments (front - multi-way, driver height), heating/ventilating functions, and foldable rear seats.

Considering it to be a two-door cabin, its athletically sculpted silhouette offers sufficient head, shoulder and leg rooms, although the rear is a bit snug.

Mounted is a three-spoke sports steering wheel (Trident-badged), finished in leather with silver details (trim option dependent).

Features are multi-switches (engine Start/Stop, drive mode selector, ADAS configurator, Media), aluminium paddle shifters, and column adjustments (tilt, telescopic).

The full-width centre console (front, rear), free of buttons and gear lever, makes room for an armrest with caverned storage and a cubby with double-butterfly doors.

Other storage areas include side door pockets, seat back pockets, and a decent-sized glove box.

Provided are four cup holders, two located at the front centre console, while another two at the rear. 

Multiple charging outlets. E.g., wireless charger, and USB/12 V charging ports, which are all located at the centre console’s dedicated charging compartment.

Accessing its powered-tailgate (hands-free, key fob), opens up to 310-Litres of load capacity.

Weighing in at 1,795 KG, the all-new GranTurismo stands at 4,969 MM long, 2,113 MM wide, 1,353 MM tall, and with a wheelbase spanning 2,929 MM.

Aerodynamically muscular, its exterior parades a typical GT silhouette, with a long and low-slung front-end.

Featured is a new ‘Cofango’ design element, sculpting seamlessly the bonnet with the fenders, creating a unified flow.

The sides are with Maserati’s signature three-piece air-vents, and the front with Maserati’s Trident-badged concave grille.

Filling-in the layout, the bumper sees a full-width air-intake with mesh inserts. Discerning elements are the trims (Gloss Black - Modena, Carbon Fibre - Trofeo).

Sporty and elegant, the short-hanged rear-end is smoothly sculpted with a coupe-esque roofline, emphasising the Trident-badged rear pillar.

Featured is a shark fin antenna, a spoiler-delete boot (Modena) and a boot-lid spoiler (Trofeo), underscored by the ‘Maserati’ script.

Paired to the layout is a bumper-integrated dual chrome-plated exhausts and diffuser. Discerning elements are the trims (Gloss Black - Modena, Carbon Fibre - Trofeo).

Angular and focused, the headlamps are a design signature derived from the MC20 super sports car. 

Installed are full LED units with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), and automatic On/Off and adjustable functions.

Sleek and refined, the tail lamps are of a new design integrated seamlessly with the exterior’s clean lines. 

Installed are full LED units, featuring Maserati’s signature boomerang- and harpoon-shaped light graphics.

Two-toned (top - body-coloured, bottom - black), the side mirrors are electronic-powered (auto-fold, adjust), with blind spot-indicators and an automatic-dimming function.

Fitted are Brembo brakes with 380 MM (front - six-piston) and 350 MM (rear - four-piston) discs, featuring callipers in Matte Black (Modena) and Red (Trofeo).

A staggered setup, mounted are 20-Inch (front) and 21-Inch (rear), Crio Design Diamond Cut Gloss Black (Modena) and Pegaso Design Gloss Black Forged (Trofeo) alloy rims.

The all-new GranTurismo gets an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite comprising of Automated Emergency Braking (AEB), Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA), Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop/Go (ACC), Active Lane Management (ALM), Blind Spot Assist (BSA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Keeping Warning (LKW), Active Driving Assist (ADA), and Traffic Sign Information (TSI).

Others include Traction Control (TC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HSAC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).

Passive safety includes airbags (front, front side, driver knee, and curtain), seat belts (reminders, pre-tensioners, anchors), ISOFIX, parking sensors (front, rear), parking cameras (reverse, 360-degree), impact beams (front, side, rear), door ajar warning, crash sensors, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and security alarm with anti-theft and engine-immobiliser.

Four drive modes (Comfort, GT, Sport, Individual), selectable via the Vehicle Domain Control Module (VDCM).

Installed are two, big, angled and stacked touchscreen displays, measuring 12.3-Inch (top) and 8.8-Inch (bottom) each. 

The infotainment setup is powered by Google’s Android Automotive OS, and linked to the Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA), an in-cabin digital concierge (voice control). 

Supported are five user profiles with preferred vehicle settings, drive modes, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, WiFi hotspot, navigation and the Maserati Connect telematics system.

Equipped is an 860 W, 14-speaker high-premium audio system. Optional is the 1,195 W, 19-speaker with subwoofer Sonus Faber surround sound system. 

The latter is developed exclusively for Maserati, featuring natural materials in special metal-esque speaker design.

The all-new GranTurismo harbours Maserati’s Nettuno engine (3.0-Litre twin-turbo 90-degree V6 petrol), featuring variant specific tunings.

Variant Modena sees an output of 490 HP and 600 NM. Variant Trofeo sees an output of 550 HP and 650 NM. 

Mated to the engine is an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Power is transmitted to all four wheels (4WD), and is fitted with a self-locking differential on the rear axle (mechanical - Modena, electronic - Trofeo).

Acceleration from 0 to 100 KM/H is done in 3.9 seconds (Modena) and 3.5 seconds (Trofeo). Top speed is 302 KM/H (Modena) and 320 KM/H (Trofeo).

Fuel tank is of 70-Litres capacity.

The all-new GranTurismo comes with these conveniences.

E.g., keyless entry system (engine Start/Stop button), powered-tailgate (hands-free, key fob), auto-climate control, multi-function steering wheel, auto-dimming rear-view mirrors (exterior, interior), electronic-powered seats, interior lighting, front/rear armrests, parking cameras (reverse, 360-degree), parking sensors (front, rear), automatic headlamps, rain sensing wipers, Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA), and speed sensing door locks. 

A lightweight construction combined with a high-performing engine makes for a pulse-quickening ride.

The use of materials like aluminium, magnesium, and high-performance steel, contribute to a top-class power to weight ratio, acceleration, and speed.

Very firm and agile handling, it is very suitable as a daily driver. Inside and out, performance- and comfort-wise, overall ride quality is Maserati.

Good sound insulation with the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) aspects accounted for. The cabin is acoustically designed, enhancing the in-car ambience.

The all-new Maserati GranTurismo is built with a sophisticatedly sporty appeal, while still being able to offer everyday practicality.

Its beautifully sculpted exterior is very well designed, with the clean and seamless lines, emphasising its GT silhouette.

Italian-made, the quality of the equipment and materials installed inside, is also impressive with the upscale, mature design and restrained detailing.

Ultimately, the Trident’s all-new two-door sports car bargains more than just good looks, it also provides an absolute driving pleasure.