Maserati has introduced the Ghibli 2021 range in India from a starting price of Rs 1.15 crore.
Powering the Ghibli will be the 3.0-litre V6 and V8 petrol engines, a new four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine with a 48V hybrid system.
The Ghibli diesel version can accelerate from zero to 100 kmph in 5.7 seconds.
The hybrid version’s maximum power output is 330 hp and the torque is 450 Nm from 1,500 rpm. The top speed is 255 kmph.
The 2021 Ghibli’s styling is inspired by the Giugiaro-penned Maserati 3200 GT ‘boomerang' rear lights. On the exterior, it has the full-LED adaptive matrix headlamps with 15 LEDs operating at full beam.
The 2021 Ghibli is equipped with a comprehensive range of Level 2 ADAS, the highest level of autonomous driving currently permitted.
The Ghibli comes with keyless entry as standard. It also comes with soft close doors.
Other features include power trunk with kick sensor, Skyhook suspensions and Brembo brake calipers.
The central HD touchscreen is now larger and frameless for a more contemporary look, with almost all the surrounding bezel removed. This new high-resolution display with multi-touch function carries a new graphic interface that mixes black with a golden color to enhance its elegance. There is a subtle but very sophisticated change to the instrument cluster, which now includes a large rev counter and speedometer on either side of a seven-inch TFT display with real anti-dazzle flat glass covers over the instruments.
Connectivity is via the new Maserati Connect program. It can assist in case of emergencies or theft. With a smartphone or smartwatch, the user can stay in contact with their Maserati with the Maserati Connect app. This is is also possible from home via their virtual personal assistant (Amazon Alexa and Google Assist).
With the hybrid system, there is 20 per cent less fuel consumption but performance in line with the 350 hp Ghibli petrol version.