2021 Maserati Ghibli launched at Rs 1.15 crore

The 2021 Maserati Ghibli has been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 1.15 crore for the new Ghibli Hybrid and going up to Rs 1.93 crore (ex-showroom, India) for the high-performance Trofeo. This is the first time that Maserati has offered the Ghibli with a V8 engine and consequently the Ghibli hybrid is also the carmaker’s first hybrid model.

• Entry-level Ghibli Hybrid introduced in three variants – Base, GranLusso and GranSport
• Ghibli Hybrid gets unique blue highlights inside and out
• Top-spec Ghibli Trofeo comes with a 580hp V8

2021 Maserati Ghibli: what’s new?

Starting with the cosmetics, the 2021 Ghibli receives tweaks to the front grille and tail-lights. The Ghibli Hybrid further differentiates itself with blue highlights on surfaces such as the side vents on the front fenders, brake calipers and the Seatta logo on the C-pillar. Inside, the blue highlights come in the form of contrast stitching. The Trofeo on the other hand features red highlights on the exterior and interior along with getting a revised grille, tweaks to the bumpers and vents on the bonnet.

Inside, the biggest update is to the central touchscreen which is upgraded from an 8.4-inch unit to a higher resolution 10.1-inch unit replete with a new interface. Maserati is also offering it’s Maserati Connect connected technology with the updated system allowing the owner to remotely control in-car functions via their smartphones and even via Google and Amazon Alexa voice assistant. The instrument cluster too is revised.

Other equipment offered includes adaptive suspension, powered boot-lid with hands free function, soft-close doors, Level 2 advanced driver aids, matrix LED headlamps and more.

2021 Maserati Ghibli: Engine and gearbox options

As mentioned previously Maserati is offering a choice of three engine options – a familiar 3.0-litre V6 putting out 430hp and the new entry-level 2.0-litre four-cylinder mild-hybrid and 3.8-litre V8 from the Trofeo.

Starting with the new 2.0-litre, the four-cylinder mill is Maserati’s first hybrid powertrain and features a 48V mild-hybrid set-up that provides an additional electronic boost when required. The unit puts out 330hp and 450Nm with Maserati claiming a 0-100kph time of 5.7 seconds. The mild hybrid system regenerates charge for the battery during braking with the battery located under the boot floor.

Moving to the V8, the Ferrari-derived 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 pumps out a notable 580hp and 730Nm of torque which Maserati says propels the Ghibli Trofeo from 0-100kph in just 4.3 seconds and up to a top speed of 326kph. The petrol V6 is the familiar 3.0-litre unit from the old Ghibli S and puts out 430hp and 580Nm. All models send power to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox.

While the Ghibli was previously available with a diesel engine option, the updated luxury sedan only gets petrol engine options.

Maserati: Future models for India

Maserati is also expected to launch the Trofeo version of the Quattroporte and Levante in India as well with the mid-engine MC20 supercar also on the cards.