Maserati’s all set to return to India, and one of its first new cars to go on sale is likely to be the Ghibli. We take it for a spin.
Still, Maserati’s new Ghibli is a big step forward. Fast, comfortable, agile and in possession of a sweet-handling balance, it’s a car that lives up to Maserati’s legendary GT ethos. Then there’s loads of Italian character and genuine warmth about the way in which this car drives, it is well-equipped and, to top it off, looks simply stunning. Clearly, the Ghibli S has a lot going for it.
Maserati has re-entered India with the Quattroporte, the GT range and the Ghibli diesel. The carmaker will bring the petrol-powered Ghibli S in India soon. When launched, the Ghibli S will be one of its star attractions.
Suited up
Maserati’s sedans can be had with a new unique upmarket trim — silk. Supplied by legendary Italian luxury textile maker and fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna, the insides feature 100 percent natural silk, which in combination with leather, give a rich, smooth feel to the seats, door cards and roof. Getting the right thickness and consistency wasn’t easy, however. At first, the men and women of Zegna underestimated the task at hand. The silk they provided was robust by their standards, but wore out after only 10 percent of the projected life cycle. They quickly understood the task at hand, changed the weave and made it approximately five times thicker. Wear is not at all an issue now and the centre of the seats feels quite special as a result.