Maserati launches 2021 Ghibli in India at Rs. 1.15 crore
What's the story
As its first hybrid car in India, Italian carmaker Maserati has launched the Ghibli sedan in the country at a starting price of Rs. 1.15 crore. It comes in four variants: Base, GranSport, GranLusso, and Trofeo.
The 2021 Ghibli gets a few cosmetic design tweaks, an updated cabin with a 10.1-inch infotainment panel, and is offered with three engine options.
Here's our roundup.
Exteriors
2021 Maserati Ghibli: At a glance
The Maserati Ghibli features a stunning design, with a sloping roofline, a chrome-finished vertical slat grille with the company's logo, a sculpted bonnet, a hands-free tailgate, and blue accents on the side vents and brake calipers.
For lighting, it gets adaptive Matrix-LED headlights and boomerang-shaped taillights. On the sides, the car is flanked by blacked-out B-pillars, body-colored ORVMs, and designer alloy wheels.
Interiors
A peek inside the cabin
Inside, the new Maserati Ghibli offers a dual-tone cabin with leather seats, a multifunctional steering wheel, and keyless entry.
It also packs a revised 7.0-inch TFT digital cluster and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for the latest connectivity options including Maserati's Connect connected car technology.
For safety, it offers multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, crash sensors, and a parking camera.
Under the hood
Power and performance
The 2021 Ghibli comes with three petrol engine choices: a 2.0-liter hybrid unit that makes 325hp/450Nm, a 3.0-liter V6 motor that delivers 424hp/580Nm, a 3.8-liter V8 mill that produces 572hp/730Nm. Transmission duties are handled by an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
The V8 motor, available only on the Trofeo trim, offers a top-speed of 326km/h and allows the car to sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds.
Information
How much does it cost?
In India, the Ghibli carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 1.15 crore for the base hybrid model and goes up to Rs. 1.93 crore for the top-tier Trofeo variant (both prices, ex-showroom).