In case you didn’t realise, what you’re looking at is the all-new Maserati GranTurismo, which has just been launched here in Malaysia from RM738,800 before local duties and taxes, customisation, and insurance costs. Detailed pricing details are available at the bottom of the page.
Despite its mostly iterative GT design, Maserati says that everything underneath has been completely reworked, including the marque’s brand-new flexible architecture, that has opened up the possibility of three distinct flavours: two with a V6 engine, and another with three electric motors – although, the latter will only be available in Malaysia “later this year”.
Maserati designers say that the same-same styling is a conscious choice. It is, after-all, one of the marque’s most iconic models that traces its roots back to 1947,and will need to remain “immediately recognisable”, but also because its body style is literally right there in its name – so there’s only so much you can tweak it, anyway.
That said, the all-new Maserati GranTurismo actually shares no body panels with its predecessor. Here, the characteristic long bonnet, low ride height, and cab-back stance is further accentuated by the new clamshell-style ‘Cofango’ bonnet (a portmanteau between the italian words for “bonnet” and “fender”), the vertical-oriented headlights, and slimmer tail lights, all to help bring the new GT closer in looks to the brand’s latest stable of models.
The all-new Maserati GranTurismo comes with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear staggered wheels as standard. Opt for the sportier Trofeo variant, and you’ll get some additional carbon fibre trims on the outside to further amp up the aggression – but the bog-standard kit on the Modena probably works better on a car like the GranTurismo, we think.
Both the GranTurismo Trofeo and Modena are powered by Maserati’s new Nettuno 3.0-litre twin-turbo 90-degree V6 engine, which first made its debut on the MC20 supercar. It’s slightly detuned here, though, with the Modena variant getting 490 hp and 600 Nm, while the Trofeo version brings it up to 550 hp and 650 Nm.
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The V6 mill is paired to a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic transmission, and an all-wheel drive system that sends power to all four wheels. In terms of performance figures, the Modena is able to complete the century sprint in under 3.9 seconds, while the Trofeo does it in 3.5 seconds. Top speed meanwhile is rated at 302 km/h and 320 km/h respectively.
Despite this being a Grand Tourer, Maserati says that the all-new GranTurismo also boasts sports car-like handling, courtesy of the standard-fit air suspension, Brembo brakes, and the Vehicle Domain Control Module (VDCM) software that governs the car’s driving dynamics from powertrain performance to handling characteristics, and splits it into four individual driving modes.
While the exterior design of the car is mostly evolutionary, Maserati has (fortunately) given the interior of the all-new GranTurismo a complete refresh, with design touches inherited from the Grecale to bring the GT up to modern standards.
Standard amenities inside include the new two-stage infotainment system that consists of a 12.3-inch central touchscreen and a separate 8.8-inch panel for the climate control system, alongside a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster.
There’s also a separate round screen atop the dashboard that serves as a digital clock among other functions, and customers can also opt for an additional head-up display, or even a camera-based rear-view mirror if you still want even more screens inside.
All of these displays will run on Maserati’s latest operating system, which now also includes the voice-activated “Maserati Intelligent Assistant”. Over-the-air updates are available as standard now, as is Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, alongside Alexa integration.
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To complement the premium-trimmed interior, the all-new GranTurismo will also come as standard with a 860W 14-speaker “Premium” audio system. But audiophiles would probably want to opt for the 1,195W Sonus Faber 19-speaker surround sound system, which would hopefully help make up for the more hushed engine noise.
And in keeping up with modern times, the all-new GranTurismo will also come with a suite of advanced driver assistance tech, including adaptive cruise control with lane centring assist, and autonomous emergency braking with reversing support.
The all-new Maserati GranTurismo is now available to order in Malaysia, starting at RM738,800 for the Modena, and RM878,800 for the Trofeo, both prices are before duties, taxes, and customisation options, which means they should be around the RM1.6 million mark with all those included.
A standard three-year unlimited-mileage warranty comes as standard on the all-new Maserati GranTurismo. Interested customers can contact Naza Italia by phone at 03-7956 8599 or 1700 81 5051, or visit their flagship showroom in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
