Ghibli tops BEST CARS 2021 in Germany

Stuttgart, 11th February 2021 – Maserati’s successful Ghibli has already won several prizes and awards, and today it has received a very special one as it won the “Upper Middle Class - Import” category at BEST CARS 2021. Initiator of this readers' choice is the leading German car magazine AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT. More than 100,000 readers had followed the call and picked their favourites from 378 vehicles in eleven categories. This is the 45th time that these prestigious awards have been held.

Davide Grasso, CEO Maserati, said: “Ghibli is an iconic Maserati model. With over 100,000 units produced since its launch in 2013, this model perfectly embodies our DNA and the Brand’s values. For this reason we have chosen Ghibli to ignite the spark of electrification which projects the Brand into the future: last year we revealed the new Ghibli Hybrid, the first in Maserati’s history.”

The success of the underscores the brand’s claim for continuous development of its models. Even years after the debut of the sports with its coupé silhouette, automotive connoisseurs are impressed. Especially for the current MY 2021, Ghibli received comprehensive technical and stylistic enhancements. Among other things, the completely new infotainment system MIA (Maserati Intelligent Assistant) with a 10.1” screen in 16:10 upgrades the car. Furthermore, the new Maserati Connect* program enables the owner to stay connected to their vehicle and, for example, to be informed about the cars condition in detail.

For the first time a is also available in the Ghibli’s range. The 580 hp 3.8 litre twin turbo unit accelerates the Ghibli Trofeo from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds and provides a top speed of 326 km/h - a Maserati sedan has never been faster. The exclusivity of this version is also underlined by the new “Corsa” driving mode and stylistic elements that make the uniqueness clearly recognizable.

Ghibli Hybrid is another milestone in Maserati’s history, which goes back more than 106 years. It initiates the electrification of the brand which is breaking into a new era. The new Ghibli Hybrid has a 2.0 litre 4 cylinder engine that is coupled with BSG, eBooster and 48 volt battery. It achieves an output of 330 hp, which ensures a top speed of 255 km/h and a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. When it comes to hybridizing its vehicles, Maserati is successfully pursuing the strategy of saving fuel and increasing performance.

*Availability may vary from country to country.

Maserati S.p.A.

Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars with an amazing personality, immediately recognisable anywhere. With their style, technology and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a global automotive industry benchmark. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance and safety, currently available on more than seventy markets internationally. Ambassadors of this heritage are the Quattroporte flagship, the Ghibli sports sedan, now also available in hybrid version, the Trident Brand’s first electrified car, and the Levante, the first made by Maserati SUV, all models denoted by use of the choicest materials and technical solutions of superlative excellence. A complete range, including V6 and V8 petrol, 4 cylinder hybrid and V6 diesel powerplants, with rear- wheel and four-wheel drive. The range’s prestige was recently even further enhanced by the introduction of the new Trofeo Collection, comprising Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante, equipped with the powerful 580 hp V8 engine. The top-of-the-range is the new MC20 supercar, powered by the ground-breaking Nettuno V6 engine, incorporating F1- derived technologies now made available in the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. Today, the Maserati range is produced at three plants: Ghibli and Quattroporte are built at Grugliasco () at the Avvocato Giovanni Agnelli Plant (AGAP), and Levante at the Mirafiori Plant in Turin. The new MC20 supercar is produced in Modena, at the historic Viale Ciro Menotti plant.

For further information:

MASERATI Maria Conti – Chief Communication Officer Maserati – [email protected] Davide Kluzer – Product Communication Responsible – [email protected] Thomas Kern – PR Manager Germany – [email protected]