Maserati has brought the restyled and more power-packed 2018 version of the Ghibli – its best-selling sedan – to India. The 2018 Ghibli promises style, luxury and comfort; and flaunts a restyled exterior and a rich array of hi-tech contents. Two new distinctive trims, GranLusso and GranSport, have been included in the model range. An official Maserati release said that while the Ghibli GranLusso is distinguished by enhanced exterior finish and an option of a luxurious interior with Ermenegildo Zegna silk upholstery; the Ghibli GranSport was conceived to reflect it’s racing heritage displaying sportier exterior design and interior contents.

First oil burner

The Ghibli also gets the first diesel engine in Maserati’s history, and is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 with Common-Rail direct injection exclusively developed in collaboration with VM Motori. The Euro 6 homologated unit includes AdBlue technology and Auto Start-Stop to reduce overall fuel and CO2 emissions by up to 6 per cent. An Active Sound System gives the V6 engine a thrilling exhaust growl, added the official statement.

 

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This engine produces a power output of 275hp, while still achieving CO2 emissions of 158 g/km. The Ghibli Diesel boasts a maximum torque of 600 Nm between 2,000 and 2,600 rpm with over-boost turbocharging. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.3 seconds and has a top speed of 250 kmph.

The Maserati Design Centre in Turin has given a clear identity to each of the newly-introduced trims, primarily by restyling the front and rear bumpers. These aerodynamically optimised changes accentuate the original’s sporty yet luxurious style.

More features

The 2018 Ghibli was the first Maserati to be fitted with Adaptive full LED headlights with glare free Matrix high-beam, standard in GranLusso and GranSport. Additionally, one of the key equipment now standard for India over and above a host of safety, comfort and interior feature, is the convenience and flexibility of the Skyhook suspension system. The new Ghibli has also adopted the Integrated Vehicle Control system (IVC), which helps to prevent vehicle instability.

The introduction of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) will improve the car’s handling and comfort, better support the driving modes and enable the newly-introduced active functions of the Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS), while retaining the classically Maserati razor-sharp steering feel.

The ex-showroom prices for the 2018 Maserati Ghibli in India range from ₹1.34 crore for the Diesel to ₹1.39 crore for the Diesel GranSport and ₹1.42 crore for the Diesel GranLusso.

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