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2024 Maserati GranTurismo
Starting at $159.995
Highs: Beautiful bodywork, luxury-car cabin, dual-purpose chassis.
Lows: Soft brake pedal feel, bonkers expensive starting price, we'd love to see a manual transmission option,
Verdict: The revived GranTurismo sets a new standard for the Maserati brand and delivers on its multi-function mission of luxury and athleticism.
Overview
The GranTurismo sports car has made a triumphant comeback for the 2024 model year, wearing a gorgeous new look that marries old-school and new-school Maserati designs. Sitting alongside the MC20 sports car in the Maserati lineup, the GranTurismo is offered with a detuned version of that car's white-hot Nettuno twin-turbo V-6 engine. The GranTurismo is also offered as a fully electric model called GranTurismo Folgore, which we review separately. We also expect a convertible version-called GranCabrio-too, but probably not until the 2025 model year. All gasoline-powered models come with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission. No matter the powertrain, the GranTurismo impresses with its dual nature, providing luxury-car amenities as well as sports car-like performance and driving enjoyment, traits that helped it earn a 2024 Editors' Choice award.
What's New for 2024?
The GranTurismo will be all-new when it goes on sale in 2023, marking a return of the nameplate that disappeared from the Maserati lineup after the 2019 model year.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo starts at $159.995 and goes up to $191.995 depending on the trim and options.
Modena: $159,995
Trofeo: $191,995
The GranTurismo is offered in base Modena and performance-oriented Trofeo trims and we'd go with the latter. The Trofeo comes with more horsepower and includes unique forged wheels, an electronically-locking differential, and racier-looking exterior and interior design elements.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The GranTurismo gets a detuned version of the MC20 sports car's twin-turbo V-6 engine. The entry-level Modena trim makes 483 horsepower but upgrading to the Trofeo boosts power to 542 ponies. Both models are capable of quiet and comfortable cruising. The engine is both characterful and sonorous, and its unique twin-combustion design has roots in Formula 1 racing. The most powerful GranTurismo model will be the all-electric Folgore (reviewed separately) which makes a combined 750 horsepower from its three electric motors. All gasoline-powered GranTurismo models come standard with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive; a manual transmission is not offered. With the drive mode set to Comfort, the standard air suspension soaks up bumps admirably and delivers a smooth, even ride. In Sport mode, the GranTurismo transforms into a more focused sports car, with firmer suspension settings, heavier-weighted steering, and a more baritone exhaust note emanating from the tailpipes. With its launch control function engaged, While the GranTurismo's chassis is dynamically well sorted, we wished its brakes were more confidence-inspiring, as the car we drove for our initial test drive had a limp-feeling pedal despite what seemed like decent braking performance. When we get a chance to drive the GranTurismo on our home turf, we'll update this story with test results.
0-60-MPH Times
Maserati claims the 483-hp GranTurismo Modena is capable of hitting 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, which is only 0.5 seconds slower than what the more powerful and lighter MC20 did at our test track; the 542-hp Trofeo model hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds when we tested it. That car also completed the quarter-mile in 11.5 seconds at 121 mph.
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