Skip to main content

Maserati’s GranTurismo is the luxury coupe you forgot existed

2018 Maserati GranTurismo
Image used with permission by copyright holder
The Maserati GranTurismo has been in production for 10 years, making it positively ancient by industry standards. The GranTurismo has gone so long without major updates that you’d be forgiven for forgetting this big luxury coupe even existed.

So it’s probably a good thing that Maserati chose to unveil the 2018 GranTurismo at a location where many of its customers already congregate: the New York Stock Exchange. Despite being billed as an updated model, the 2018 GranTurismo is not dramatically different from the 2017 model. It will solider on as Maserati continues to wallow in indecision over a replacement.

Recommended Videos

The GranTurismo probably wouldn’t have lasted this long if it didn’t look this good. A decade on, the muscular bodywork, sculpted by Italian design house Pininfarina, is still eye catching. For 2018, the GranTurismo gets a new grille inspired by the well-received Maserati Alfieri concept. It lowers aerodynamic drag slightly, but doesn’t really change the look of the car.

Please enable Javascript to view this content

Maserati’s infotainment upgrades are a bit more substantial. The 2018 GranTurismo gets an updated system based around an 8.4-inch touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Likely the same system used in numerous other Fiat Chrysler Automobiles models, it should help bring the GranTurismo up to speed. Maserati also added an aluminum rotary knob to control infotainment functions, as well as a new Harman Kardon audio system.

In the U.S., the 2018 GranTurismo will be offered in Sport and MC (Maserati Corse) guises, both with a 4.7-liter V8 Ferrari-built V8 that carries over unchanged from the 2017 model. It sends 460 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

The GranTurismo Sport will do 0 to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds, and reach a top speed of 186 mph, according to Maserati. Thanks to its lighter weight, the GranTurismo MC can do 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds, and tops out at 187 mph. All performance figures represent slight improvements over the 2017 model, Maserati claims.

Expect the Maserati GranCabrio convertible to get the same tweaks as the 2018 GranTurismo coupe in the near future, but what Maserati really needs to do is replace both models. The GranTurismo may still look as good as the day it debuted, but time has moved on. However, it’s unclear when a successor will arrive. In the meantime, Maserati will rely largely on sales of the new Levante SUV, as well as the aging Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans, to stay afloat.

Stephen Edelstein
Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering all things cars. He likes anything with four wheels, from classic cars…
Location data for 800,000 cars exposed online for months
VW logo.

A data leak led to around 800,000 Volkswagen (VW) electric vehicles (EVs) having their location exposed online for several months, according to a report by German news magazine Der Spiegel.

The global incident impacted owners of EVs from VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda, with real-time location showing for the affected vehicles, whether they were at home, driving along the street, or, in the words of Der Spiegel, parked “in front of the brothel.”

Read more
Faraday Future could unveil lowest-priced EV yet at CES 2025
Faraday Future FF 91

Given existing tariffs and what’s in store from the Trump administration, you’d be forgiven for thinking the global race toward lower electric vehicle (EV) prices will not reach U.S. shores in 2025.

After all, Chinese manufacturers, who sell the least expensive EVs globally, have shelved plans to enter the U.S. market after 100% tariffs were imposed on China-made EVs in September.

Read more
Hyundai Ioniq 9 vs. Tesla Model Y: Does electric SUV beat the bestselling EV?
Hyundai Ioniq 9 driving

The long-awaited Hyundai Ioniq 9 is finally on the way, after months of waiting for what many hope will be a  true competitor to the Kia EV9. The electric SUV is likely to be one of the go-to options for those who want a larger EV at a lower price than the likes of the Rivian R1S. But, while it's larger than the Tesla Model Y, it's also likely to be a little more expensive.

The two vehicles are a bit different when it comes to things like performance, range, and charging. Is the Hyundai Ioniq 9 worth the extra cash, or should you go for the cheaper, yet smaller car? We put the two head-to-head to find out.
Design
The overall designs of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Tesla Model Y are pretty different, and that may be enough to sway your buying decision. The Ioniq 9 is a true SUV; it's big and boxy, and while it looks a little sleeker than some SUVs thanks to its curved roofline, it's clearly larger than the Tesla Model Y. At the front of the Ioniq 9 is a long light bar separated into pixel-like blocks that helps give the vehicle a unique design motif. At the rear of the Ioniq 9, you'll also find pixel lights curving around the sides and top of the trunk. The Ioniq 9 measures 199.2 inches long, 78 inches wide, and 70.5 inches high.

Read more