2021 Maserati Ghibli
2021 Maserati Ghibli Review
- Expressive Italian styling
- Sharp handling makes it fun to drive
- Front seats are supportive and comfortable
- Evocative exhaust note
- Interior fit and finish lacks the refinement of rivals
- Rear seat access is a bit tight
- Limited dealer network
- Refreshed front and rear styling
- High-performance Trofeo trim level with 580-horsepower V8
- New 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Part of the first Ghibli generation introduced for 2014
So prevalent are midsize German luxury sedans that you could be forgiven if you forgot that an Italian option exists. Even with its muscular styling and evocative exhaust note, the Maserati Ghibli flies well under the radar of most luxury-sedan buyers. For 2021, Maserati aims to change that with some key updates that include a new infotainment system, refreshed styling and an ultra-high-performance trim level known as the Trofeo. Meant to go head to head with Mercedes-Benz's AMG and BMW's M performance divisions, the Maserati packs a turbocharged with 580 horsepower and an advertised top speed of 203 mph.
Oddly, performance is one thing we never thought the Ghibli lacked. Since the Ghibli's debut for the 2014 model year, it's provided enjoyable handling and satisfying acceleration. What has been lacking is the high level of fit and finish of its ubiquitous German rivals. The Ghibli does have a certain old-world charm about it, but even the most sentimental buyers might expect a bit more for their money.
German sedans have added a little style to their portfolios, and the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe and Mercedes-Benz AMG GT sedan offer a new level of cool thanks to their coupe-like styling. Like the Maserati, they also offer multiple engines and available all-wheel drive, but their infotainment systems are much more advanced and their driver aids are generally more refined. The Maserati Ghibli is a bit of a left-field choice, but its mix of style, exclusivity and performance makes it worth a look, so long as there's a dealership near you.
Which Ghibli does Edmunds recommend?
Maserati Ghibli models
The Maserati Ghibli comes in four trim levels: base, GranLusso, GranSport and Trofeo. The GranLusso is focused on luxury, while the GranSport and Trofeo are more performance-oriented. The Ghibli's engine and feature lineup includes:
2021 Maserati Ghibli pricing
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2021 Maserati Ghibli Sedan Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $75,885
- MPG & Fuel
- 17 City / 25 Hwy / 20 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.1 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: rear wheel drive
- Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
- Engine
- V6 cylinder
- Horsepower: 345 hp @ 5500 rpm
- Torque: 369 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 195.7 in. / Height: 57.5 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: 83.8 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 76.5 in.
- Curb Weight: 4078 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 17.7 cu.ft.
Safety
Our experts’ favorite Ghibli safety features:
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Automatically applies braking if the driver is inattentive or unresponsive to warnings of an impending front collision.
- Forward Collision Warning
- Monitors the vehicle in front and warns the driver if the distance closes rapidly in what could escalate into a rear-end crash.
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Maintains a preset distance to the vehicle ahead. The stop-and-go function can slow the car to a complete stop and then resume driving.
Maserati Ghibli vs. the competition
2021 Maserati Ghibli
2021 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
Maserati Ghibli vs. BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe offers luxurious seating for four adults as well as decent cargo capacity. Both of its available engines are impressively smooth and powerful. This four-door 8 Series is well suited to long highway drives as well as curvy back roads. The Maserati has undeniable exotic appeal, but the BMW is more well rounded.
Maserati Ghibli vs. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
The AMG GT sedan trades the usual stodgy German sedan styling for a swoopy, muscular look. It's better finished than the Maserati and has superior tech. But the Mercedes can also be quite noisy, and visibility isn't the greatest. The Ghibli is typically less expensive too.
Maserati Ghibli vs. Audi RS 5
Powered by a strong turbocharged V6, the RS 5 — especially in its Sportback guise — is the understated foil to the flashy Maserati. The Audi can't match the Ghibli's distinctly Italian style inside but does have a more full-featured infotainment system. The Audi is slightly more compact than the Ghibli on the outside but actually has more rear legroom.
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FAQ
Is the Maserati Ghibli a good car?
What's new in the 2021 Maserati Ghibli?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2021 Maserati Ghibli:
- Refreshed front and rear styling
- High-performance Trofeo trim level with 580-horsepower V8
- New 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Part of the first Ghibli generation introduced for 2014
Is the Maserati Ghibli reliable?
Is the 2021 Maserati Ghibli a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2021 Maserati Ghibli?
The least-expensive 2021 Maserati Ghibli is the 2021 Maserati Ghibli 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $74,390.
Other versions include:
- 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $74,390
- S 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $79,390
- GranLusso 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $81,890
- GranSport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $81,890
- S Q4 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $81,890
- S GranSport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $86,190
- S GranLusso 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $86,190
- S Q4 GranLusso 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $88,690
- S Q4 GranSport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $88,690
- Trofeo 4dr Sedan (3.8L 8cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $109,890
