Offering a new design and with exceptional handling qualities and outstanding performance, NAZA Italia, the official importer and distributor for Maserati in Malaysia has announced the launch of the all-new Maserati Ghibli. Being Maserati’s candidate in entering the E-segment, this new 4-door sports executive sedan is Maserati’s attempt in making inspirational motoring more accessible.
The launch ceremony was attended by Yg. Bhg. Datuk Wira Haji SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Joint Group Executive Chairman of NAZA Group of Companies, Mr. Robert Jahnke, Product Manager, Maserati S.p.A, General Overseas Markets, Yg. Bhg. Datuk Maruan Mohd Said, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategic Investment Division, NAZA World and En. Wan Ahmad, General Manager, NAZA Italia Sdn Bhd.
“Today is a very important day for us since it marks the beginning of a new page of our history. The Ghibli demonstrates all those values you expect from a Maserati in the high-end of the full size sedan segment: class-leading Italian design and a unique Maserati driving experience – combined with affordability and usability,” said Datuk Wira Haji SM Faisal Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin, Joint Group Executive Chairman of NAZA Group of Companies.
Both the petrol-powered Ghibli and Ghibli S feature a new-generation twin turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine mated to a ZF automatic transmission. While the Ghibli has 330-horsepower and will do a zerotohundred in 5.6 seconds, the Ghibli S packs a higher output of 410-horsepower and has a faster zerotohundred time in just 5.0 seconds. The Ghibli S also has a higher top speed of 285km/h, compared to the Ghibli’s 263km/h.
The new Ghibli shares a lot of parts from the core architecture, chassis, suspension, V6 engine and the ZF 8-speed automatic transmission with the Quattroporte. However, it is 173mm shorter in the wheel base, 291mm shorter overall, and 50kg lighter.
Over to the inside, the Ghibli comes with the 8.4” Maserati Touch Control and the cabin is bathed in the fine Poltrona Frau® leather finish. Optional extras include the 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins high end audio system, WLAN based WiFi, and a wide range of customization to cater the needs of their customers.
The Maserati Ghibli is priced at RM 538,800, while the Ghibli S comes with a price tag of RM 628,800.
Technical specifications:
Ghibli
Engine: 3.0L 60°V6
Power: 330 hp
Transmission: ZF Eight Speed Automatic Gearbox
Torque: 500 Nm
Top Speed: 263 km/h
Acceleration: 5.6s 0-100km/h
Consumption combined / extra-urban / urban: 9.6 / 7.1 / 14 (l/100 km)
CO2 emissions combined / extra-urban / urban: 223 / 165 / 326 (g/km)
Ghibli S
Engine: 3.0L 60°V6
Power: 410 hp
Transmission: ZF Eight Speed Automatic Gearbox
Torque: 550 Nm
Top Speed: 285 km/h
Acceleration: 5.0s 0-100km/h
Consumption combined / extra-urban / urban: 10.4 / 7.3 / 15.7 (l/100 km)
CO2 emissions combined / extra-urban / urban: 242 / 171 / 365 (g/km)
