The 2021 Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante have arrived in the United States with a host of styling and technology updates. Starting with the brand’s entry-level sedan, the 2021 Ghibli features a revised grille that is “even more elegant and unmistakable” than before. It features vertical chrome bars on the GranLusso, while piano black bars help to distinguish the GranSport trim.
The styling changes continue out back as
the model adopts new taillights with a “boomerang” design. They also feature a
tri-color effect as there are black edges, a red center section and a white
lower area. Bigger changes occur in the cabin as the previous 8.4-inch
infotainment system gives way to a larger 10.1-inch system which uses the
Android Automotive operating system. It’s a big improvement as it features a
higher resolution display, multi-touch functionality and a new graphic
interface. The system also has a frameless design as well as a curved upper
section for a “more elegant, less sharp-edged effect.”
Elsewhere, the instrument cluster has an upgraded 7-inch display which is flanked by analog gauges with new graphics. The cluster also eschews much of the previous plastic for anti-dazzle glass which helps to give the model a “more high-tech look.” Under the hood, there’s a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 that has outputs of 345 hp and 500 Nm as well as 424 hp and 580 Nm. Customers can also upgrade to the Ghibli Trofeo which has a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 pumping out 580 hp and 729 Nm of torque. The latter model accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 326 km/h.
The changes to the Quattroporte mirror
those applied to the Ghibli, but the flagship sedan is only available with two
engines. The entry-level Quattroporte S has a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 with 424
hp and 580 Nm of torque. Moving up to the Trofeo
rewards buyers with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 that develops 580 hp and 729 Nm of torque.
Lastly, there’s the Levante which features
a revised grille as well as boomerang taillights like the rest of the Maserati
lineup. While the crossover comes with the new instrument cluster, it sticks
with an 8.4-inch infotainment system. That’s a bit disappointing, but the
system features a higher resolution display, new graphics and a revised design
that “makes it look like a single curved screen with the air vents cut into
it.” The Levante is available with the same engines as the Ghibli, but they’re
joined by a detuned twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 pumping out 550 hp and 729 Nm of torque. It enables the Levante GTS to run from 0-100 km/h in four seconds flat, before topping out at 292
km/h.
Besides the aforementioned changes, the
2021 Maserati lineup gains Active Driving Assist. Billed as an evolution of
Highway Assist, Active Driving Assist combines adaptive cruise control with a
lane centering function. Maserati says it can be used on any well-maintained
road at speeds up to 145 km/h, not just highways.
Also new is a Maserati Connect service,
which allows owners to remotely monitor and control their vehicle using the
Maserati Connect app as well as personal assistants such as Amazon Alexa and
Google Assist. It can also be used contact assistance in emergencies and locate
the vehicle if it’s stolen. Pricing starts at US$ 74,390 for the Ghibli and US$ 77,890 for the Levante. Likewise, the Quattroporte begins at US$ 104,390 and
climbs to US$ 142,390 for the range-topping Trofeo variant. However, those prices
excludes a destination charge of US$ 1,495 for the Ghibli and Levante as well as US$ 1,995 for the Quattroporte.



