{"id":29096,"date":"2021-04-30T12:37:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T10:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/?p=29096"},"modified":"2022-02-17T00:54:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T23:54:50","slug":"test-maserati-ghibli-hybrid-mamma-mia-a-4-cylinder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italpassion.fr\/en\/maserati\/essai-maserati-ghibli-hybride-mamma-mia-un-4-cylindres\/","title":{"rendered":"Maserati Ghibli Hybrid Test Drive: Mamma Mia! 4 cylinders!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mamma Mia! a 4 cylinder Maserati!<\/strong> It is with these words that I begin the essay of this new Maserati Ghibli<\/a> The arrival of this 330 hp 4-cylinder hybrid engine is so divisive. Between those for whom Maserati is above all an inimitable sound and those who accept this engine with open arms because of the increasingly punitive malus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To make my own opinion, I was able to try during one day the Maserati Ghibli hybrid car, in a GranSport finish, on the road, in Les Sables-d'Olonne<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maserati Ghibli hybrid GranSport : presentation !<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let's start with the presentation of this Maserati Ghibli hybrid.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The line of this sedan of almost 5 meters ages well. Let's remember that this model of the Italian manufacturer's range was presented in 2013 (just like its sister, the Quattroporte) and that, year after year, it has been improved by Maserati<\/a> both on the outside and inside, and in equipment. Proof of this is the exterior look, which has continued to receiving thumbs up and friendly signs as he passes<\/strong>It's a great way to get a good look, even from the police (it won't prevent you from getting fined, don't dream). In addition to being beautiful, it benefits from the very good sympathy capital of the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most visible novelty on the outside are the new tail lights<\/strong> which, when lit, make a a nod to the iconic Maserati 3200 GT<\/strong> of the designer Giugiaro. Makes you wonder why they didn't launch it like this when the Ghibli debuted! On this model, the GranSport finish is very racy: sporty front bumper, 20\u2033 wheels, sport seats, sport steering wheel, red brake calipers... If you prefer a wiser look, get the GranLusso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On board, very high quality materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The interior is beautiful, a mix of luxury and sport<\/strong>. The door handles are elegantly integrated, the Zegna woven leather upholstery<\/strong> is of the most beautiful effect, the dashboard highlights the new infotainment system, we are in a very high-end sedan. You can see it in the eye and feel it in the touch of the materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Focus on the new multimedia system<\/strong>. It will never stop evolving from year to year and here is the brand new Maserati Connect and its 10.1\u2033 touch screen. Finally a complete interface, high definition screen, fluid and complete interface, TomTom mapping, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, etc. Finally on par with the competition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finally, on the practical side, I noted that the 500L trunk<\/strong> is of a good capacity for its category and that the rear seats are foldable<\/strong>. That's always good to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back to 4 cylinders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes in this Maserati is a 4 cylinder...<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This may surprise you, 4-cylinder Maseratis have already been made <\/strong>in the sporting history of the brand. For example, there is the Maserati 4CL<\/strong> with its 1.5L 200 hp engine, the Maserati 4CLT<\/strong> and its 1.5L of 260 hp driven by Juan Manuel Fangio, or the Maserati Tipo 60<\/strong> and its 4 cylinder 2.0L of 200 hp which won the Grand Prix of Rouen in 1959, and finally the Maserati Tipo 61<\/strong>its 4 cylinder 2.9L of 260 hp and its pilot Stirling Moss who won a race in 1960 at the Nurburgring in front of Ferrari, Porsche, and Aston Martin....<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this can convince the purists, 4-cylinders have already existed in competition, whether at Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati<\/strong> and other brands. All the winning drivers on these racing machines seemed to be less resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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