- Super-luxury automaker Maserati has a small lineup of cars with a distinct visual identity, and its look is changing.
- An update for 2027 also sees most models get more power.
The face of Maserati is changing for 2027. The three models that make up the bulk of the brand’s sales – the GranTurismo coupe, Grancabrio convertible, and Grecale SUV – all receive a new front fascia, some interior updates, and power increases for gas-powered models.
Wide-mouth, Planted Look
Maserati prides itself on the beauty of its cars, but designers told reporters at a press conference this week that the biggest visual change to the three was not meant for aesthetics.
All three lose a wide oval grille, gaining a more upright opening flanked by large black air vents. The look snugs the cars to the ground more, emphasizing their width. But designers expressed surprise that observers found the look lovely. They’d intended it mostly to improve airflow, they said.
Digital Clock, Metal Switchgear
Inside, the classic analog clock in the center of the dashboard has been replaced with a digital display (you can set it to look like the old one, if you prefer the classic look). A new steering wheel is almost octagonal in shape – not the trendy squircle – and the push-button-style transmission is now accessed via buttons machined in “premium metal.”
Power Increases for Gas Models, Range Increases for Electric Versions
Base models of both cars retain a 490-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6. But a step up to mid-level Trofeo models gets an improved Nettuno V6, now making 582 hp (up from 542 in 2026). All-electric Folgore versions stay at a jaw-dropping 751 hp, but gain range thanks to a system that disconnects the front motor from its axle when it’s not needed. Maserati hasn’t named a precise figure, but says the GranTurismo now manages “over 250 miles.”
The Grecale SUV loses its base 4-cylinder engine, making a 385-hp version of the Nettuno V6 the new base engine. A Grecale Trofeo model steps that up to 523 hp, while the all-electric Grecale Folgore tops out at 542. The electric vehicle (EV) version is good for up to 268 miles, Maserati says.
Maserati was once famous for the sound of its powerful Ferrari-derived V8 engines. For now, executives say, they don’t plan to offer a V8 in the U.S. in 2027. But Chief Operating Officer Santo Ficili, when questioned, wouldn’t rule out that the brand could reintroduce the big engine later.
Longtime fans will also be happy to hear that executives hope to recreate the brand’s famous sedan, the unimaginatively named Maserati Quattroporte (Italian for “four door”), last seen in 2024.
Marketing Chief Cristiano Fiorio, responding to a question, told reporters, “I believe the sedan will be back.”
