Maserati GranTurismo to set foot in India on August 30

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The Maserati GranTurismo is slated to launch in India on Friday, August 30, 2024. The Italian carmaker has already launched three variants, the Modena, Trofeo and Folgore in international markets. It is most likely that Maserati will keep the electric variant for launch later in India.

We can anticipate what the upcoming launch will bring from the details already established in international markets. The Maserati GranTurismo will compete against luxury sports cars such as the Bentley Continental GT, Ferrari Roma, Aston Martin Vantage, Porsche 911, Audi RS e-tron GT, and Porsche Taycan.

Maserati GranTurismo: Powertrain Options

The Maserati GranTurismo offers a choice of three powertrains internationally. Two of these (Modena and Trofeo) are powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 powertrain whereas the third (Folgore) is a tri-motor electric powertrain. All three of these now come with an AWD system.

Maserati GranTurismo: Modena Performance

The Modena's V6 motor produces 476 bhp and 600 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0-100 kmph in 3.9 seconds and attaining a top speed of 302 kmph.

Maserati GranTurismo: Trofeo Performance

The Trofeo makes 542 bhp and 650 Nm of torque from the same motor with the help of a twin-turbo setup, sprinting from 0-100 kmph in 3.5 seconds going up to 320 kmph.

Maserati GranTurismo: Folgore Performance

The electric Folgore comes equipped with a tri-motor making 740 bhp and 1,350 Nm of torque, topping out at a speed of 325 kmph. The Folgore does 0-100 kmph in just 2.7 seconds. It is powered by a 92.5 kWh battery offering a claimed range of up to 450 km on a full charge.

Maserati GranTurismo: Interior and Features

The GranTurismo features an interior that embraces modern technology. Key features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment, a digital instrument display, an adjustable digital screen replacing the traditional analogue watch and an additional 8.8-inch touchscreen for climate control and seat adjustments.