2018 Maserati Ghibli pricing and specs revealed

Maserati has announced a round of mild tweaks for its Ghibli passenger car.

Restructured for 2018 to include three trim grades – base, GranLusso and GranSport – the Italian range gets a mild makeover comprising exterior tweaks, a reduction in drag co-efficient, and the inclusion of more safety equipment thanks to the installation of a familiar power steering package.

The facelifted portfolio continues to comprise a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel bringing 202kW and 600Nm of torque. Further up the range is a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol bringing 257kW and 500Nm, and a meatier S version of the same engine with 321kW and 580Nm.

All engines send drive to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic.

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On standard diesel V6 and petrol V6 Ghiblis, the ADAS kit is an added extra.

Elsewhere, equipment the base Ghibli now includes bi-xenon headlights, quad exhaust outlets, limited-slip differential, a new electric power steering system and an 8.4-inch touchscreen.

The Ghibli GranLusso adds LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels and added exterior flourishes, along with soft-close doors, comfort seats with 12-way power adjustment, parking sensors, a Bowers and Wilkins stereo and electrically lockable glove box.

The Ghibli GranSport differentiates itself with red brake callipers, body colour side skirts and a re-worked front bumper, along with a revised Skyhook suspension system, 21-inch wheels, sports steering wheel, shifter paddles and a Harmon Kardon stereo.

The 2018 Maserati Ghibli range is available in Australian showrooms now.