Maserati GranCabrio and GranTurismo tweaked for 2027

Maserati’s GranTurismo and GranCabrio sports cars have been updated ahead of Australian arrival in early 2027, with the tweaks centred around design, performance and ergonomics.

Like the Trident brand’s biggest seller, the Grecale SUV, the changes focus on the details rather than fundamentals.

That’s understandable since the second-generation GranTurismo coupe, GranCabrio convertible and the Folgore EV spin-offs date back no more than three years.

Externally, the update can be spotted via the more pronounced shark nose that generates better cooling and more downforce. There are also rear diffuser and underbody changes in search of better aerodynamics.

Also part of the revised styling package are new clear lens LED tail-lights, wider gloss black Trident wheels that are also claimed to improve stability and seven new exterior colours.

Internally, physical gearshift buttons replace flat plastic and the driver can change from drive to reverse via the flappy paddles in petrol models (this function was already offered with the Folgore EV).

There’s also a new motorsport-inspired steering wheel, updated digital clock – now octagon rather than round and able to display drive modes – and new trim choices.

In terms of the all-wheel-drive powertrain, the 3.0-litre ‘Nettuno’ turbo-petrol V6 continues with 360kW/600Nm in standard form but has gained an extra 30kW in topflight Trofeo guise (434kW/650Nm).

The standard eight-speed automatic transmission has also been recalibrated for improved drivability.

The tri-motor Folgore EV tops out the powertrain ladder with up to 610kW/1350Nm in ‘MaxBoost’ mode.

Performance claims remain impressive to stunning. The ‘slowest’ from 0-100km/h is the standard GranCabrio at 4.0 seconds. The fastest? The GranCabrio and GranTurismo Folgore at 2.8 seconds. The EVs also claim a 9.1-second 0-200km/h time.

The front axle of the Folgore can now be decoupled (as per Grecale Folgore), boosting the claimed WLTP range from 454km to 540km in the GranTurismo and from 440km to 508km in the GranCabrio.

There are other range aids including more efficient Pirelli tyres and higher usability of the battery, which retains 83kWh of usable capacity.

Entry-level and Folgore variants also gain a ‘Country’ drive mode that lifts the independent air spring suspension by 20mm at speeds up to 120km/h to help cope with rough surfaces – good idea for Australia.

Part of the sprawling Stellantis empire globally, but distributed independently in Australia by the Ateco Group, Maserati sales are down 33.9 per cent year on year locally as the range updates.

No pricing for the new lineup has been announced yet, but the current range sits between $355,500 and $455,000 before on-road costs.

The Folgores aren’t currently offered Down Under.

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