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The last rear-drive V8 sedan in Australia is almost gone
The last of the old-school, rear-wheel drive V8 performance sedans in Australia is the Maserati Ghibli. But fewer than 10 are left.
Scott Collie
About the Maserati Ghibli
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2023 Maserati Ghibli is classified as a 4 Door Sedan which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the M157 MY22 generation, starting from $139,990 MLRP for the MHEV and topping out at $265,000 for the TROFEO.
There are 13 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2023. The Ghibli is built in Italy and is available with Turbo Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with an 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to rear-wheel-drive.
Other powertrain options include:
- Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to rear-wheel-drive
- Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
- Supercharged & Turbocharged Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automated Manual transmission with the drive sent to rear-wheel-drive
The Ghibli is offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- It's hard to think of another four-door that looks this good
- Beautifully upholstered cabin with swathes of leather and (optional) carbon-fibre
- There isn't a better-sounding V6 – at least in this class
Cons
- Value equation isn't as compelling as its looks
- Display tech is way behind rivals
- Busy ride on some surfaces
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2022 Maserati Ghibli Specs
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2024 Maserati Ghibli Dimensions
1455mm
1945mm
4974mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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It has 500L of luggage space, and weighs 1950kg in GT Hybrid and Modena trims. In Trofeo trim, it tips the scales at 2020kg.
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2024 Maserati Ghibli Safety Rating
he Maserati Ghibli has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP with a 2014 date stamp.
It received a frontal offset score of 15.47 out of 16, a side impact score of 16 out of 16, and whiplash and pedestrian protection ratings of Good and Acceptable, for a total score of 36.47 out of 37.
All 2023 Maserati Ghibli models come standard with the following safety features:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Traffic sign recognition
- Active Driving Assist
- Front and side airbags for the first row
- Curtain airbags for the first and second row
- Driver’s knee airbag
2024 Maserati Ghibli Fuel Economy
The 2023 Maserati Ghibli GT drinks a claimed 8.1 litres per 100km.
The Trofeo uses 13 litres per 100km, and the Modena uses a claimed 9.6 litres per 100km.
All Ghibli models have an 80L fuel tank and require 98 RON premium unleaded fuel.
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Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Maserati Ghibli?
The Maserati Ghibli has a recommended service interval of 2 years or 20,000 km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2024 Maserati Ghibli drive?
Our expert take on Maserati Ghibli drivability.
The 2023 Maserati Ghibli offers a choice of three engines.
The GT Hybrid features a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system. Peak power is 246kW and peak torque is 450Nm, with a 0-100km/h time of 5.7 seconds.
The Ghibli Modena produces 321kW of power and 580Nm of torque from its twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6, and does the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds.
The Trofeo uses a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre petrol V8 engine with 433kW of power and 730Nm of torque, and a 0-100km/h time of 4.3 seconds.
All models use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
It can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.5 seconds, while top speed is 257km/h.
The Ghibli S with the same base engine produces 316kW of power at 5750rpm and 580Nm of torque from 2250-4000rpm with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.9 seconds with V-max at 286km/h.
2024 Maserati Ghibli Warranty
Maserati offers a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and a choice of two prepaid three-year servicing plans for the Ghibli.
The Ghibli requires servicing every 12 months or 20,000km, whichever comes first.
Should you buy the 2024 Maserati Ghibli
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
There are faster cars with more powerful engines and more up-to-date tech for substantially less investment, but they don’t wear a Maserati badge and they don’t have a Ferrari engine under the bonnet. That counts for plenty.
But, like any Italian exotic, you buy it for its pedigree, drop-dead gorgeous looks, and the noise it makes – at least for now. For Maserati, more than other marque, it’s been that way for well over 100 years.
That said, we can’t wait for the all-new Quattroporte – by all accounts it should be something quite special.
Maserati Ghibli FAQs
The cheapest Maserati Ghibli is the MHEV that starts from $139,990.
The most expensive Maserati Ghibli is the TROFEO that starts from $265,000.
The best towing capacity of a Maserati Ghibli is 0Kg offered by the following variants
- MHEV
- GT HYBRID
- GRANLUSSO MHEV
- GRANSPORT MHEV
- GRANLUSSO
- GRANSPORT
- MODENA
- S GRANLUSSO
- S GRANSPORT
- MODENA S
- TROFEO
The largest Maserati Ghibli is the MHEV which measures 1945mm wide, 4971mm in length and sits 1461mm tall.
The most powerful Maserati Ghibli is the TROFEO which has 580kW of power from its Twin Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Maserati Ghibli is built in Italy and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Maserati Ghibli is the TROFEO which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Maserati Ghibli below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| TROFEO | premium unleaded petrol |
| MODENA S | premium unleaded petrol |
| MODENA | premium unleaded petrol |
| GT HYBRID | premium unleaded/electric |
| S GRANLUSSO | premium unleaded petrol |
| S GRANSPORT | premium unleaded petrol |
| premium unleaded petrol | |
| GRANLUSSO | premium unleaded petrol |
| GRANSPORT | premium unleaded petrol |
| MHEV | premium unleaded/electric |
| GRANLUSSO MHEV | premium unleaded/electric |
| GRANSPORT MHEV | premium unleaded/electric |
| TROFEO | premium unleaded petrol |