Maserati GranCabrio

The GranCabrio is the configured GranTurismo Coupe and is the Maserati series' first four-seater convertible. With reference to it being substantially longer, this convertible gives adult passengers wider legroom, thus providing comfort as well as it is beneficial for the roof mechanism. The back seats are situated inwards and elevated a little, which is handy for a convertible.

The interior of this vehicle is built with Poltrona Frau Leather Seats and Steering Wheel. Needless to say, this car can offer both luxury and comfort more so with its Climate Control System. To mention a few, it also comes with a Tachometer, Electronic Multi-Tripmeter, Outside Temperature Display, Digital Odometer, Electric Adjustable Seats as well as Driving Experience Control Eco. Not to mention it also includes a 7.0 touchscreen infotainment system with FM/AM/Radio, Navigation System, Bluetooth Connectivity, CD Player, USB & Auxiliary Input along with Front and Rear Speakers as well as Integrated 2DIN Audio. There is less to say about the boot space as it only offers 173-liters and is merely because of the cabriolet aspect.

What is interesting in the Maserati tradition is its trailblazing and tech-savvy hallmark. Driving this coupe around can sure catch the public’s eyes with its elegant design and top-notch motoring. The exterior design of this vehicle showcases one of its unique charms, an elegant foldable canvas roof with soft top fabric. It also has an overall dimension of 4920 mm L x 1915 mm W x 1380 mm H and a wheelbase of 2942 mm which gives enough cabin space as well as having stable high-speed drives. It has deltoid-like shaped rear lights supplemented with a 96 LED light. Now, what’s also giving it a captivating lavish appeal is the large engine hood and the dynamic side view.

With the mentioned 6-speed Automatic Transmission Gearbox option wherein it works on Auto Normal, Auto Sport, Manual-Normal, Manual Sport, and ICE modes, the drive feel of this luxurious vehicle gives a wide array of driving style. And let’s not forget how smooth the shifts are. To those motorsport enthusiasts, the exhaust sound of the engine is what they will love to hear.

This Italian coupe convertible is equipped with a 4.7-litre petrol engine generating maximum power of 460 horsepower and 520 Nm of torque charged by a 4691cc 8-cylinder engine. Talk about a thrilling ride, right? With an option to equip a 6-speed Automatic Transmission Gearbox, the GranCabrio can incredibly exceed 100km/h in just 5.2 seconds since the power is redirected through the rear wheels. With that, it can spike up to 288 km/h or 179 mph, and 291 km/h or 181 mph. Although compared to its rivals in the Philippines, there is one thing you might find disappointing which is the mileage as the 6.8 kmpl is definitely lower as well as filling up the 4-7l-v8-mc with a 75-liter fuel tank and an average of 14-l for every 100 kilometers can be costly to function.

With its immense range of equipped safety features, the Maserati GranCabrio can sure render reassurance. It decreases torque and activates the brakes to stabilize the car in just a few milliseconds in the event of skidding with the brand’s own stability program, Maserati Stability Program (MSP). Some of its many varieties of assistance systems include Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS linked with the disc brakes, Electronic Brake Force Distribution System (EBD), as well as Brake Assist (BA) which delivers robust braking in certain conditions. 

Although there is a deficit in terms of boot space and high-cost fuel consumption, the Maserati GranCabrio can definitely spice up your ride not only with its luxurious look, powerful engine, and its smooth handling but with the long array of safety features as well making it a tough competitor in the market.