For those who are excited about this new Italian entry into the 5 Series/E-Class segment, here’s a mega gallery of the upcoming Maserati Ghibli for you.
There’s plenty of pix to see – multiple exterior colours as well as different interior combinations, with plenty of photos zooming into details such as the seats, dashboard clock and instrument panel.
Don’t expect the Trident badge to be as affordable as a 520i or an E200 CGI though when it eventually hits Malaysian soils (anytime towards the end of the year or the first half of next year) – there are no baseline engines with this car. Three engines were announced at the car’s Shanghai 2013 unveiling – two 3.0 litre turbo V6 petrols as well as a single diesel V6.
The less powerful of the V6 petrols already makes 330 hp and 500 Nm, which is 535i territory, so expect a 535i price tag too, and that’s about RM600k. The higher powered version of the V6 has outputs on the level of the 550i which isn’t sold here, probably equivalent to a RM700k-ish price segment.
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I can’t believe many oldies are reading PT!!!
nice move by maserati.. more option for consumer.. boring so many 5series and e class…
Look at -00019 – there is gap between the boot and the grill. That’s bad.
very expensive but cheap quality!
The Italian carmakers aren’t exactly famous for their impeccable build quality like the Germans. Italians are known for design flair and sporty passion.
ehm, multiple exterior colours = white & blue only?
one of the best sounding v6 ever!
not that good
Not sure about V6 but maserati produces the best V8 engine sound among car manufacturer, not too loud but not a sleeper either.
I hope Maserati will make an entry level sedan like 3 series and e class as well.
the affordable 520i & e200? affordable for the ceo’s but not the ordinary malaysian.
E200 and 520i is affordable. Compared to this beauty. Of coz its beyond reach of most low income malaysian but not ordinary malaysian. Businessman also ordinary malaysian, ceo is also ordinary malaysian even rich malaysian who drives top knot e63 amg and m5 are also ordinary malaysian. We do not possess any special rights unlike some group of ppl. :)
no one in a right mind would buy these at a young age even they can afford it. there are other priorities like children school fees. which is a hassle. Most ppl(including overseas will buy these when they are 35 and above. for expensive market like malaysia, 40-45) those are the average age of ppl buying car cost RM500k and above. But not too sure about maserati as this is not normal brand like BMW, Merc and Porsche/Audi..
its true many youth these days diluted themselves with illusion that it is a must to own expensive cars. just look around those guys driving over 500k cars are all 40-60+ years old men
i dont get their sentiment saying that there is something wrong with the country when fresh graduates or normal young adults could not afford to buy such luxuries
They should beat the 7 series or s class indeed.
Owning it is not a problem for most malaysian biznessmen but reliability and after sales service is the most important aspect. Most people I know stick to Camrys and Merc because they find the after sales service better than if they drive Panameras or Bentleys. Yes most are bought by unkers as no one below 30 is rich enuff unless they are children of cronies. They will also buy Porsches and Ferraris anyway…lol!
If you want an affordable & comparable Italian alternative to E200 or 520i, maybe just have to wait for the upcoming new Maserati Ghibli-based Alfa 166 replacement, which unfortunately is still a few years away from now. Unless Mr Sergio Marchionne could speed up the introduction..
i am happy to hear that the car will be only at around 600k , i was afraid that the entry level would be at 800k+ . my wife really love this car , cant wait for the launch :) my wife been waiting for this cars for awhile now
Good to hear that u r goina buy one for ur wife. Ur wife goina be the happiest women on earth. Lol. Well, i can oni afford a f10 for myself. :)
I will buy it for my maid. She really loves this car, can’t wait for launch ;). Sounds familiar?
Please bring it in ASAP. Rm600k is good, but I guess we need to test drive and wait for PT for the test review.
Btw, if u want affordable German marque, get the A6 hybrid. Not too bad actually… Pay twice and u get the Maserati…..
Dont forget the jaguar XF too. Its also in the same category as the A6, F10 and Ghibli.
For a moment there I thought Studio Ghibli had a hand in designing the car from the header alone.