Maserati used the 100th anniversary of the Trident to push a coordinated update through its entire core lineup, taking the wraps off 2027 versions of the GranTurismo coupe, GranCabrio convertible, and Grecale SUV. The changes include fresh styling, significant engine and engineering updates, and the updated Folgore electric range across all three cars. Furthermore, the Grecale gets something the brand has never offered in North America before: an entry-level six-cylinder.
A Face Borrowed From The Track
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The new front end traces back to the MCXtrema, the track-only car Maserati used to test a lower, more horizontal, more aggressive nose without the constraints of street-legal requirements. That design language moved to the road on the GT2 Stradale, was refined on the MCPura, and now lands on the GranTurismo, GranCabrio, and Grecale — reshaped air intakes and air curtain, and a redesigned splitter on the coupe and convertible; a more pronounced “shark-nose” treatment and a wider lower grille on the SUV.
“Maserati design is only 50% relevant,” said Klaus Busse, the brand’s head of design, during the launch Q&A. “The other half is the performance that’s created by the engineers — performance is what actually drives the proportion.” It’s a notable line from a design chief, and it aligns with what actually changed here: the front-end work on all three cars was driven as much by aerodynamic targets — downforce, cooling, wheel-arch airflow — as by styling.
The Nettuno Gets Meaner, And The Grecale Finally Gets A Six-Cylinder
The GranTurismo and GranCabrio Trofeo both climb to 582 horsepower from the V6 Nettuno, a 40-hp bump achieved largely by extending the turbocharger’s boost window. Maserati’s engineers pushed it from roughly 5,000 rpm out to 7,200 rpm, allowing the engine to pull harder for longer instead of tapering off near the top of the rev range. Top speed on the GranTurismo Trofeo now clears 199 mph, with 457 lb-ft of torque and the same Sportivo exhaust standard across all North American GranTurismo and GranCabrio trims.
A V8 Is Still On Maserati’s Mind
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“We’re very proud of our V6 engine, which is really a great piece of technology,” said Davide Danesin, Maserati’s head of engineering, when asked whether a V8 might return to the GranTurismo. “But we have the knowledge and the capability to consider a V8, eventually.” Don’t read too much into that. Every other answer in the session pointed toward continued V6 investment rather than a V8 revival, but it’s notable Maserati didn’t shut the door outright.
The bigger powertrain news might actually be in the Grecale, which gets a 385-hp version of the Nettuno V6 as a new entry-level option, replacing the outgoing turbocharged four-cylinder mild hybrid in that slot. Maserati says the new tune is calibrated specifically for low-end response, delivering 32% more torque at 2,000 rpm than the four-cylinder it replaces. The range-topping Grecale Trofeo keeps its existing 523-hp tune unchanged, still good for a 3.6-second 0-60 run and a 177 mph top speed.
A Strong ‘No’ To PHEVs
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On hybridization more broadly, Maserati’s engineers were direct about ruling out plug-ins for now: the stated reasoning is that PHEV batteries add weight that many owners never actually plug in to justify. Future assistance will stay limited to 48-volt mild hybridization or high-voltage hybrids without a plug. Anyone who actually wants to drive electric is pointed toward Folgore instead.
Folgore Picks Up Real Range
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All three Folgore variants get a meaningful range bump without any change to motors or battery capacity. The GranTurismo Folgore’s 800-volt, three-motor setup (751 hp combined) is now rated for more than 250 miles via a new energy-management algorithm and aerodynamic tweaks to the front bumper, underbody, and rear diffuser. The GranCabrio Folgore picks up roughly 20 miles for a claimed 249-mile range; it is still the only fully electric convertible in the luxury segment, and the fastest at 180 mph. The Grecale Folgore, helped by a new Air Grille Shutter system that closes off front-end airflow when cooling demand is low, gains 6 miles on its 20-inch wheels and as much as 33 miles on the 21-inch set, for a window of 239 to 268 miles depending on configuration.
Cabin Updates And A New Paddle Trick
Inside, all three get a new flat-top-and-bottom steering wheel, a redesigned digital clock with a metal bezel and octagonal face, and a PRND selector that swaps flat buttons for three-dimensional metal controls with capacitive haptic feedback. The steering-wheel paddles also pick up a new trick: tap the car into reverse and a dashboard prompt lets you shift between drive and reverse using the paddles alone until you clear 8 mph — useful for three-point turns and tight parking lots. A new dash-mounted camera system for driver distraction and fatigue monitoring also debuts across the lineup.
Fuoriserie Keeps Growing
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The Fuoriserie customization program adds seven exterior colors — Green Jupiter Matte and Blu Denim among the launch shades — plus new Bordeaux leather, Nude Alcantara, and Mahogany trim options. The GranCabrio gets a genuine first: a fully customizable soft top through the Bespoke tier, which debuted in an intense Maserati blue with a white-and-lime weave inspired by tennis balls at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters earlier this year.
“One in four Maserati cars sold today goes through Fuoriserie customization,” said Cristiano Fiorio, Maserati’s chief marketing officer and general manager of Bottega Fuoriserie. “We started this year at 20%, so that’s real growth in just a few months.”
What’s Next
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Executives used the Q&A to drop a few hints about where the brand goes from here. Asked about a return to the sedan segment, COO Santo Ficili said he expects “a sort of sedan” eventually, inspired loosely by the old Ghibli and Quattroporte but updated for what an SUV-shaped market now expects. Nothing concrete was confirmed beyond the segment being a stated priority. Executives also floated the idea of eventually offering a manual gearbox through the Bottega Fuoriserie bespoke program, noting that roughly half of would-be bespoke customers ask for one. Maserati says it has around 100 events planned worldwide for the Trident’s centenary year, with North American and Canadian celebrations following the cars’ arrival at dealers later this summer. Shipping to the US and Canada starts in August. Ficili added that Maserati plans to share more on its longer-term strategy at an event in Modena later this year.
All three 2027 models continue to be built in Italy — the GranTurismo and GranCabrio in Modena, the Grecale in Cassino.
TopSpeed’s Take
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The horsepower gains and fresh design are the focus here, but we can’t help but dwell on the future-facing comments Maserati made. We’re curious what sort of tricks the brand has up its sleeve regarding V8 engines, for one. We also daydream about what the next Maserati sedan would look like, and how it would drive compared to the QuattroPorte. The sidestepping PHEVs makes total sense, especially with the brand’s growing EV interest and compelling Folgore products — they definitely live up to the image of performance that Maserati has cultivated. Regardless of what’s coming down the pipeline, Maserati has not only shown off beautiful new cars, but it has us wanting to pay closer attention to the brand’s next moves.
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