Top rating for Ghibli

The AA says sleek styling, comfort, sound and power are usually the first things that come to mind when the Maserati marque is considered. Stella Stocks, its general manager of motoring services, says while her preference is for all motorists to put safety at the top of the list when buying new cars, there’s a category of drivers who select for style and uniqueness in a small set of brands – and Maserati is on that list. However, the Italian manufacturer has now proven it is up there with “more mainstream cousins” and has earned a five-star safety rating from ANCAP. The Maserati Ghibli did well in the frontal offset, side intrusion and pole impact crash tests to earn the maximum safety rating. Stocks says while the Ghibli does not include a number of active safety assist technologies becoming standard on many new vehicles, it includes front seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, dual-frontal and side-curtain airbags, and a driver knee airbag. Electronic stability control is standard and seatbelt reminders are fitted to all seats. “New cars with five-star ratings have become the norm, which is why ANCAP continually raises the bar to encourage manufacturers to put safety first. The Ghibli’s maximum rating helps ensure motorists have a wide range of new vehicles to consider.”