2018 Ghibli at Chengdu Motor Show
Maserati has launched its revised 2018 Maserati Ghibli range at the 2017 Chengdu Motor Show in China. The Italian car maker’s bestselling model gaining the GranLusso and GranSport versions were first seen on the Quattroporte, a range new technology and a power boost for the Ghibli S. Maserati’s sports sedan has benefited from large-scale exterior restyling, specific for each trim, to accentuate its elegance and sportiness. The design work on the front, and the changes to the rear, bumpers, have substantially improved aerodynamic efficiency, giving the two trims a strong identity in line with the Maserati brand positioning. The new Ghibli GranLusso features enhanced exterior finish and a rich interior with silk upholstery. The Ghibli GranSport was conceived to reflect Maserati’s sports heritage featuring a more aggressive exterior design and unique interior features. Electric Power Steering has replaced the hydraulic steering system to allow the integration of new Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) which include Highway Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist. Together with Adaptive Cruise Control and Traffic Sign Recognition, these features are all available in the Driver Assistance package. The Maranello built Ferrari 3.0-litre V6 Twin Turbo engine fitted on Ghibli S now delivers about 15kw more power and 30 Nm more torque than the previous unit. With the new 320kW power output and 580 Nm peak torque, maximum speed is increased to 286 kmh and acceleration from 0-100 kmh has been improved by 0.1 second to as low as 4.7 seconds. The Chengdu Motor Show 2017 will be open to the public until September 3rd. More than 700,000 visitors are expected to visit CDMS in the vibrant city of 10 million inhabitants, in western China. Speaking to reporters at an auto show in Shanghai earlier this month, Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s CEO Reid Bigland said he expected a 47 per cent increase in Chinese sales this year. Fiat Chrysler owns the luxury Maserati brand. Bigland also added that Maserati was expecting an approximate 30 per cent increase in sales worldwide.
