Interesting information about this Maserati is the fact that the name Ghibli (“gib-lee”) is from an African desert wind, and really it is a name who suits for this hot Italian sedan. Maserati ambitions with Maserati Ghibli S Q4 2016 model are to strengthen its market share and increase its sales, that usually mostly belongs to German cars. To happen this, the Maserati needed a model that is more accessible than traditional models, while offering exotic charisma that simply is expected from Italian cars.
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 2016 - BRAVE ITALIAN DESIGN
Large air vents, drag lines, and scowling headlamps give the Ghibli dose of aggressiveness that simply lacks its direct rivals. The line that runs around the entire car clearly outlines the intentions of Ghibli, hips over the rear wheels highlight the sexy, and the whole picture of dynamic sports sedan complements a discreet rear spoiler sculpted in the tailgate. Indeed, it is difficult to find any objections to the design - this is thoroughbred Italian car!
Maserati Ghibli S Q4 2016 - Sporty interior, Sporty driving position, Sporty Spirit
When we open the driver's door we meet with a traditional interior sportiness. The combination of black and brown leather panels acting luxurious and refined and the seats are extremely comfortable. Easy to find the right driving position - sit low, close to the ground, as in the best sports cars and big Ghibli like he wraps himself around me. Yes, we definitely can spend many, many kilometers in this car.
On the rear seats, comfortable will travel two passengers, it is enough spacious, although some competitors have more legroom. However, available remain the same 550 liters of luggage space as in the diesel version, which is more than enough.
With 3-liter twin-turbo V6 originating from FERRARI with 404-horsepower and from 0 to 100 km/h it goes for 4.8 seconds, this Maserati Ghibli S Q4 2016 is a beast.
Now let's talk a little bit about the engine and the experience behind the wheel. Under the front cover hides modern (and "vocal") 3-liter Twin-Turbo V6 petrol engine. Engine (that Ferrari prepares for the Maserati!) delivers 404 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and excellent torque of 550 Nm available from just 1750 rpm.
Power is transferred to all four wheels thanks to the Q4 system, for changing gears there is an 8-speed automatic transmission originating from ZF. Of course, if you want you can manually to change gears via paddles mounted behind the steering wheel - and if you choose to do that you will be rewarded with significantly greater driving involvement and sound effects that will make the hairs on your arms to go up.
OK, start the engine and you immediately know very clear that the car is awakened and ready. Start to drive and experience is extremely civilized - does not have the nervousness that demands respect when driving a car with 400 horsepower. If you play a little with the settings that allow Ghibli - put the car and suspension in Sports mode, and the character immediately changed. The suspension is stiffer, the reaction to the accelerator is strengthened, the transmission is a more aggressive and the sound ..the sound is something else. Although the engines have a turbocharger and the engines with turbochargers tends to be a bit overstocked, the sounds coming from Ghibli is like nothing else in the class!
If you work right with a gear this 3-liter V6 readily releases 404 horsepower when you ask him. Surprisingly, the car applies neutrally and no pronounced bias towards any understeer. Sure, if you exaggerate, the back is ready to play in - but it all comes naturally and predictably controlled and the sensitive steering wheel gives confidence in the possibilities of Ghibli. Intelligent drive to all four wheels in normal driving modes transmits power only to the rear wheels, but when the car notice that it is necessary transfers to 50% to the front.
Thanks to turbo-petrol, 100 km/h arriving in 4.8 seconds and a maximum speed is 284 kilometers per hour. This car is not slow! Of course, all this is accompanied by adequate consumption - Maserati Ghibli officially claims that combined will spend 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers. Drive conservatively and expect about 15 liters per 100 kilometers in city conditions. Drive more aggressively - and the sky is the limit.
Maserati Ghibli simply wants to be a sports car. It wants to be maximized and it offers excitement only Italian nature can provide. If diesel version of Ghibli is a little more rational, exotic and comfortable cruiser, then petrol Ghibli S Q4 is one, crazy alternative. Here beats an exotic and powerful heart, shrouded in a modern, sharp Italian suit.
- Engine: 3-liter Twin-Turbo V6 petrol
- Power: 404 hp / 5500 rpm
- Torque: 550 Nm / 1750 rpm
- Top speed: 284 km / h
- Acceleration 0-100: 4.8 seconds
- Length: 4971 mm
- Width: 1945 mm (without mirrors)
- Height: 1461 mm
- Weight 1870 kg
- Wheelbase: 2998 mm
- Luggage space: 500 liters
- Consumption: 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers (official combined)
