Maserati reveals first GranCabrio convertible sports car since 2019

Maserati’s first GranCabrio convertible since 2019 is expected to go on sale in the U.S. this summer, with a top speed of nearly 200 mph and a possible six-figure price tag, which will also boost the market.

This sports car is based on the Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo sedan Currently on sale Pricing starts at $190,000, with the same 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. According to the automaker, both cars produce 542 horsepower and 460 foot-pounds of torque.

Maserati, owned by starPricing for the convertible model will be announced closer to when the vehicle becomes available to customers, it said. Convertibles usually cost more than hardtop convertibles.

The 2024 GranCabrio could help Maserati increase profits and sales this year.The Italian high-performance carmaker implements operational changes Revenue 141 million eurosBy 2023, that’s $152.9 million, which is still down 30% from the previous year, although revenue and sales increased slightly during the same period.

The car’s appearance is similar to its hardtop counterpart, but the design and styling are smoother and less aggressive than the previous generation.

The interior of the four-seat GranCabrio, unveiled online Thursday, features sporty styling, luxury amenities and plenty of digital screens and gauges.

The car also comes standard with “innovative neck warmers” on the front driver and passenger seats to deal with cold temperatures. The company says it works by blowing hot air in three intensities directly from the seat.

First launched in 2009, the new GranCabrio may be the last petrol-powered version of the famous convertible. Maserati plans to exclusively offer electric vehicles in 2028.

However, several automakers have postponed or cut investments as sales of electric vehicles fell short of expectations.

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