Tropicana Magazine May-Jun 2018 #118: Winner Takes All

THE DRIVE
The tailored seat details and the label on the sun visors, complemented
by an Ebano wood trim and Ebony wood-finished leather steering
wheel, make this trim unique and exclusive, beautifully epitomising the
GranLusso soul. It also includes Comfort seats with extensive 12-way
power adjustment as standard, as well as power-adjustable steering wheel
and foot pedals, parking sensors and new Soft Close Doors.
On the flipside, the Ghibli GranSport takes its inspiration from
the legendary racing heritage of Maserati. Conceived to meet the needs
of customers seeking a sportier expression of a high-end sedan in the
segment, externally, the GranSport also features Adaptive full LED
headlights and is recognisable for its Black Piano inserts on the front
bumper, the GranSport badge on the front wing, body-colour side skirts,
blue inserts on all Trident and Saetta logos, red brake calipers and, last but
not least, the 21” Titano Anthracite alloy wheels.
Open the door, step inside and you’ll find that the Sport 12-way power
full leather seats and Sport steering wheel create an inspiring mix for the
driving aficionado. The interior of the Ghibli GranSport also features
standard gearshift paddles and Inox sport foot pedals. The Ghibli and
Ghibli GranSport can be further customised with an Exterior Carbon
Package for an even more emphatic message about Ghibli’s racing
heritage. It covers the external door mirrors, B- and C-pillar covers and
door handles on the base trim, as well as the front splitter and rear spoiler
on the GranSport.
So which personality are you? Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde? Launched in
Malaysia at the end of March through Naza Italia, the official importer
and distributor for Maserati in the country, the Ghibli S enters the
Malaysian market at a starting price of RM718,800 for the standard
model, RM768,800 for the GranLusso, and RM768,800 for GranSport.
This includes local taxes and duties, five years standard warranty coverage
with no mileage restrictions, plus a free maintenance program of five
years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
Despite the hefty price tag, Datuk Wira Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri SM
Nasimuddin, Naza World Group Executive Chairman, is confident of
shifting sufficient numbers and anticipated a lot of interest. Speaking
at the launch in the capital, he said, “Malaysian Maserati aficionados are
bound to be excited with this latest Maserati offering.”
Prospective owners can view and test drive the 2018 Maserati Ghibli
by visiting the Naza Italia’s showroom in Petaling Jaya.
ABOVE: SPORTY INTERIOR OF THE MASERATI GHIBLI
GRANSPORT
“The Ghibli GranSport
takes its inspiration
from the legendary
racing heritage of
Maserati.”
ABOVE: ELEGANT INTERIOR OF THE MASERATI GHIBLI
GRANLUSSO
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