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The 2021 Maserati Ghibli gets its 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 motor from none other than Ferrari and is capable of putting out 345 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Offered for sale at a base MSRP of $74,740 and coming in with 3 trim configurations, the 2021 Ghibli is capable of giving out a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 secs and the top speed of 166 MPH. Combined gas mileage of 21 MPG is offered too. This luxury sedan also comes with all the features like 10.1" infotainment, leather upholstery, heated seats, etc as well.
The Maserati Ghibli is a luxury sedan that has always been known for its unmatched luxury and style along with the performance on offer from its wide range of powertrains. With the arrival of the 2021 iteration of the Maserati Ghibli, which is offered for sale at a base MSRP of $74,740 and going all the way to an MSRP of $82,240, it manages to come with a few noticeable upgrades from the outgoing 2020 model, especially to the interior and variant configuration. The biggest of the change is the addition of the all-new 10.1" touchscreen infotainment system which gets a voice-activated virtual assistant. Wireless charging standard too.
Available in 3 trim configurations, the 2021 Maserati Ghibli also comes with the high-performance Trofeo variant, which gets the mighty 580 hp V8 motor. However, the base 2021 Ghibli retains the same 3L twin-turbo V6 motor mated to the 8-speed automatic transmission, putting out 345 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The 10 exterior colors and the 11 interior and upholstery color combinations are offered. All the interior and safety features are also retained. Available for a lease price of $1,408/month, we will find out how well this luxury sedan stacks up against the rivals like the 2021 Panamera, 2021 S6, and the 2021 E53 AMG.
We would recommend the 2021 Maserati Ghibli GranLusso trim, which is available for a base MSRP of $82,240, as it turned out to be the most value-for-money trim of the lot. It offers many features and equipment like heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, adaptive full LED headlights with high beam assist, 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and many more as standard, most of which are missed out on the base trim.
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The 2021 Maserati Ghibli gets its 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 motor from none other than Ferrari and is capable of putting out 345 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Offered for sale at a base MSRP of $74,740 and coming in with 3 trim configurations, the 2021 Ghibli is capable of giving out a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 secs and the top speed of 166 MPH. Combined gas mileage of 21 MPG is offered too. This luxury sedan also comes with all the features like 10.1" infotainment, leather upholstery, heated seats, etc as well.
The Maserati Ghibli is a luxury sedan that has always been known for its unmatched luxury and style along with the performance on offer from its wide range of powertrains. With the arrival of the 2021 iteration of the Maserati Ghibli, which is offered for sale at a base MSRP of $74,740 and going all the way to an MSRP of $82,240, it manages to come with a few noticeable upgrades from the outgoing 2020 model, especially to the interior and variant configuration. The biggest of the change is the addition of the all-new 10.1" touchscreen infotainment system which gets a voice-activated virtual assistant. Wireless charging standard too.
Available in 3 trim configurations, the 2021 Maserati Ghibli also comes with the high-performance Trofeo variant, which gets the mighty 580 hp V8 motor. However, the base 2021 Ghibli retains the same 3L twin-turbo V6 motor mated to the 8-speed automatic transmission, putting out 345 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The 10 exterior colors and the 11 interior and upholstery color combinations are offered. All the interior and safety features are also retained. Available for a lease price of $1,408/month, we will find out how well this luxury sedan stacks up against the rivals like the 2021 Panamera, 2021 S6, and the 2021 E53 AMG.
If the Ghibli's starting price seems high, that's because it is. Most mid-size luxury sedans start around $55,000 and increase from there. - Caranddriver
Available for a base MSRP of $74,740, the 2021 Maserati Ghibli is offered in the same 3 trim configurations. When it comes to the mechanicals, the 2021 Maserati Ghibli comes with no changes from the outgoing 2020 model, retaining the same 3L twin-turbocharged Ferrari-derived V6 motor putting out 345 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The RWD drivetrain is offered too. When it comes to the exterior, the design and features do not see any major changes. The 10 exterior colors, automatic LED headlights with LED DRLs, 19" alloy wheels, heated and powered side mirrors, LED taillights, quad exhaust, etc are offered as standard.
Another major change to the 2021 iteration is the addition of the high-performance Trofeo variant, which comes with the V8 motor under the hood. This has been reviewed separately here. When talking about the interior, the 11 upholstery and interior colors, leather upholstery, automatic climate control system, heated and powered seats, 10.1" touchscreen infotainment system, 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, etc are standard too. The safety and driver-assistance features like automated emergency braking system, forward collision monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, etc are offered as well.
Trim |
Base |
GranLusso |
GranSport |
---|---|---|---|
MSRP |
$74,740 |
$82,240 |
$82,240 |
Key Features |
19-inch Poseidone aluminum wheels | Added to the Base trim: | Added to the GranLusso trim: |
Bi-Xenon headlamps | Chrome front fascia insert | Gloss Black Painted Brake Calipers with White Maserati Script | |
Sunroof | Industry-exclusive Ermenegildo Zegna silk & leather upholstery | Unique front and rear Sport fascia | |
Trident Logo Stitched on Front/Rear Headrests |
Heated & ventilated front seats |
Full Carbon Fiber Kit |
|
Full Premium Perforated Leather Upholstery |
Heated black leather & wood steering wheel | 20-inch Urano aluminum wheels | |
Heated front seats | Adaptive full LED headlamps with High Beam Assist | Gloss red-painted brake calipers with White Maserati script | |
Rearview camera with front & rear park sensors |
10-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system |
12-way power front sport seats | |
Blindspot alert | Gloss black painted brake calipers with White Maserati script | Skyhook performance suspension with electronic damping |
We would recommend the 2021 Maserati Ghibli GranLusso trim, which is available for a base MSRP of $82,240, as it turned out to be the most value-for-money trim of the lot. It offers many features and equipment like heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, adaptive full LED headlights with high beam assist, 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and many more as standard, most of which are missed out on the base trim.
The Ghibli brings Maserati panache at a lower price in a sleek sedan with a tight back seat and willing turbocharged V-6 power. - Thecarconnection
The 2021 Maserati Ghibli comes with the Ferrari-derived 3L twin-turbo V6 motor that is capable of putting out a respectable 345 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. This motor comes mated to the 8-speed ZF sourced torque converter automatic transmission that offers manual mode and multiple transmission modes. The steering-mounted paddle shifters are also on board. The RWD drivetrain remains standard with no option to get the AWD drivetrain.
The 2021 Maserati Ghibli is more of a grand tourer than a high-performance sedan. This can also be seen in its suspension tuning. The car offers excellent ride quality, both during slow city driving as well as during highway driving. All the bumps and potholes are handled with ease. However, it is not the most dynamically sorted offering of the segment, especially in comparison to some of the rivals, as the body roll and understeer are quite prominent.
With a V6 motor, producing lower than average performance, under the hood, the acceleration on offer is also not the best of the segment. The car managed to give out a 0-60 mph time of 5.5 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 13.4 seconds. However, the top speed of 166 MPH is the best of the lot. With 13.6" front rotors and 12.6" rear rotors, the braking performance on offer is excellent. However, the 60-0 mph braking distance hasn't been revealed yet. In comparison, the 2021 Ghibli S gave out a faster 0-60 mph time and quarter-mile time.
Models |
2021 Maserati Ghibli |
2021 Audi S6 |
2021 Mercedes-AMG E 53 |
2021 Porsche Panamera |
---|---|---|---|---|
MSRP |
$74,390 |
$74,400 |
$73,900 |
$87,200 |
Engine |
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 |
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 |
3.0L Turbocharged Inline-6 |
2.9L Biturbo V6 |
Drivetrain |
RWD |
AWD |
AWD |
RWD |
Transmission |
8-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
9-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
Power |
345 hp @ 5,500 RPM |
444 hp @ 6,700 RPM |
429 hp @ 6,100 RPM |
325 hp @ 5,400 RPM |
Torque |
369 lb-ft @ 1,750 RPM |
443 lb-ft @ 1,900 RPM |
384 lb-ft @ 1,800 RPM |
331 lb-ft @ 1,800 RPM |
0-60 MPH |
5.5 secs |
4.4 secs |
4.4 secs |
5.3 secs |
Quarter-Mile |
13.4 secs |
12.5 secs | 12.6 secs |
13.6 secs |
Top Speed |
166 MPH |
155 MPH |
131 MPH |
168 MPH |
When it comes to the performance on offer, both the 2021 Audi S6 and the 2021 Mercedes Benz E53 AMG gave out much better output, which was about 100 hp more than the 2021 Ghibli. The 2021 Porsche Panamera, which was the most expensive offering of the segment, turned out to be the worst of the lot too. A similar result is also present for the acceleration times as well, with the 2021 S6 and the 2021 E53 AMG coming out with the best in class 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds. However, the 2021 Panamera gave out a better 0-60 mph time of 5.3 seconds, which is followed by the 2021 Ghibli.
Since the Ghibli lacks a base four-cylinder model, its EPA fuel-economy ratings are thirstier than the average mid-size luxury car. - Caranddriver
The engine of the 2021 Maserati Ghibli is not the most frugal unit of the segment. The 3.0L V6 engine is tuned specifically to perform and the fuel efficiency has been traded off for it. Retaining the same powertrain of the outgoing 2020 model, it manages to give out an identical 17 MPG of city gas mileage, 25 MPG of highway gas mileage, and 20 MPG of combined gas mileage.
Available for sale at a base MSRP of $74,740, the fuel tank capacity of 21.1 gallons also sees no changes from the outgoing 2020 model. This helps the car to give out a city range of 358.7 miles, a highway range of 527.5 miles, and a combined range of 422 miles. In comparison, the 2021 Ghibli S, which is available for a base MSRP of $77,190, managed to give out a slightly lower combined gas mileage of 19 MPG.
Models |
2021 Maserati Ghibli |
2021 Audi S6 |
2021 Mercedes-AMG E 53 |
2021 Porsche Panamera |
---|---|---|---|---|
MPG (City) |
17 |
18 |
22 |
N/A |
MPG (Highway) |
25 |
28 |
29 |
N/A |
MPG (Combined) |
20 |
22 |
25 |
26 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) |
21.1 |
19.3 |
21.1 |
23.7 |
Range (City/Highway/Combined) (miles) |
358.7/527.5/422.0 |
347.4/540.4/424.6 | 464.2/611.9/527.5 |
N/A/N/A/616.2 |
The 2021 Maserati Ghibli turned out to be the least fuel-efficient offering of the segment, which is followed by the 2021 Audi S6, which gave out a slightly higher 22 MPG of combined gas mileage. The 2021 Mercedes Benz E53 AMG gave out an impressive 25 MPG of combined gas mileage. However, the 2021 Panamera topped the chart with combined gas mileage of 26 MPG.
The first time you step inside the cabin of the Ghibli, you'll be taken aback by its stylish design. - Carbuzz
The 2021 Maserati Ghibli is a luxury Italian sedan that is offered for a base MSRP of $74,740. Even though the car doesn't see a lot of changes from the outgoing 2020 model, it still gets minor updates, making it look more opulent and premium. The cabin comes covered in leather, aluminum accents, and wooden inserts, all of which stand out. The impressive customization options given by Maserati, starting with the 11 interior and upholstery colors are quite good. All the interior features like heated and powered seats, leather upholstery, automatic climate control system, heated steering wheel, etc are standard too.
When it comes to the interior space on offer, the 2021 Maserati Ghibli doesn't disappoint much. Being a 5-seater luxury sedan, the 2021 Ghibli gets impressive headroom and shoulder room for the front seats. The rear seat also offers great space, making it quite comfortable for 3 passengers. However, the legroom of 37.7" for the front seat passengers and 33.2" for the rear seat passengers were the worst of the lot. This disappointment was slightly taken care of by the best in class cargo capacity of 17.7 cu ft offered by the 2021 Ghibli.
Models |
2021 Maserati Ghibli |
2021 Audi S6 |
2021 Mercedes-AMG E 53 |
2021 Porsche Panamera |
---|---|---|---|---|
Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
Front (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches) |
38.8/57.8/37.7 |
38.0/57.8/41.3 |
37.5/57.8/41.7 |
N/A |
Rear (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Legroom; inches) |
38.8/56.5/33.2 |
38.1/56.5/37.4 |
37.6/57.1/36.2 |
N/A |
Trunk Capacity (cu.ft.) |
17.7 |
13.7 | 13.1 |
17.6 |
The 2021 Porsche Panamera is the only sedan in the segment that can accommodate only 4 passengers. It hasn't revealed the interior space on offer too. However, in comparison to the 2021 S6 and the 2021 E53 AMG, the 2021 Ghibli turned out to be quite similar, especially in terms of headroom and shoulder room. However, the legroom turned out to be the worst of the lot for the Ghibli. In terms of cargo space, the Ghibli topped the chart, which is followed by the Panamera. Both the S6 and the E53 AMG turned out to be mediocre. The Ghibli comes with a new 10.1" touchscreen infotainment and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
The infotainment system turned out to be much more intuitive than the outgoing 2020 model, due to the neat menu layout, excellent touch sensitivity, and punchy display on offer. This infotainment also comes with many connectivity features as standard like the Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, AUX, USB, and many more. The audio quality through the 10-speaker audio system is impressive too. Even the 8-speaker Maserati audio system, which is offered with the base trim, turned out to be quite excellent, due to punchy bass and clear vocals. Some of the interior and infotainment features on offer are:
The Ghibli is scaled down in size, but the silhouette shares much with the bigger Quattroporte. - Thecarconnection
Retaining the same exterior design of the outgoing 2020 model, the 2021 Maserati Ghibli, which is available for a base MSRP of $74,740, looks beautiful, even though it has been in continuous production for a long time. Coming in with 10 exterior colors, the 2021 Ghibli offers the majestic front view, which is highlighted by the striking LED headlights with LED DRLs, the oval-shaped blacked-out grille with the Maserati trident neatly embossed in the middle, and the large air dam that is covered with a mesh grille. The masculine hood design and the low ground clearance of 4.5" also add to the sporty character.
The side view of the 2021 Maserati Ghibli is neat and subtle. Even with the simple design language, it is still one of the best-looking sedans on sale in the United States. This is due to the well-integrated vents in the fender, subtle fender flares which gets the massive 19" alloy wheels as standard, and the clean and sharp body lines. The Maserati embossed brake calipers and the optional 20" and 21" alloy wheels also make the ride look even sweeter. The rearview and the third quarter are the best-looking angles of this sedan, mainly due to the sleek coupe-like design language, coupled with the LED taillights, quad exhaust, etc.
Models |
2021 Maserati Ghibli |
2021 Audi S6 |
2021 Mercedes-AMG E 53 |
2021 Porsche Panamera |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
3,990 |
4,486 |
4,341 |
4,222 |
Length (inches) |
195.7 |
195.0 |
195.2 |
198.8 |
Width (inches) |
76.6 |
74.3 |
72.9 |
78.2 |
Height (inches) |
57.5 |
56.9 |
57.0 |
56.0 |
Ground Clearance (inches) |
4.5 |
4.6 |
4.5 |
5.3 |
Wheelbase (inches) |
118.0 |
115.3 |
115.7 |
116.1 |
The 2021 Maserati Ghibli turned out to be the lightest offering of the segment, coming in with a curb weight of just 3,990 lbs. The 2021 Audi S6 weighed about 500 lbs more than the Ghibli and the 2021 E53 AMG turned out to be about 400 lbs heavier than the Ghibli. When it comes to the 2021 Porsche Panamera, it offered the best in class length, width, and ground clearance, making it one of the roomiest offerings of the segment, even though the interior dimension hasn't been posted by Porsche yet. Ther 2021 Maserati Ghibli offers many exterior features to make it stand out from its rivals. Some of them are:
A new Driver Assistance package comes with adaptive cruise control with stop and go and many more as standard. - Carbuzz
The 2021 Maserati Ghibli hasn't been crash-tested by the NHTSA yet. Even the outgoing 2020 model has also not been crash-tested by the NHTSA. However, the IIHS gave it a good rating in all the subsections that the organization tested, making it a safe offering of the segment.
The 2021 Maserati Ghibli, which is available for a base MSRP of $74,740, also offers a long list of safety and driver-assistance features like ABS with EBD, driveline traction control, stability control, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, etc. However, most of these driver-assistance features are optional extras. Some of the features are mentioned below:
The 2021 Porsche Panamera is the most expensive offering of the segment, coming in for a base MSRP of $87,200. Even though the car was much more expensive than all the rivals, it was the most luxurious, had the best in class interior quality and refinement, and offered excellent gas mileage and driving dynamics. However, the 2021 Ghibli turned out to be more powerful, offered more features as standard, and is much cheaper than the 2021 Panamera.
The 2021 Audi S6 is a mid-size sporty sedan that offers superior performance and acceleration, better gas mileage, and a more comfortable interior, due to the better legroom on offer, in comparison to the 2021 Ghibli. We also found the S6 to be more sporty and fun to drive. However, the 2021 Ghibli was cheaper, has a better ride quality, and looks much more elegant and classy than the S6. With a base MSRP that is identical for both cars, if you want more performance and space, we would recommend you to get the 2021 Audi S6.
The 2021 Mercedes Benz E53 AMG is a performance sedan that also turned out to be an excellent proposition in terms of luxury. Available for a base MSRP of $79,740, it is faster, offers better gas mileage, feels like a typical German in terms of build quality, and offers a much more well-put-together interior, in comparison to the 2021 Ghibli. We also found the interior to be more comfortable in the 2021 E53 AMG. However, the 2021 Ghibli looks better, has more road presence, and offers a plethora of customization and personalization options. It has a better ride quality too.
The 2021 Maserati Ghibli has a lot of things going for it. Available for sale at a base MSRP of $74,740, the 2021 Ghibli offers an impressive design for both the interior and exterior, comes out with one of the best ride quality of the segment, and gave out many interior and infotainment features as standard. The performance was also good, even though the rivals managed to do better. However, we weren't impressed with the mediocre legroom, lower-than-average interior quality, and terrible gas mileage. Hence, we would recommend you check out the 2021 S6 and the 2021 E53 AMG before taking a decision.