2025 (26) Maserati Granturismo 3.0 V6 Trofeo 2dr Auto

Maserati's GranTurismo luxury sports GT comes in two very different forms in second generation guise. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Maserati says a fresh chapter in its history began with this second generation GranTurismo coupe. It still comes with charismatic combustion power, but there's also the option of a full-electric Folgore version which has opened up an entirely new market for the company. This GranTurismo is what Maserati calls 'the pillar of its brand'. And it's very desirable.

Background

You have to turn the clock back seventy five years to Maserati's A6 1500 to find a more radically different change of brand direction than was represented by this Italian marque's second generation GranTurismo, launched in 2023. It may look familiar but just about everything you can't see is very different. As was necessary if this car was to be offered with a futuristic full-electric drivetrain. You don't have to have it like that; brand loyalists will prefer versions fitted with the V6 Nettuno petrol engine we first saw in the MC20 supercar. But either way, we're promised that this second generation model will drive - and even sound - like a Maserati should. Different then, but classically familiar.

Driving Experience

Maserati wasn't ready to ditch combustion power for this GranTurismo. Particularly when it has a state-of-the-art 3.0-litre twin turbo Nettuno V6 engine on its books which features F1-inspired pre-chamber combustion technology. In its car's fastest Trofeo model, this offers 550hp (71hp less than the same engine puts out in the brand's MC20 supercar), which makes possible 62mph from rest in just 3.5s. Top speed is 205mph. The same engine also comes in de-tuned 490hp form in an entry-level V6 model. There, 62mph takes 3.9s en route to 187mph. The fastest GranTurismo though, doesn't have an engine; the Folgore version (Italian for 'lightning') uses a T-shaped 92.5kWh battery powering three electric motors, one on the front axle and two at the rear. Which together deliver 761hp and thrust the car to 62mph in just 2.7s en route to 202mph. Both powertrains feature Maserati's 'Vehicle Domain Control Module' (VDCM), which adjusts the level of electronic support provided according to the drive mode selected. The main settings are 'GT', 'Sport' and 'Corsa': on the Folgore, the V6 variant's 'Comfort' setting replaced by 'Max Range'. Maserati's spent ages creating a powertrain sound system that works with these settings. Particularly for the electric version, which delivers a unique soundtrack supposed to be a fusion of electric whirrs coupled with a V8 roar.

Design and Build

Maserati says the look of this car was inspired by its classic A6 GCS/53 Grand Tourer, but there's plenty here that also draws from the present. Notably, the clamshell bonnet, the sculpted front wings and the vertically arranged headlights, all cues we've seen in the company's two most recent designs, the Grecale SUV and the MC20 supercar. As before, this GranTurismo has muscular rear wheel arches and a long two-door silhouette with a low flowing roof line. The slim LED rear light units are pure Maserati too, as of course is the oval-shaped grille with its central Trident badge. Differences between the V6 and EV models are minor - a subtly revised front bumper and, for the V6, quad tail pipes at the rear. Inside, the GranTurismo has moved into a very different age. There's a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a pair of screens in the centre of the fascia, the top 12.3-inch one for infotainment and the lower 8.8-inch panel for comfort features. Disappointingly, the old analogue clock that used to decorate the middle of the dash is gone, replaced by a digital display with interchangeable faces. But Maserati still continues with physical buttons to control the automatic gearbox. As befits a GT, there are (just about) usable rear seats. And a decent 310-litre boot (up from 280-litres in the old model) - which is significantly smaller with the EV version (which offers 270-litres) due to space given up to the pair of rear axle motors. The GranCabrio V6 has only 172-litres of capacity, falling to 151-litres with the Folgore.

Market and Model

As you'd expect, you'll need to allow a substantial budget for ownership here; at the time of our test in Spring 2026, GranTurismo pricing started from just over £125,000 for the standard 490hp V6 petrol version, with nearly £151,000 needed for the 550hp V6 Trofeo model. At the time of our review, pricing for this GranTurismo Folgore started from just under £177,000. Add about £6,000 to the cost of any GranTurismo if you want the GranCabrio convertible version. Of course on any version of this Maserati, you get plenty of equipment. The wheels are big 20-inch front and 21-inch rear rims and you get full-LED adaptive headlights, a powered boot lid, a premium alarm system and a Vodaphone stolen vehicle recovery package. Drive features include air suspension, an electronically variable active damping system, the Maserati All-Wheel Drive set-up, Launch Control, active cruise control and a High performance braking system. Inside this GranTurismo, you're treated to front sports seats that are heated, 18-way adjustable and clad in sumptuous Italian leather upholstery. Plus aluminium-finished pedals and steering wheel paddles, a power-adjustable steering column, ambient lighting, a wireless 'phone charger, a 14-speaker 860-watt Sonus Faber premium sound system, a 12.2-inch instrument screen and two-zone electronic climate control adjustable via an 8.8-inch Multifunction comfort display. Media features are controlled via a 12.3-inch HD touchscreen with Android Automotive OS software. This includes Maserati Intelligent Assistant voice control, navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot and of course wireless 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto'. The Folgore version has unique exterior styling with copper-coloured highlights, plus Matrix headlights, a High performance regenerative braking system and an EV sound generator. The Trofeo V6 combustion model has much the same equipment tally as the standard V6, but also gets the Matrix headlights, plus it adds a Sport exhaust system and Trofeo-specific exterior styling

Cost of Ownership

Sadly, Maserati plans to ditch combustion engines completely by 2030, so you might want to choose the V6 version of this car while you still can. You'll have to pay for that pleasure at the pumps though of course. For the standard V6 GranTurismo, Maserati quotes a combined cycle figure of 28.2mpg - and 227g/km of CO2; for the V6 Trofeo, it's 27.8mpg and 230g/km; either way, good luck with that. For the GranTurismo Trofeo, Maserati quotes a combined cycle figure of 28.2mpg - and 227g/km of CO2; good luck with that. Let's consider efficiency for the GranTurismo Folgore. The Turin-made 92.5kWh battery (just 83kWh of which is actually usable) can be charged at speeds of up to 270kW. At an appropriately powerful ultra-fast DC public charger, up to 62 miles of range can be added in just five minutes thanks to the car's 800-volt electrical architecture. A 10-80% DC charge is theoretically possible in under 20 minutes. If you could AC charge at 22kWh, you could theoretically completely replenish the battery in four and a half hours. With 11kW AC charging you'd need 9 hours for a full charge. With a more common single-phase 7.4kW garage wallbox, you'd need 13 hours 15 minutes. As we told you in our 'Driving' section, the GranTurismo Folgore's claimed driving range is up to 280 miles - think around 250 miles and 2.8 mi/kWh more realistically. For that though, you'll need to be easy on the throttle and make plenty of use of the car's four brake regeneration settings, accessed via steering wheel paddle-shifters. You'll also need to engage the Folgore's 'Max Range' drive mode, which limits top speed to just 80mph, softens throttle response and restricts climate system output. Folgore owners have access to a charging app loaded with a database of over 335,000 charging points around Europe. High running costs are expected for a super sportscar in this segment of course - the top-of the shop group 50 insurance rating is just the start - but you might still be disappointed at the significant depreciation that afflicts this car; GranTurismo models tend to lose over 40% of their value in the first year of ownership and things will be even worse if you load your car up with expensive extras - as this test model has been. You'll also need to allow a decent amount in your ownership budget for replacement of tyres and brakes if you're planning to use the car hard. Like all Maseratis, this one comes with a three year warranty. It would be sensible to consider a warranty extension - either up to five years with unlimited mileage; or up to seven years covering mechanical components.

Summary

'Others just travel' is the way Maserati likes to differentiate itself in this new era. Yes you can go as fast, charge as quickly or enjoy as much luxury in a comparably priced GT sports car rival. But a journey in a Maserati is supposed to be more of an event. And ownership of one a unique automotive aspiration. We can see why you might feel that way about using and acquiring this second generation GranTurismo. The Italian maker took its time in deciding how a full-electric future should be translated into Maserati motion and the result here feels opulent and elegantly exclusive. Ultimately though, there still nothing quite like the alternative throbbing V6 that better encapsulates what this enduring Trident brand is all about. Our automotive lives are going to change over the next few years, but some things should stay the same. This GranTurismo is proof that Maserati understands that.