We are just a few months away from getting a new Maserati supercar, which in itself is something extraordinary, but the new MC20 will be just the beginning for the tormented Modenese brand.
In what feels the umpteenth time Maserati is relaunching itself, the new plan according to Autocar is to launch the MC20 as the halo model of the brand, followed by facelifted versions of the existing Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante models, as well as an all-new 2021 SUV that will be positioned below the Levante and against models like the BMW X4 and the Porsche Macan.
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The relaunch of Maserati was supposed to be spearheaded by the production version of the Alfieri concept but that plan was quickly revised under the company’s new management, green-lighting the MC20 instead.
The 2021 GranTurismo replacement is now expected to be heavily influenced by the 2014 Alfieri concept
However, not all hope is gone for the striking Alfieri concept; Maserati will replace the aging Granturismo and Grancabrio models in 2021 and in 2022 respectively and it’s understood that their successors will be directly inspired by the Alfieri concept. The Alfieri-based successor of the Granturismo is expected to be smaller than its predecessor and is also set to get a fully electric variant.
Maserati dressed a late prototype of the MC20 with a special livery dedicated to Sir Stirling Moss
The MC20 will be the first mid-engined Maserati since the homologation-special Ferrari Enzo-based MC12 and will be based on a newly designed carbon-fiber tub and powered by a new twin-turbo V6 engine which officially has been developed by Maserati for Maserati. Unverified reports suggest that the unit was originally conceived for the canceled Alfa Romeo GTV and 8C models, with Maserati taking over the development and enlarging its displacement from 3.0 to 3.6 liters.
Power is expected to be around 600 HP, with the engine to also feature some sort of electrification. Maserati has also confirmed it will return to racing with the MC20 and will also offer an EV variant of it in the future.
As for Maserati’s facelifted Ghibli, Quattroporte, and Levante models, these are expected to debut towards the end of the year featuring mild styling revisions and a healthy dose of new tech to make them more competitive. The Ghibli in particular is expected to become the first plug-in hybrid Maserati on offer while all three models will pack the company’s new semi-autonomous driving assistance feature.
In 2021, Maserati is planning to reveal its second SUV model, which will sit under the Levante and help grow the company’s sales numbers, making use of the upcoming electrified powertrains. Details on the new Maserati SUV remain thin but expect to hear more in the coming months.
Last but not least, Maserati is planning all-new replacements for the Quattroporte and Levante in 2022 and 2023 respectively, but not for the slow-selling Ghibli. Instead, the Italian automaker will reposition the new Quattroporte from a full-size luxury sedan to a more compact machine as a rival to the likes of the Mercedes CLS.
