Maserati Ghibli Hybrid Breaks Cover With 330 HP, Updated Looks

Maserati has unveiled the Ghibli Hybrid, featuring a new front grille, updated light clusters and a 330 HP 2.0-liter 48-volt mild hybrid turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which also produces 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque.

The Ghibli Hybrid is able to accelerate from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.7 seconds, before maxing out at 158 mph (255 km/h). It also weighs 176 lbs (80 kg) less than the diesel-powered Ghibli.

The hybrid setup also includes an additional electric supercharged (e-Booster) supported by a battery. This is a unique solution for this segment and is said to offer the “perfect trade-off between performance, efficiency and driving pleasure.”

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Maserati mounted the battery in the rear of the car, while also thinking about weight distribution. Now, despite being a hybrid, this Ghibli is still a Maserati, which means occupants can still enjoy the soundtrack courtesy of an optimized exhaust system featuring specially designed resonators.

In terms of fuel efficiency, the Ghibli Hybrid boasts a WLTP combined cycle of 8.5 – 9.6 liters/100 km (27.6 mpg – 24.5 mpg).

Moving on to design, there’s now a blue color that’s been chosen to identify all Maserati models featuring hybrid technology. As far as the exterior is concerned, this blue color can be found on the Ghibli Hybrid’s three iconic side air ducts, on the brake calipers and in the oval that encloses the Trident on the rear pillar. Inside, you’ll find the color on the embroidered seams of the seats.

There are actual styling changes too, like the previously-mentioned front grille, which now features bars that look like a tuning fork. The rear light clusters meanwhile now come with a boomerang-like profile, inspired by the 3200 GT and the Alfieri concept.

As for on-board tech, the Ghibli Hybrid also debuts the new Maserati Connect program, which allows for information to be exchanged continuously, as well as software updates. Then there’s the Maserati Intelligent Assistant multimedia system, now with new HD graphics for the 10.1-inch screen (increased in size from 8.4-inches). There’s also a new instrument panel present, featuring new graphics.

The Maserati Ghibli Hybrid is only the first step in a plan that will lead to the electrification of all brand new Maserati models. The carmaker’s first fully electric cars will be the all-new GranTurismo and GranCabrio, set to arrive in 2021.