Is the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo a Good Car? 5 Pros, 2 Cons
Italian luxury brand Maserati has long been known for building stylish, capable grand touring cars. The 2024 GranTurismo is the latest incarnation of a big two-door coupe from Maserati, and it is much improved over the long-running model it replaced.
Unveiled in 2022, the redesigned GranTurismo retains the traditional long-hood short-deck configuration of a grand touring coupe, with 2+2 seating for up to four passengers. Wrapped in new sheet metal, sporting a new powertrain and improved handling, the new GranTurismo is really in a class of one.
Cars.com West Coast Bureau Chief Conner Golden got thoroughly acquainted with the latest Maserati coupe during a 1,000-mile road trip, and while he came away impressed, he also found a few concerns buyers should know about. Tap the link above to read Golden’s expert review; for a quicker look, read on for five things we like about the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo and two things we don’t.
Things We Like
1. Updated Powertrain
The redesigned GranTurismo gets a sophisticated new twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine in place of the melodious-but-obsolete V-8 in the last-gen model. The base Modena trim packs a 483-horsepower version of this “Nettuno” V-6, while the top Trofeo trim pushes it to 542 hp. Regardless of trim, the transmission is an eight-speed automatic. Acceleration is smooth and quick, and Maserati says the Trofeo is good for a 0-60 mph run of just 3.3 seconds. That’s quite the consolation prize for fans of the V-8 struggling to move on.
2. Capable Handling
Maserati clearly spent a lot of time on chassis development during this redesign, giving the GranTurismo a much more athletic character than the previous model while still delivering a controlled and comfortable ride. Whether you’re in the mood for relaxed cruising or for hustling down backroads, standard all-wheel drive and an adaptive air suspension with three levels of stiffness make the GT feel at home.
3. Suspension Configuration
Many vehicles offer multiple driving modes that alter engine, transmission and suspension settings for comfort or performance, depending on the driver preferences. Maserati goes a step further with a dedicated suspension button that allows the driver to stiffen or soften the dampers without affecting the powertrain.
4. Improved Interior
Perhaps the greatest improvement over the old GranTurismo isn’t evident until you open the door and get a look at the interior. Largely lifted from Maserati’s own Grecale SUV, the GranTurismo’s interior is modern and comfortable, with rich, fragrant leather covering the seats, door panels and dash. You’ll also find bits of microsuede, carbon fiber and brushed aluminum tastefully applied around the cabin.
5. Controls
Maserati has forgone physical controls for most functions, instead going with a pair of touchscreens stacked in the center of the dash. On top is a 12.3-inch screen for infotainment and display functions, with an 8.8-inch screen beneath it for climate and drivetrain controls. We’d still prefer physical knobs and buttons, but the setup in the GT is quick to respond and reasonably intuitive to use.
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Things We Don’t Like
1. Not Distinctive Enough?
For all its gorgeous, swooping compound curves and aggressive styling touches, our GranTurismo drew surprisingly little attention during our time with it. That may have something to do with the nondescript white paint on our test car, but odds are that most buyers choosing an expensive luxury coupe aren’t looking for something that blends into the woodwork.
2. Price of Options
With a starting price of $158,000 (including destination), the GranTurismo is competitively priced despite being $25,000 more than the last generation; luxury coupes from Aston Martin, Bentley and Ferrari all cost more. Buyers are advised to be careful with the options list, however; our loaded GranTurismo in the top Trofeo trim carried a lofty sticker price of $229,620.
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