Vehicle performance, design and extravagance in an Italian sport exalted sedan
The new 2024 Maserati Ghibli is a statement car- a sedan, an Italian sports sedan with true performance DNA and the couture quality of its workmanship. As the last year of this generation, the 2024 Maserati Ghibli doubles-down on what enthusiasts love: charming engines, plush materials and driving character that leans toward the emotional rather than just practical. Frankly speaking, if you have been admiring a midsize luxury sedan that does not compare with German standards, 2024 Maserati Ghibli is an opportunity you cannot miss; only because, unlike German automakers, the Italian manufacturer will most likely produce it when the others do not.
An overview of 2024 Maserati Ghibli
In 2024, Ghibli models are simplified to two Ultima trims. The Ultima Q4 of Modena uses a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 (424 hp, 428 lb-ft) and comes standard with all-wheel drive; Maserati claims 0to 60 in around 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 178mph. The departing farewell is the Trofeo 334 Ultima with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 (up to 580 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque), rear-wheel drive and purported to run zero to 60 mph in about 4.0 seconds. The MSRP range goes between roughly $110,995 (Modena Ultima Q4) and the $166,495 $168,195 (Trofeo 334 Ultima).
And also the top speed of the 334 Ultima: maserati boasts 334 km/h ( 208 mph), and again a happy anniversary figure, the last gasp of a V8.
On dimensions, the 2024 Ghibli scores straight out of the classic sport-sedan playbook–195.7 in long, 76.6 in wide, 57.5 in tall–and has room to seat five people with a surprising 17.7 cu ft of trunk (among the best in the segment).
An Italian That Reads Design in all Directions
The 2024 Maserati Ghibli does not look like the other luxury sedans out there. The hood is long, the trident grille severe and the taut roofline that almost looks like a coupe proclaims the purpose even before the starter clicks. Throw open the frameless doors and the cabin tips over into a lushness of touch, plush leather, open-pore wood or carbon-fiber accents, elegant brightwork, and that Italo sense of stitching and color. There is utility beyond the style: 38.8 in of front and back headroom and 37.7/33.2 in of front/rear legroom translates to four adults comfortably fit to make weekend getaways.
Powertrains: Silky V6 to the opera-level V8
Back there under the hood, the 2024 Maserati Ghibli maintains a very analog feel in spirit, yet it signals modernity in delivery. The 3.0-liter V6 that powers the Modena Ultima Q4 is twin-turbocharged and delivers 424 hp at 5750 rpm and 428 lb-ft at 2250 rpm and uses an 8-speed automatic to direct the AWD drivetrain to securely find grip year-round. Fuel economy is EPA rated at 17/25/20 mpg (city/highway/comb.) with a tankful of 21.1 gallons, which is plenty of road going power.
The Trofeo 334 Ultima goes one better: a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V8 with a peak of 580 hp (538 lb-ft), rear-wheel drive, the kind of lush soundtrack that asks tunnels to be longer and better. Maserati claims 203-208 mph at the top end (varies by source, trim), and 4.0-second 0-60-mph publication time; the EPA ratings slide to 13/20/16 mpg–the cost of drama.
Need to know the expert-ears assessment of the Trofeo character? “The twin-turbo version of the V8 engine in the top-of-the-line Trofeo…sings an operatic aria,” TrueCar editors assert.
Chassis & Brakes: Grand-Touring with Teeth
Maserati positions Ghibli, like a proper driver car: double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, optional Skyhook adaptive damper system to better control ride and roll. The steering is responsive and not nervous, and wide 21 inches wheels, such as the option, and sticky performance tires are available that provide the lateral grip that the buyers desire. Brembo parts, bigger wheels as well as model-specific calibration add the confidence on the edge of high-speed coverage without blunting the sedan grand-touring composure.
Interior Tech & Infotainment: Deliberately Modern
The cockpit is focused on a clean 10.1-inch touchscreen that supports navigation and Maserati connected functions as well as connectivity over wireless and a Wi-Fi hotspot leaves devices chattering along the way. There is standard 10-speaker Harman Kardon and higher end audio package upgrade can be ordered by consumers who take in-cabin audio to concert level. The combination of hard buttons and tiles on the screen ensures many typical interactions are effortless–volume, temperature, drive modes–keeping the distracting effects away and the driver focused.
Usability-wise, the Ghibli out-practicals its appearance: the boot (17.7 cu-ft) has enough room to fit two couples of luggage, and the 60/40 fold-down back seat makes room for golf clubs or skis. This is a situation in which the heartbreaking, but surprisingly convenient decision was made.
Safety& Driver Assistance
The latest driver aids are standard. Pedestrian-detecting automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control are standard. Both of the warranty terms are competitive in the segment with 4 years/50,000 miles basic and 4 years/50,000 miles powertrain.
Please Let Me Take My Own Dozens: Real-World Performance: What It Feels Like
The 2024 Maserati Ghibli has the sensation of a complete Italian GT on a tuxedo on the road. Torque is quick and abundant in the Modena Ultima Q4, and the all-wheel-drive system keeps it coming in the background as you release the steering wheel. The 8-speed sourced through ZF clicks off fast and near imperceptible shifts in Normal mode and is sharp and rev matched downshifts in Sport. Trofeo 334 Ultima brings a full dose of immediacy; the throttle is angrier, the rear axle is more persona, and the brakes pull the big sedan off speed with repeatable accuracy. It happens each time you start the V8 its charismatic idle and mirthful exclamation of power are part of the event. In the case it is the fastest, highest-gauge bragging rights you seek, then the 334-km/h claim of top speed is the statistic to publicly tout.
Interior Detailing: Skill, Comfort and Customization
Luxury is not a parts list, it is the way the materials and ergonomics interlace. Dressing its dash, door cards, and seats in plush leather (and including elaborate stitching patterns as an option), the 2024 Maserati Ghibli finishes of open-pore wood or high-gloss carbon-fiber materials to suit either jet-set grand-touring snugness or motorsport sharpness. Bolstering on the seats is robust but not constrictive and the wheel, pedals, and shifter position all feel intuitive to the long-haul experience. Covered front and back seats are standard on most set-ups but ventilated fronts come in handy on summer days. Heated steering wheel, and useful features such as the garage-door opener, rain-sensing wipers and remote start complete the convenience of everyday driving.
Sound isolation is biased toward upscale: road roar is muted, but Maserati does not want the car to sound sterile, so there is a generous measure of engine note tunneled through, particularly in the Trofeo. It is this balance between calm and excitement that contributes so much to the fact that the 2024 Maserati Ghibli comes across as an artifact of being undeniably Italian.
Efficiency, Range, and living with it.
Otherwise, the competitors will be more economical than you. But with 20-mpg combined and ~423-mile estimated range, the Modena Ultima Q4 needs even fewer stops during long journeys on interstate highways. That is the equation with the big 21.1-gallon tank. The 16-mpg combined of the Trofeo is of course thirstier but it might well be worth it to you to translate the full V8 experience and that 334 badge.
The badge includes ownership expense: premium gas, premium tires, premium service intervals. The positive side is exclusivity particularly in the case of V8 Trofeo 334 Ultima which is even likely to favour residual desirability in the hands of enthusiasts.
Rivals & Shortlisted Cross-Shop
In the United States, the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6, and Genesis G80 will inevitably be the points of comparison of shoppers of the 2024 Maserati Ghibli. The Maserati is the emotional option in this company: it tends to cost more and be less efficient, yet not many models in the segment can impress with their uniqueness. German sedan probably prevails in terms of trend-setting driver-assist stacks or pure technological density. The Maserati may claim to be the right choice should you fancy taking every errand as a mini-vacation to the Amalfi Coast, however.
Whom is the Maserati Ghibli Suitable to Buy?
Design conscious commuters with taste and interest in quality, personalization and a car interior that is customized.
People that like to go grand-touring in Italian flavor and are interested in effortless speed across the states.
Useful to the collectors and fans who want to find the last-call Trofeo 334 Ultima V8 with its top-speed record of historical importance.
With a U.S. base, and if you live in an area where it snows, the Modena Ultima Q4 will fit your sweet spot: AWD assurance, ample V6 performance, a more affordable running-cost profile and still delivers you that inimitable trident attitude.
Expert Takeaway (Quote)
There are many fast luxury sedans; few of them are operatic. Churning out an operatic aria (or, as one reviewer put it, performing a thrilling operatic aria) is what the twin-turbo V8 in the Trofeo does and, one might add, is what the 2024 Maserati Ghibli does to ordinary driving excursions, transforming them into theatrical events.
Verdict- A Satisfying finale
The 2024 Maserati Ghibli does not only have a spec sheet, but it is an experience. Surrounded on both ends by the utter refinement of the Modena Ultima Q4 with its roll-on-demand GT flavor and the elevated pace of the Trofeo 334 Ultima, the Ghibli injects something that so many sedans have lost: character. It dares to be proudly and aggressively Italian in its style, appearance, and philosophically the way it drives, but it is still comprehensibly usable in the real meaning of driving distance, commuter comfort, and blending into a more contemporary technology which most consumers demand. Suppose you want your luxury-car shopping list to feature excitement and exclusivity rather than leathers and logos: The 2024 Maserati Ghibli will be worth a long, hard look before its successor goes into history.
