Maserati unveils new Ghibli Hybrid

Maserati has kicked off its electrification plans with the new Ghibli Hybrid.

The saloon car ditches its old V6 engine in favour of a new, more efficient 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine linked up to a mild hybrid system.

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The exterior has been tweaked to showcase the car’s greener credentials, with blue details and a grey colour which is unique to the electrified model. Two trims will be available from launch – sporty GranSport and high-end Gran Lusso.

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Maserati claims that the new powertrain will match its predecessor’s performance, but with a significant reduction in emissions. As such, the Italian firm claims CO2 emissions as low as 192g/km and economy figures from 33.2mpg. Despite this, the Ghibli still pushes out 325bhp and should be able to cover the 0-60mph (0-97km/h) sprint in 5.5 seconds. Its top speed stands at a claimed 158mph (254km/h).

Power is sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox.

The electrification part of the process sees a 48-volt system integrated into...