Finally, the convertible version of the Maserati GranTurismo is here. Say hello to the GranCabrio, launched this summer in Trofeo form and ready to go from darkness to sun in 13.9 seconds.
That’s how long it takes the GranCabrio to lower its canvas roof, and it can be done at speeds up to 31 mph. If you get caught in a surprise downpour, you’ll need a little more time – 14.1 seconds to be exact – to weather the rain. And while many soft tops come in just a few colors, Maserati offers several shades, including blue, dark red, black and two shades of gray. They combine with six exterior colors: Nero Assoluto, Blu Modena, Bianco Astro, Grigio Incognito, Grigio Maratea Matte and an unspecified shade of metallic green.
But you don’t buy a GranCabrio to admire it with the roof up. Using the car’s touchscreen, the driver controls the roof by gestures to the left or right. There is also a standard neck warmer for front seat occupants. If it’s cold, it blows warm air directly from the seats with three adjustable speeds. Or, if you want less airflow overall, there’s an optional windbreak that manually installs behind the front seats. This reduces turbulence for those in the front, but effectively renders the rear seat useless for passengers.
Mechanically speaking, the GranCabrio mirrors its sold-roof Trofeo sibling. That means 542 twin-turbo horsepower from the 3.0-liter “Nettuno” V6, driving all four wheels via an eight-speed transmission. The convertible weighs 220 pounds more, resulting in slightly lower performance stats. But we’re still talking about a very fast machine, of course. Put the gas to the floor and you’ll hit 62 mph (100 mph) in 3.6 seconds. Keep it on the ground and you’ll see 196 mph on the speedometer, just 3 mph less than its fixed-roof sibling.
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The interior layout is also the same. It includes a 12.3-inch central infotainment screen that merges with an 8.8-inch screen dedicated to features such as digital climate control. The driver monitors the car with a 12.2-inch instrument screen, and there’s no shortage of in-car technology. This includes the Maserati Intelligent Assist multimedia system using Andriod Auto for its brains, although Apple users still get CarPlay connectivity. Maserati Connect offers all kinds of connected features for the home or car, and a wide range of Level 2 driving aids are available.
At launch, the 2024 Maserati GranCabrio will only be available in the Trofeo version. Maserati will announce pricing closer to its on-sale date, which will occur during the summer of 2024 for buyers in North America. This will not be a cheap experience. The hardtop GranTurismo Trofeo starts at $190,000, so a base price above $200,000 for the GranCabrio isn’t out of the question.
