Close Menu
Zero2Turbo
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram RSS
    Zero2Turbo
    • Home
    • Contact
    • Videos
      Featured

      2025 BMW M2 CS To Debut This Month

      By Zero2TurboMay 15, 2025
      Recent

      2025 BMW M2 CS To Debut This Month

      May 15, 2025

      De Tomaso P72 Looks So Pretty In Production Form

      May 14, 2025

      Ford Mustang GTD Betters Nurburging Lap Record By 5.5 Seconds

      May 1, 2025
    • South Africa
    • Zero2Turbo Telegram
    Zero2Turbo
    Home»Driven»Driven: 2015 Maserati Ghibli S
    Driven

    Driven: 2015 Maserati Ghibli S

    By Zero2TurboSeptember 30, 2015Updated:February 1, 2018No Comments
    Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn Telegram WhatsApp
    Share
    Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram

    Last week I had the chance to test out the new Maserati arrival and although its the ‘entry-level’ model, this is an epic car to drive.

    Looks wise I think its on the money. It’s smaller proportions (compared to Quattroporte) makes it easier on the eye and much easier to drive but I have to admit that it is slightly less exciting. This would make sense considering its a twin-turbo V6 and not an almighty twin-turbo V8 but the more I drove this car the more I absolutely loved it.

    Getting off the line, it is a little sluggish as it takes a bit of time to really wind those turbo’s up but when you hit the sweet spot, it rockets off into the distance with such ease and some awesome aural pleasure to treat you and the people around you with. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint is sone in just 4.8 seconds but if you look at the size of the car and what is powering it, this is a pretty damn good achievement.

    Unfortunately the car I had did not have flappy paddles (which I love) but if you pop the tiptronic into Manual mode and Sport mode, you can really play around with the revs of the power plant and make some beautiful Italian noise. You can keep the car in the gear you want to make the shout that you want and this was a huge PRO for me (check out the video’s below).

    So you have 301 kW and 550 Nm of torque to play with but how is it to drive regularly. Put simply, it is a breeze! The throttle reacts well, the brakes have more than enough stopping power and the suspension in normal mode is absolute bliss. It is a tad on the low side, especially at the front, so some steep driveways or speed humps could prove to be a pain in the a$$ but if you navigate them carefully, there is not too many situations you will find yourself in the Ghibli unable to complete. Inside the car it is typical Maserati with neat finished and a very simple console design but the touch screen resolution seems a little dated. It works perfectly in every aspect from multimedia, to navigation to the air control but in 2015, one would hope to get something with a slightly sharper appearance.

    Base price on the Ghibli S is R1,622,000 which is not drastic at all considering you are getting a Maserati but there are a few competitors out there where you would get change back for the same sort of performance and quality. To me this is not the point though because you will be behind the wheel of a MASERATI!

    The car turns heads, and that’s an accomplishment not to take lightly. It’s also an entry point to an illustrious brand, and a car that guarantees a good time behind the wheel. But if you’re hunting for a sturdy, luxurious vessel to last the long haul, you may look to other harbors. The Ghibli is more of a quick summer fling but you will fall in love with the fling the more you drive it.

    PRO’s

    • Sound
    • Driveablity
    • Fuel consumption
    • Difference between Sport / Normal modes

    CON’s

    • Touch screen resolution
    • Front ground clearance

    Share. Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram
    Previous ArticleCash for Junk Cars: Six Myths About Junk Cars
    Next Article Bored Schoolboy In Russia Escapes Being Hit By Out Of Control BMW

    Related Posts

    Check Out The Epic New Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa Motorsport Hub

    May 16, 2025

    Aston Martin Is The First To Debut Apple CarPlay Ultra

    May 15, 2025

    2025 BMW M2 CS To Debut This Month

    May 15, 2025

    De Tomaso P72 Looks So Pretty In Production Form

    May 14, 2025

    Wide and Wild New Porsche 911 GT2 RS Spotted Testing

    May 14, 2025

    Volkswagen CEO Says Electric Golf GTI Will Be A “Monster Car”

    May 14, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube RSS
    Designed by Zero2Turbo.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.