NEW Maserati GranTurismo Folgore - £200k, 750bhp All-Electric GT Car Tested | Top Gear
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- Welcome to a world first. This is the new GranTurismo Folgore. When it arrives next year, it’ll be Maserati’s first pure EV. And it’s quite something: a tri-motor layout powered by a 92kwh battery and developing 750bhp.
There will be no hybrid option, but as well as this all-electric model the marque will offer the GranTurismo with the MC20 supercar’s twin-turbo V6 Nettuno motor with either 483bhp (in the entry level Modena version) or 542bhp (for the Trofeo).
But electric is the clever one, able to divvy power up between the motors and do complex torque vectoring stuff through corners. Range is quoted at 280 miles on the WLTP cycle. Petrols are likely to be around the £150k mark, this Folgore closer to £200,000. The name, by the way. It roughly translates as lightning or thunderbolt, and will be applied to all electric Maseratis in future. Folgore versions of the MC20 supercar and Grecale SUV will follow soon after.
Top Gear Magazine’s Head of Car Testing, Ollie Marriage, got behind the wheel on track to tell us all about it.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:19 Maserati Grand Tourer History
02:16 Styling
02:50 Powertrain
04:24 Boot Space
04:56 Interior
06:26 Driving
13:00 Verdict
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this has to be the best-looking car I have ever seen. it is not weirdly shaped like hyper cars, nor it looks normal. it is just right there in the middle. I love it
doesn't have generic angery headlights either
the best looking car you have ever seen really you need to get out more
@@brandonfromlondonuk3484 You sound like a pleasant person to be around. /s The Maserati GT has always received high praise for its appearance, in fact people have looked back on the original late 2000s model and remarked that it has aged gracefully. Hence Maserati not troubling itself with a redesign until a few years ago. The GT is far from a bad pick for most beautiful modern car.
By the way hypercars look the way they do because they're hyper specialized for speed. The reason hypercars have the stretched wedge shape is because it is very aerodynamic and maximizes down force, they sacrifice creature comforts and practicality. They often require lots of air intakes to cool their massive engine and brakes, the styling is often extreme because owners want to show off their ludicrously expensive car. Personally they fit my taste and I find the look matches the radical nature of the vehicles. OTOH I could see where someone would be coming from if they called it juvenile. There are hypercars with restrained styling like some models made by Porsche.
@@brandonfromlondonuk3484 for 200k it is best looking car.
If I have this correct, this is the first full EV that's styled like a traditional GT car with a long hood and all that. I'm really digging it. Very elegant.
Hm? The fisker karma isn’t enough? 10 years earlier.
@@alecwhatshisname5170 THAT'S A 4 DOOR
@@alecwhatshisname5170 That wasn't a full EV, it had a gas generator. It was also built horribly, even by Maserati standards.
I've owned 2 GranTurismos; a 2008 4.2L and 2014 4.7L and I don't think I could do without the sound of the V8 with this car. Even the new V6 doesn't sound that great in comparison. Still beautiful tho.
Something tells me... You will buy this too 👍 Good Day Sir 🙏
@@comfortablydumbb😂
You reckon the BMW designers see things like this and go 'yuck' then turn round and draw an X8 and go 'voila'
Then you should invest in the MC20 based V6 twin turbo. That said, it won't sound like the naturally aspirated Ferrrari-Maserati sourced engine ever. This is why I'm keeping my 2014 GT.
Have you tried to turn sound on the stereo?
It's really cool that you can have either a pure ICE powertrain or a full EV. I'm very interested to see what the take-rate will be for both cars.
I believe the EV variant will fail badly. It’s just not competitive for the asking price. Previously customers used to pay big money to get first of all a great engine and a sound from a supercar or luxury/GT brand and that experience. So 80% of the price in the minds of customers was justified by a particular engine. Without it, if new Chinese or Korean brands (or from elsewhere) come out with their new GT/performance EV coupes with good interior/exterior design, not many people will buy a EV Maserati because those brands will give better battery and infotainment tech for sure and will be at least half the price. For the money asked this Maserati should’ve had Plaid levels of performance if not more and 120kwh battery at least.
As battery energy density increases and EV familarity goes mainstream EV will rule the day long term.
@@MarkMaxwell-author that day is not so close...also todays EV-s will age very badly...with heavy batteryes without much autonomy...they will never be desirable
@@MarkMaxwell-author evs will never rule
@@ivanlazarevic78 have to respectfully disagree. Today my 2022 Tesla Perf Model Y does 0-60 in 3.5 and has 300 miles range, better performance, tech, and cost of ownership than the lion's share of ICE on the road. Batteries and EV tech are only going to get cheaper and better. Autonomy doesn't enter into it.
All the looks of a 15-year old GranTurismo with none of the noise!
exactly 🙄
The GranTurismo is a beautiful car. The update is perfect imo, but it would have been better with the 3.8TT V8 from the Quattroporte GTS.
No.
And that's a bad thing?
You don't change what's already perfect. The 911 is the living proof of that.
A Maserati without an exhaust note is absolutely pointless.
bla bla
cry
The same with a Mustang
I agree. Best part of a Maserati is the engine. And it's gone
Electric cars are pointless !!
its gorgeous - alot of people have been bashing maserati, especially after the ghibli, but they have some of the most gorgeous, amazing sounding cars in the market.... and that interior is stunning!
I think I will just hang on to my 2018 GT MC.
i have the same 2018 MC, do not change that Masterpiece with this
It's nice but a shame that they didn't make the Alfieri as a production car . That would have been the prettiest car ever . I would brought 2 . One to drive and spare one to drive when the first was at the car wash .
The Alfieri is made... its just called the Ferrari Roma
Alfieri projet is right now a production car. The Ferrari Roma. I know it's sounds strange and it is difficult to explain.
I never put the two together. I love the Roma
@@lorenzorappa1616 The Roma is hideous compared to the work of art that is the Alfieri unfortunately
Agreed. They waited so long to replace the Gran Turismo that I had to switch to Ferrari.
What a gorgeous car! Big fan of giving us the option of petrol or electric. Props to Maserati
The problem is for electric you end up with a load of unnecessary weight and inefficiencies if you share a platform - I don't think these will age well, I'd wait for something EV from the ground up. Maserati themselves are ditching ICE as Charlie said at the end, so for them this is just a transition product.
Nicely told, at least all electric car in future - we still can have. Maserati is having cut-edge
Lies again? Marine Soldier Greatest Of Them Is Real
Okay, we see you Maserati! Hopefully this brings them back to their former glory 🔥
The MC20 did that.
@@rpo305 I hear you, but I consider the “GT” moniker or crown as Maseratis alone. The supercar segment is so crowded with arguably better cars than the MC20… I personally missed the king of GT’s and hopefully this brings it back.
No shitty ass electric car is gonna do that!!
@@jamcarz8982 Dont say that too loud koeingseg ll hear you
Have you seen the mc20 review ?I don't think so
For me, it looks like a mild facelift of the previous incarnation. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing, but I think they got it so right last time, they were afraid of a clean-sheet design for fear of mucking it up, and I think that is ultimately a failure of the design team. Other than that, the Folgore seems to offer something unique at this point in time; an EV that will hopefully rival the Bentley Continental GT. If the interior quality is there or thereabouts, and they can deliver orders quickly, I expect to start seeing a lot of these on London streets.
However, I'm not so excited about the petrol versions. I think this new GranTurismo will likely pull the prices of the old ones up rather than push them further down, even though they are horrendously thirsty. The design is just too similar to the old one to make people think they've got to have the new one.
As a Maserati aficionado I have been somewhat shocked that Maserati has taken so long to replace the previous long-running car, and then all they have come up with is what looks like a facelift. I'm interested to see how the market reacts. I have been similarly disappointed to see the emergence of models that quite frankly shouldn't be wearing the Trident. I think the MC20 is great, but it seems Covid means it will be a commercial failure. Maybe the MC20 Folgore will be a commercial success? It seems strange that the future of a brand with a history of special engines may be saved by being a performance EV leader.
Bella Macchina!!! There is no other country in the world that can design cars like Italy. Just so gorgeous...
Sir... You said it 👍
design isn't everything. German cars are still better
@@youngtik4288 your country?
@@Giovis968 Poland
@@youngtik4288 well i love Poland i respect Poland but remember Italian produce own car the whole world use German car for official reason less Italy, I'm proud for that
What a beauty! Italians have taken on the mission of saving the car design, they know better than everyone else combined.
Not even close to german engineering. Think again bruv
@@thorbensiegert964yea now look german cars 2023 - 2024 models 🤢
Design went from 100 to 0 in 0.1 sec
@@thorbensiegert964 germans takes inspiration by italian cars 🤫
@@joelaggrey9160
Italians designed German cars for decades and decades
Finally an electric car that actually looks like a beautiful car and who’s style will not become out of fashion within a week!😍
Looks like a gas car though, you can make EVs beautiful without having them look like a gas car with fake grilles. Just look at the taycan, model S, ioniq 5/6, EV6, Hummer EV, rimac nevera etc. Gorgeous EVs without looking like the body of an ICE vehicle was ripped straight off.
@@thedumbconspirator4956 you just listed a whole bunch of ugly cars 😅
It looks like the 599 gto,Maserati really make gorgeous cars and this folgore version plays it safe by not veering to far from the design.
Two reasons everyone loves Maseratis... the dash clock and THAT noise! Lol
What a beautiful ride. I would love to review this car & hopefully add to my collection. Great production as always Top Gear 👏🏼
you like cars without soul then....Driving this thing feels like you re dead, so heavy no sound even my Polo is more enjoyable when I press the throttle.
@@AlexCompozes exactly can't agree more.
Great to see you here. I personally love your review videos of Porsche, Bizzarrini and Ferrari. huge fan.
@@AlexCompozes - You've never driven one, so how TF would you know or be able to make such a hilariously stupid statement?
Owning a 2008 Maserati GT, I love seeing they didn't change the body style of it. Beautiful car!!!
I also have that car. Red with tan interior, only 26.000 miles.
How's the reliability? How much do you spend annually on parts? Looking at the 2013+ models.
@@charlesclement383 How's the reliability? How much do you spend annually on parts? Looking at the 2013+ models.
It does look kind of like the old gt, but considering how good looking that thing was it’s hardly a problem.
they probably using the old platform and "just" modified it to safe cost
@@Chevdriver No, in it's core the new GranTurismo is based on "Giorgio" - i.e. the architecture of Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio and Maserati Grecale, among others.
The old GranTurismo platform, which essentially was a shortened M139 Quattroporte (designed by Ferrari), was way too heavy and not really electrifyable.
A car that looks like this should make a beautiful sound.
And it does
Did you even watch the video? You can get a petrol version
@@N1ckZ What I am saying most brilliant one is that an electric version should not even exist.
@@annon-ski7985 maybe YOU should not even exist. I would choose the electric version because it's faster
@@N1ckZ v6 nettuno>
car guys don't buy electric car
I need to hear what the electric performance sound profile for this car is gonna be like. It needs to be engaging and smile-inducing like the old V8 did so well. I got something around the 8:45 mark, but i really want to hear some raw footage, sound is important in a Maserati gran tourer for me, probably because the old Garn Turismo was one of the most obnoxious sounding GTs ever. Regardless, fingers crossed for Maserati, they’re a cool brand and have the potential to be the Italian Porsche. here’s to hoping they go in the right direction.
Why obnoxious Magnus?
Obnoxious is not the correct description of the Ferrari sourced naturally aspirated 4.7L V8 engine. More like unique but brute force sound that makes any driver smile from ear to ear!
@@rokberlic2388 because it's a GT and not a sports car. so it's supposed to eat miles while being really quiet on the inside.
This is gorgeous. Love the nod to the past in design but keeping with modernity. Can't wait to see what to full interior looks like
missing a v8
Probably 20 years obsolete as always :D
Haha kopija grcale
what? it looks almost exactly like all other Maserati cars for last 20 years. Objectively it is pretty but the problem is it looks the same as old used ones that are worth less than 20% of this car. Good luck selling that. they were not selling well in the first place. also 2:53 look at those welds. No wonder owners won't be able to open the bonnet. Quality of those welds gets me thinking there might be child labor involved.
@@hagestad the welds are due to it being a prototype still
Interesting. Feels to me like 100 years ago with rolling chassis for coach builders, the same as the EV skateboard chassis of today's manufacturers. Good to see maserati challenging that
Many journalist writes the skateboard as a better solution, but its a cheaper solution, not a better. Easire to make different or more cars on it, but they all will be tall!
Lotus Evija is also has its batteries put in different way, and that looks good as well and i guess it isnt horrible to drive with its battery placement actually they could play with the point of balance of the car. Skateboard chases cars rarely looks really good.
I've never been a Maserati fan but that car looks amazing. Nice lines. REALLY like the color.
What a stunning looking car.
As a Maserati driver I thank you for this great review of the new GT Folgore. It’s past its ultimatum test: it put a smile on your face….
Finally! Feels like a decade ago I saw the Alfieri concept.
Ollie great review ,it's Maserati at its best, beautiful design inside and out, the eminent GT car, if ever available here in Canada I'd still stick with a petrol engine, just straight up brilliant 👍
A beautiful product.😍 Well done Maserati! 👋👋👋👋👋👋
What a car! Love the design, looks very 2006-like. Also great noise 🥰
This might be the first ev of any description that I like. Mainly the evolved styling , handling and over 200mph in a ev !!
If the petrol version does 200mph and handles the same or better I'd still prefer that , but not bad for a ev Maserati....Not bad !! 8/10
petrol one being something like 400 or 500kg lighter, it better handle better
@@weed46 🤦♂️
Also, you can tune the ICE version and easily get more power out of it. EV tunning isn't really possible on the other hand.
You only need about 600 HP to have the same power/weight ratio as the EV.
Looks great, the trofeo variety is the one to get if you want more emotion. But simple clean and legend design. Almost like a ferreri 599 gto but more beautiful
Looking forward to seeing reviews of the petrol
version.. Beautiful car
I like it. I couldn't see the red cord until you pointed it out. Good job mate.
BRAVO, such an impressive vehicle, a work of art!
I feel some subtle Fisker Karma vibes in the design. 😉
BTW: Folgore means lightning.
Idk about anyone here, but watching these electric vehicles really has me thinking Formula E’s gen 3 cars are going to be a joy to watch this upcoming season!
Love the look of it. Thank god there's petrol versions. I'll come back whatch all of your review on those ones.
looks epic really beautiful desighn and slik :)
Love this car. May well be my first foray into an EV. 😎
I dont get how Maserati is still alive. Who buys them and why?
I dont see them anywhere. They sell like 10 cars a year. How are they doing this :D
I wonder myself
New GT looks awesome can't wait to see the full interior. The trofeo is quite exciting.
Best party about Maserati it's because of Engine and sound
I'm very impressed by how Maserati offers electric cars in this way. Nice work!
Love how this car is EV without scream-out loud design that "HEY PEOPLE LOOK AT ME I AM ELECTRIC!!!"
It's that interior for me.
Bellisima!
Magical content.
Love it! First beautiful electric car that is reasonably attainable.
The front side profile reminds me of a fisker or the new lotus emira design.
What a beautiful machine!
Is it just me or this is so much better than the "new" Top Gear show?
I don't have anything against EVs.
I really like the Taycan and R1S.
But sorry, a Maserati EV is just not a good idea. Maserati as a brand has little else to offer than a good engine and a nice sound. Taking that away really makes you question why you should take this over a Taycan, E-Tron GT or similar vehicles. Because the styling, although neat and clean, isn't going to replace the engine for that brand.
If they don't take it away, they'll have nothing to offer at all. Same for Porsche or Audi.
Europe is banning ICE production in 2030
May the the tree hugger leftists burn in hell for this
@@dzello Nonsense on stilts. EVs are as a global concept are already failing in real time.
@@mouisehay930 And yet all the manufacturers are turning their line up electric. Notably, again, Porsche and Audi which are mentioned. The fact is, if Maserati does not do the same, they'll simply fall behind and disappear because they are not competitive.
Wether you understand that or not; but clearly, they did.
Maserati design is always beautiful sleek elegant,love the alloys perfect for this car gorgeous overall.🇧🇩
Love it, Happy new year Maserati 2023.
One thing about the range.
The drag coefficient might not be the best, but it has a small frontal area compared to most EVs because of the battery placement.
This isn't true despite skateboard platforms increasing heights
Have you ever looked at a Tesla 3 or S?
@@jamesengland7461 still 10cm lower than a Model 3
Thank god there's a petrol version
It's strikingly beautiful...a real work of art (a guy who owns a '19 Ferrari 488 Spider).
I love it. Why change a beautiful design.
Looks gorgeous, behaves perfect, misses the spirit. I once bought a brand new Ghibli GT 1999 and that was the perfect example of what the real Maserati spirit is all about. A tremendous GT.
0-60 in 2.7 secs? Dear god.
absolutely gorgeous, great car!
Beautiful car I wasn't I love the space in the rear seats ❤️
Its a masterpiece and its worth the price
Beautiful!!!
This is the way! Full Electric and ICE option! Everyone is happy!
At least they didn't give it the wierd wooden-dutch-shoe front end like so many fully EV vehicles get.
I love how Maserati is doing this move to electric. They still gonna cater to us loud engine lovers, this is so good....big ups to them.
Wait did I miss something? How are they catering to loud engine lovers?
@@alexbarcovsky4319 I think its part 2:30 of the video that says they will have patrol versions of this car.
Well done, Maserati! Well done!
The main problem with the grand tourismo was its infotainment system...
Probably the first electric car that doesn’t look butt ugly. I’ll pick one up from a corner car lot for $13k in about 2 years 😂
"An 'embargo' is when a journalist, and a car company the journalist is supposed to cover, agree to withhold news from you, the reader, for reasons that have almost everything to do with the company's best interests."
It's a beautiful grand tourer coupe, I think this with a Fiat 500e could be a great two car garage solution.
I love all the Maserati's, including the BiTurbo range, Shamal, Bora, Mistral.
This car is a big hit with that exterior, wow.
The aerodynamic difference is an interesting one (to me). Why would they choose not to make the petrol version more aerodynamically efficient as well - what are the down-sides which outweigh the benefits in the case of IC but not EV?
Cooling
@@sylvaind.6786 Yes. And breathing. You know @@philipminns3933 the combustion thing needs air ;-)
All new Maseratis look so nice now
wow, no sight of the dashboard and driver passenger view out aura but we do see a lot of the presenter though. quality video journalism right there
Honestly I like it...of course the internal combustion engines from Maserati are something else but we gotta understand that this gonna be the future or we'll have to wait for biological fuels.
@M it's just the beginning...Imagine what will happen in 10 more years
The styling of the front looks extremely similar to that of the 599 GTB’s.
That weight difference is insane.
Beautiful car, but how could you buy it without the glorious Maserati engine? Their engines are a symphony of the best sounds in automotive history.
It s just because we got used to cars being ICE. After 20 years of exclusively electric cars i can assure you nobody would care about exhaust notes.
Love it! It looks like my Jaguar F-Type, such a timeless look
Exactly like a Ftype my first thought
That's beacause the F-Type already looks like a Maserati...
Nah dats fire bruh they smart for giving you a electric option and a engine👏
While ironic due to the feature being an electric car, I appreciate the restraint on music in this vid. Driving ambience is quite good on its own vs a soundtrack
That’s because the dashboard is still from 2003, as only Maserati can do
Maserati knew to create a petro version because let's face it, a Maserati without a exhaust note is like a shark 🦈 without teeth
Right 👍
It looks amazing I think
I think they did a great job with this
I thought that this car should have 1200 HP ? I understand that its all about number type of market + looks and status , because electric cars mostly feel generic ,but still . I guess MC20 is the last car that truly show why Maserati is actually a good and exciting.
MC20 brings on Maserati name forever
Limited by the draw from the batteries. Probably the high voltage pull is too much heat and strain for batteries even if the motors are capable
I’d take the Petrol and laugh at the electric ⚡️ version 😂
0:39 😂 lmao at those panel gaps, never change,
Great exhaust noise
Best Maserati GranTurismo 😍
Absolutely beautiful car!!!Let’s hope for a V12 in the future…f@cking emission rules…
Keeping the original design but to continually tweak it is what Porsche has done with the 911....Bravo Maserati!!
I don't know how you could resist to get the car drifted on every single curve of the track.
At least when Porsche sells you a 140k, 750hp electric sports car, it is built specifically to be an electric car to maximize the benefits of the chassis, performance and perks of being an electric car. And honestly, one of the main reasons to get a Maserati sports car is for its sound. Well, we aren't getting any here.
From one of the greatest sounding cars to this......?
The design reminds me of the Fisker Karma which isn't a bad thing.
That stirring wheel at 6:00 was in his line of sight... his eye-line is slightly above the top of the wheel