Maserati unveils the first convertible GranCabrio sports car since 2019

Maserati's first convertible GranCabrio since 2019 is expected to go on sale this summer in the U.S. with a top speed of around 200 mph and likely a six-figure price tag that will also push the needle.

The sports car is based on the Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo sedan that is currently on sale for a starting price of $190,000 with the same 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. Both cars produce 542 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, according to the automaker.

Maserati owned company StellantisHe said that the price of the convertible model will be announced when the car becomes available to customers. Convertibles are typically more expensive than their hardtop counterparts.

The 2024 GranCabrio could help Maserati increase its profits and sales this year. The Italian high-performance automaker generated adjusted operating income of 141 million euros, or $152.9 million, in 2023, down 30% from the previous year despite slight increases in revenue and sales during that period.

The exterior of the car, similar to its hardtop sibling, is less aggressive, with a smoother design and design compared to the last generation.

The interior of the four-seat GranCabrio, which was revealed online on Thursday, features a sporty design, plush amenities and a host of digital displays and gauges.

The car also includes standard 'innovative neck heating' in the driver and front passenger seats for cooler temperatures. The company said that it works by blowing warm air directly from the seats at three intensity levels.

The new GranCabrio, which was first launched as a nameplate in 2009, could be the final gas-powered version of the popular droptop. Maserati plans to offer electric cars exclusively by 2028.

However, amid slower-than-expected sales of electric vehicles, many automakers have delayed or reduced investments.

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