MrMickS
Member
- Messages
- 3,962
There is a thread in another place about a 2018 refresh to the Ghibli, there have been some mules spotted in camouflage as well.
Obviously we won't be getting the SQ4 because its far too difficult to put 4WD on a RHD car. Even though they've managed for the Levante and Alfa seem to have managed it too.
Two points that jump out here for me are the confirmation that GranSport is now just a trim level rather than a car
The fact that the problematic hydraulic steering system on the Ghibli has been dropped in favour of an electric one. I've seen reports of people on their 4th steering rack in the first 10k miles. Given the effort required to change these its going to be a major drain, even if just on paper, on Maserati's profits.
MY18 Ghibli Lineup:
• Ghibli, Ghibli GranLusso, Ghibli GranSport
• Ghibli S, Ghibli S GranLusso, Ghibli S GranSport
• Ghibli SQ4, Ghibli SQ4 GranLusso, Ghibli SQ4 GranSport
New standard equipment:
• Engine Power Upgrade on all S Models – 404hp to 424 HP
• Premium Package (Blind Spot Assist, F/R parking sensors, remote start) now standard on all models
• GranLusso and GranSport Models for all HP levels
• New Front/Rear Bumpers
• GranLusso and GranSport models include specific bumpers
• New front grill with chrome ribs
• Electric Power Steering
• Electrically-lockable glove box
New Optional Equipment:
• Soft Close Doors
• Fully Adaptive Matrix LED Headlights
• New Driver Assistance Features available in Driver Assistance Package:
• Active Blind Spot
• Active Lane Keeping Assist
• Highway Assist
• Traffic Sign Assist
• Black Package
Obviously we won't be getting the SQ4 because its far too difficult to put 4WD on a RHD car. Even though they've managed for the Levante and Alfa seem to have managed it too.
Two points that jump out here for me are the confirmation that GranSport is now just a trim level rather than a car
The fact that the problematic hydraulic steering system on the Ghibli has been dropped in favour of an electric one. I've seen reports of people on their 4th steering rack in the first 10k miles. Given the effort required to change these its going to be a major drain, even if just on paper, on Maserati's profits.