Alfardan Sports Motors, Qatar’s official Maserati importer, unveiled the latest iteration of one of the brand’s icons, the new Maserati GranTurismo, marking a new chapter in a story that began 75 years ago with the Maserati A6 1500.
The GranTurismo coupé combines the high performance of a sports car comfortable for traveling long distances with a powerful internal combustion engine. It represents a benchmark, embodying the concept of “The Others Just Travel”.
Mr. Hamdy Elshantoury, General Manager at Maserati Middle East and Africa, said:
“The return of the icon, the new GranTurismo, marks a triumphant comeback for Maserati, blending heritage with innovation, embodying the Brand’s commitment to luxury performance. More than a car, it is a lifestyle, designed to exceed expectations and setting a new standard in the automotive world.”
Mr. Charly Dagher, Alfardan Sports Motors – Maserati Qatar General Manager, shared, “Today marks an exhilarating chapter in Maserati’s illustrious 75-year legacy as we unveil a modern icon in Qatar. The Maserati GranTurismo is not just reborn – it’s reimagined, blending cutting-edge technology with breathtaking design to exceed every expectation. Now, Maserati aficionados can experience the thrilling power of the GranTurismo Modena and Trofeo engines. For those visionaries always one step ahead, eager to forge the path forward, get ready to be electrified by the forthcoming 100% electric Folgore edition in the near future. Here’s to the pioneers and the future chasers – the new Maserati GranTurismo awaits you, embodying unmatched luxury design and sublime elegance that defines automotive perfection.”
Available in the Modena and Trofeo versions through Alfardan Sports Motors showroom in Qatar. The fully electric version of the car, the GranTurismo Folgore, will be available later.
GranTurismo Modena
Equipped with the 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo Nettuno engine with 360 kW (490 hp), it embodies the essence of a large touring sports car.
GranTurismo Trofeo
Designed for maximum performance, its Nettuno engine delivers 404 kW (550 hp) without restricting comfort or suitability for travel.
GranTurismo Folgore
The first all-electric Maserati features an innovative 800-volt system with technologies derived from Formula E and delivers an output of 559 kW (760 hp).
Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars, immediately recognisable for their extraordinary personality. Thanks to their style, technology, and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a benchmark for the global automotive industry. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety, currently available in more than 70 markets internationally. The ambassadors of this heritage are the Quattroporte flagship, the Ghibli sports sedan, the Levante – the first SUV made by Maserati, and the Grecale, the “everyday exceptional” SUV, all models characterised by the use of the highest quality materials and excellent technical solutions. A range equipped with 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains – available for Ghibli, Grecale and Levante – V6 and V8 petrol engines, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, embodying the performance DNA of the Trident Brand, now completed with the Grecale Folgore, Maserati’s first full-electric SUV. The top of the range is made up of the MC20 super sports car and the MC20 Cielo spyder, powered by the ground-breaking 100% Maserati Nettuno V6 engine, which incorporates F1-derived technologies into the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. The new GranTurismo is available with both the powerful V6 petrol engine, derived from the Nettuno, and a 100% electric version: the GranTurismo Folgore, the first car in the Modena-based brand’s history to adopt this solution. By 2025, all Maserati models will also be available in a full-electric version, and the entire Maserati range will run on electricity alone by 2030.
Alfardan Sports Motors:
Since its founding in 1999, Alfardan Sports Motors, the Qatar-based conglomerate has been recognized as one of the most dynamic and successful family businesses and global trendsetters in the region, thanks to its comprehensive portfolio of sports, luxury, and lifestyle cars and automobiles from globally renowned Italian brands, including Maserati. Maserati has an exclusive range of luxury sports cars, sedans, convertibles, and SUV models that combine elegance and performance with a long and glorious legacy.
With a showroom in a prime location at Qatar’s upscale leisure destination—The Pearl Island – Alfardan Sports Motors – Maserati Qatar succeeds in offering owners a comprehensive brand experience in lavish surroundings. The company also has a world-class service center that combines state-of-the-art technology with high-quality equipment, ensuring all cars serviced are maintained and repaired to the highest level for maximum safety and reliability guaranteeing an uncompromising customer ownership experience.
