Maserati GranCabrio sets a new standard with base model reveal on ice

Maserati unveiled an entry-level version of their GranCabrio Convertible at The I.C.E. St. Moritz event this past weekend. Simply dubbed “GranCabrio,” this trim level aims to be an entry point into the Italian marque’s grand touring lineup.

The Italian automaker also revealed a one-of-a-kind GranCabrio and a new dealer-installed Sports Exhaust system meant to enhance the rowdiness of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio Trofeo.

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The Maserati GranCabrio is no slouch, even as a base model

The new GranCabrio will use a specially tuned version of the Nettuno twin-turbo V6, which produces 483 horsepower compared to the Trofeo’s 542 horsepower. Even with less power, the GranCabrio can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in four seconds and has a top speed of 186 mph. All-wheel drive and air suspension are standard.

The launch configuration that Maserati showed off at I.C.E. perfectly matched its snowy surroundings, with a body finished in Verde Giada paired with 20″ front and 21″ rear wheels with Crio (Imola) diamond-cut gloss black design and matching black brake calipers.

The cabin featured an ice-colored perforated full-grain leather interior and the Trident logo embroidered on the headrests. That specific GranCabrio also featured the iconic 19-speaker Sonus faber sound system, and 3D carbon-fiber finishes on the interior surfaces.

Pricing for the entry-level GranCabrio will reportedly be announced next month, with production in North America set to begin in March. Maserati claims orders will open in April, and sales will begin in July.

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Maserati also revealed a special GranCabrio for The I.C.E. St. Moritz

Maserati’s Fuoriserie Customization Program also revealed a one-off GranCabrio specifically dedicated to the event. Aptly named “ONE of ONE – THE I.C.E.,” this special version wore an exclusive Ice Liquid tri-coat paint job, gloss blue brake calipers behind unique forged white wheels with Astreo design, contrasting air intakes in Gloss White, and a Blue Marine soft top over an ice-colored leather interior with similar 3D carbon-fiber finishes.

Maserati didn’t mention who this special edition belonged to, but we’d hazard a guess that it either went to a very affluent Maserati customer or it will spend time as a showpiece for the automaker.

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Final thoughts

The GranCabrio is a sexy addition to Maserati’s stable in stock form, but that special edition is something else. The blue and white hues of ice are so well represented in the paint job and wheels that Maserati’s designers really deserve a hand.

It’s also hard to argue with a more affordable version of the GranCabrio. Given its specs, it seems that Maserati did not skimp out on power just because it’s the base trim. We’ll have to see just how “affordable” it really is, but considering that the Trofeo starts at $203,000, don’t expect it to drop below six figures.

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