Electrification is the new game.
The Alfieri was introduced as a concept in 2014. It was confirmed for production in 2018. The final form will be revealed in 2020. It is expected to go on sale in 2021 and 2022. Maserati enthusiasts have waited for FCA to revive the iconic Italian brand for years. During the Geneva Motor Show this Week, Harald Wester, company boss, said that the GranTurismo successor will be unveiled at the next edition of the event in Switzerland.
This is the good news. Unfortunately, those who want to purchase the production-ready Alfieri sports car will have to wait until 2021 and even 2022. Three electrified powertrains will be available to customers. These include an all-electric version with a triple motor setup and all-wheel drive. Active aerodynamics and torque vectoring will be used to accelerate the range topper to 62 mph (100 km/h), before reaching a top speed of more than 186 miles (300 km/h).
Even though the concept was presented years ago, we still hope that the road-going car will remain true to Alfieri’s original design. To replace the GranCabrio, a convertible version is planned.
The Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans, along with the Levante SUV, will all be updated before the Alfieri coupe arrives in showrooms. These three products will be replaced by the next-generation versions in late 2022. They will include pure EV, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants. Wester suggested that Maserati may not continue to source gasoline engines from Ferrari after Maranello’s separation with FCA. He said that Maserati would need to find “something extraordinary” to match the engines of the prancing horses.
Alfa Romeo, another iconic Italian brand, is also under FCA’s purview. To preview the Tonale concept, the company will present it in Geneva. It will also be joined by a mid-sized SUV and possibly a smaller, more agile model to fill the gap left by the MiTo’s death.