Maserati Brings ‘Italian Gran Turismo’ to California with the new Grecale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio North American Media Drive

Santa Monica, California, US, November 10, 2026 – Maserati Americas brought its new lineup to Southern California in October for its North American Media Drive. The program offered 34 automotive and lifestyle journalists, influencers, and content creators from the United States, Canada, and Latin America their first dedicated opportunity to drive the new Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio on North American roads. Following the models’ dynamic debut at July’s International Driving Experience in Trieste, Italy, the invitation-only California program followed a route from Santa Monica’s streets and highways to Pacific Coast Highway and the canyon roads above Malibu.

The new models introduce updates to performance, equipment, and electric range. In North America, the new 385-hp/ 390 CV Grecale V6 SUV joins the Grecale Modena V6 and 523-hp/530 CV Grecale Trofeo, with every gasoline-powered Grecale now equipped with Maserati’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo Nettuno V6. GranTurismo Trofeo and GranCabrio Trofeo each gain 40 hp over the previous model year, bringing output to 582 hp /590 CV. The Sportivo exhaust also becomes standard on all V6 versions of both grand tourers in North America. A new Country driving mode increases ground clearance by 20 millimeters on the 483-hp /490 CV and Folgore versions of GranTurismo and GranCabrio. Electric range also improves: GranTurismo Folgore offers 254 miles per charge, up 21 miles from the 2026 model, while Grecale Folgore gains up to 33 miles of range on 21-inch wheels.

The Santa Monica Proper Hotel served as the program’s design-focused base. The opening evening at Casa Maserati in Pacific Palisades brought together an aperitivo, a private dinner overlooking the Los Angeles skyline, and listening demonstrations featuring Sonus faber, the Italian audio partner behind Maserati’s premium in-car sound systems.

Pre-drive briefings explored the design and engineering of the new models, with informal discussions throughout the program offering further insight into the lineup. The all-electric Grecale Folgore, GranTurismo Folgore, and GranCabrio Folgore complemented the drive program through static displays and guided product walk-arounds.

Santa Monica’s streets and highway sections highlighted the Grecale Modena V6’s response at low engine speeds, while the sweeping curves of Pacific Coast Highway showcased the four-seat GranTurismo and open-top GranCabrio, both equipped with standard all-wheel drive and height-adjustable air suspension. A stop at Malibu Farm on Malibu Pier offered a coastal break, with a Maserati pop-up Italian coffee bar overlooking the Pacific Ocean. From the pier, the route climbed into the Santa Monica Mountains, where steeper gradients highlighted the Grecale Trofeo’s character at higher engine speeds. In GranTurismo Trofeo and GranCabrio Trofeo, Sport mode delivered firmer damping and a fuller note from the Sportivo exhaust. A Tuscan-inspired vineyard lunch at Cielo Farms Malibu provided a break before guests switched between SUVs and grand tourers for the afternoon drive. A static display of the MCPURA Cielo at the estate offered a closer look at the design language shared across the lineup. The sharper, more horizontal front-end designs of the three 2027 models reflect a direction first explored with the track-only MCXtrema.

The drive concluded at Santa Monica’s Bergamot Station Arts Center with a private gallery conversation exploring art, design, and personalization. Drawing on the exhibitions’ use of color and materials, the discussion explored the possibilities for personal expression offered by the Maserati Fuoriserie Customization Program. For 2027, the Fuoriserie palette for GranTurismo and GranCabrio adds seven exterior colors, including Green Jupiter Matte and Blu Denim. Clients can also commission a bespoke GranCabrio soft top for the first time.

Andrea Soriani, CEO of Maserati Americas, stated: “The Americas are a priority for Maserati, and the new Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio are central to our plans for the region. Our private previews in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles showcased their design; this California drive brought their character to life. Across Southern California’s coastal and canyon roads, our guests experienced the latest updates firsthand and explored the unique blend of performance, comfort, and Italian craftsmanship that makes each model distinctly Maserati.”

Cristiano Fiorio, Maserati Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager of BOTTEGAFUORISERIE, said: “The Trident made its debut on the Tipo 26, which Alfieri Maserati drove to a class victory at the 1926 Targa Florio. A century later, lessons from racing still shape how a Maserati feels on the road. For our grand tourers, that means the precision to enjoy a mountain pass and the comfort for all four occupants to travel for hours. That balance defines Italian Gran Turismo, whether on the Adriatic coast or the shores of the Pacific.”

Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars that are immediately recognizable by their extraordinary personality. With style, technology and innate exclusivity, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and refined tastes, always setting a benchmark in 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 Maserati line-up includes the Grecale SUV; GranTurismo, the iconic Italian grand tourer; and GranCabrio, the Trident's new convertible; all models characterized using the highest quality materials and outstanding technical solutions. A range equipped with 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains, available for Grecale, and V6 petrol with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, embodying the performance DNA of the Trident Brand. GranTurismo is available with both the high-performance V6 petrol engine and a 100% electric version, the GranTurismo Folgore, the first car in the Modena-based brand's history to adopt this solution. The full-electric range also includes Grecale Folgore and GranCabrio Folgore. The top of the Brand's range is the MC family, which consists of the MCPURA coupe and its MCPURA Cielo convertible version, powered by the innovative V6 Neptune engine, 100% Maserati, which incorporates F1-derived technologies into the power unit of a standard production car. Completing the Brand's commercial offering is the Maserati GT2 Stradale, the road-legal version of the GT2, which brought Maserati back to the track in covered-wheel championships, while Maserati MCXtrema is the limited series of only 62 units, a track-only homologated racing car that pushes Trident performance to the highest level and is dedicated to racing car enthusiasts.

Maserati's mission is to write the future of mobility in the luxury segment by focusing on its customers’ requests. In order to achieve this mission, the Brand is also strongly focused on the Maserati Fuoriserie customization program, the Maserati Classiche activities, and the intensive Maserati Corse racing program.

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Matt Rindone, Head of PR & Communications, Maserati Americas – matthew.rindone@maserati.com
Andrea Pallard, Maserati Global Communications – andrea.pallard@stellantis.com