Maserati announces plans for all-new models to be developed, electrified and produced in Italy
Maserati just dropped this on everyone guys! Maserati announces new plans for all-new models to be developed, electrified and produced in Italy!
In line with FCA’s €5 billion investment program for Italy, Maserati announces its innovation plan for production, electrification and autonomous driving technologies. As to production, Maserati announces plans for its lineup of new and electrified products at Modena, Cassino and Turin (Mirafiori and Grugliasco).
An exciting announcement by Maserati on all-new models - to be developed, electrified and produced in Italy. |
All of
Maserati’s new models will be 100 percent made in Italy and will adopt hybrid
and battery electric propulsion systems capable of providing both innovations
and the high performance embedded in the brand’s DNA. Maserati’s all-electric
models will combine traditional highly appreciated Maserati driving dynamics
together with next-generation battery-electric technology, offering unique
driving modes, extended range and ultra-fast charging capabilities.
An
important step for Maserati innovation is the level of Autonomous Driving. All
new Maserati including the updated current models will offer a range of
autonomous driving capabilities, starting with Maserati Level 2 enhanced
Highway Assist progressing to Level 3 with hands-off offering close to full
autonomy, having the ability to maneuver in and out of lanes or bring the
vehicle to a safe stop at the side of the road if the driver is unable to take
control of the vehicle.
In
2020, the Company will embark on electrification and the Maserati Ghibli,
produced in Turin, will be the first hybrid-electric propulsion for the brand. The
first of the totally new Maserati to appear will be the eagerly-anticipated
sports car – packed with technology and reminescent of Maserati’s traditional
values. It will be produced in the Modena plant, where major production line upgrades
are also underway to accommodate its electric powertrain.
Next
up will be a new Maserati utility vehicle, set to be built at Cassino and
destined to play a leading role for the Brand thanks to its innovative
technologies. An investment of approximately €800 million has been earmarked
for the construction of the new production line, scheduled to open at the end
of the first quarter of 2020. The first pre-series cars are expected to roll
off the line by 2021.
After
many years of success, GranTurismo and GranCabrio remain part of the brand's
roots and these models will herald the full electrification era for Maserati.
The totally new GranTurismo and GranCabrio will be produced at the Turin
production hub, where FCA is investing €800 million.
Production of the new models
will complement that of the prestigious and continuously improving line-up of
current Maserati range: Levante, Quattroporte and Ghibli.
With the introduction of various
product innovations, Maserati is reinforcing the importance of Italy with
regards to its production — particularly Modena, which will also continue to
play a strategic role as the brand’s headquarters.
Construction has already begun
in Modena on a paint shop, a new feature for the plant, which will be equipped
with innovative, low environmental impact technologies. The design of the paint
shop will also allow Maserati customers to watch their car being painted.
Finally, Maserati is developing
an entirely new customization program for customers seeking a one-of-a-kind
level of exclusivity. A dedicated customization workshop will be created within
the Modena plant.
The 2019-2021 FCA investment plan for Italy, announced on 29th November in Turin, includes thirteen totally
new or significantly updated FCA models and electrified versions of 12 new or
existing models, including the Maserati products, the recently announced the all-new electric version of the Fiat 500 to be produced at Mirafiori, and a new
premium vehicle for Alfa Romeo to be produced at Pomigliano.
Be deelicious,
26 September, 2019
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