Maserati's Ghibli Hybrid is now on sale in Australia

The 2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid has arrived in Australia just one day after the Italian automaker unveiled its first petrol-electric SUV, the Levante Hybrid.

Representing the Modena brand’s first-ever hybrid sedan, the new Ghibli’s powertrain is said to weigh 80 kilograms less than its V6 diesel counterpart.

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And, thanks to the battery sitting over the car’s rear axle, the Hybrid sedan’s weight distribution is said to be vastly improved, which Maserati claims will lead to a more dynamic and capable chassis.

The powertrain in question is the same as the one found in the new Levante Hybrid SUV, albeit with a slightly different state of tune.

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The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and mild-hybrid 48V battery pack produce a combined 246kW and 450Nm.

Drive is sent to the rear wheels through ZF’s ubiquitous eight-speed torque converter auto and a mechanical limited-slip differential.

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The 0-100km/h sprint comes up in a brisk 5.7 seconds, and flat-out the hybridised Ghibli will shift its 1950 kilogram kerb weight all the way to a limited 255km/h top speed.

The electrified four-door also scores a newly refreshed grille, front bumper, and a reconfigured taillight design that incorporates stylistic cues that harken back to the ‘boomerang’ tail-lights found on the 3200GT.

Splashes of blue, signifying the car’s hybridised roots, can also be found on the triple side air ducts, C-pillar logo and brake calipers.

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Inside, occupants are greeted by a new, centrally mounted HD digital infotainment display that has grown from 8.4 to 10.1-inches.

The big screen runs Maserati’s Intelligent Assistant multimedia system, which has been developed in conjunction with Android Automotive to deliver an intuitive and personalised user experience.

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The 2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid will set Aussie buyer’s back $139,990 before on-road costs and is on sale right now.

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