DIVA Drives

There are test drives, and then there are magical Maserati experiences. This month, thanks to the outstanding team at Alfardan Sports Motors Company, OHLALA got to experience the Ghibli GT Hybrid, the very first electrified Maserati on the planet!

Exterior

As soon as the mid-sized luxury sedan came into view, we felt the excitement and intrigue that has become synonymous with our Maserati inspections.

Sitting at the front of the beautifully sculptured hood, is Maserati’s elegant new concave grille. Its design was based around the famous Saetta logo, and on the GranSport trim level, features a Black Piano finish.

Shapely Bi-Xenon headlights complement the contours of the front end and add a further touch of attitude to the car’s already imposing demeanour. The three traditional airducts on the front mudguard sport a blue trim, as do the Brembo brake callipers. At the flanks, the sleek yet powerful proportions of this fourdoor luxury sedan are highlighted by the flowing lines of the body. Electric sparks passing through the iconic triple side vents endow the Ghibli with an even more distinctive character, and were perhaps our favourite feature of the exterior. The 20-inch Urano Black wheels complement the athletic nature of the vehicle, whilst the Maserati logo sits proudly on the C-pillar. The rear of the Ghibli has been transformed through the development of a new boomerang design light cluster that features a three-colour lens. Hinting at the performance capabilities of this luxury sedan is the sporty dual twin exhaust system.

Interior

Slipping inside the Ghibli, a refined and sophisticated environment is what we discovered. The superior cabin craftsmanship was immediately apparent, with the most distinctive feature being the unique, cockpit-inspired dashboard design, perfectly matching the driver-orientated nature of the vehicle. We absolutely loved the dashboard’s carbon Macrotwill Trim.