It’s Thursday, so that means we have another edition of Showroom and Tell. We suggest you lace up your finest pair of Italian loafers because our destination is Maserati of Raleigh.
The 2014 Ghibli is a pure manifestation of Maserati’s slogan: “Excellence through Passion.” This luxurious sports sedan sates any driver’s tastes through offering superior performance, an opulent interior, and an interactive, modern infotainment system. This powerhouse boasts a 3.0-liter V6 DOHC engine with variable valve timing and direct fuel injection that produces 345 horsepower and 360 ft-lb of torque. Drivers do, however, have the option to engage and disengage a Sport Mode, which modifies how the car will perform – switching between a more urbane driving experience and an unabated muscle car experience.
While the power of the 2014 Maserati Ghibli is much touted, the Italian automaker did not skirt on luxury. Front bucket seats covered in plush leather boast a multi-powered adjustment to maximize comfort. Its rich infotainment system includes a touch-screen display, in-dash DVD, satellite radio, and other options. Once the seat is adjusted and musical station chosen, the alloy and leather-trimmed steering wheel offers a comfortable grip and the convenience of remote audio controls. A trip computer, dual-zone climate control, micro-filter ventilation system, and the wood and alloy trim are a few features that comprise the feel of absolute opulence.
Safety is paramount to the success of the Maserati brand. A premium ABS braking system, including four ventilated disc brakes, electronic traction control, and a rear mechanical limited-slip differential all contribute to superior handling on the roadway. Body-color, heated door mirrors with turn signals, Bi-Xenon projector beam headlights, and rear camera parking distance sensors ensure that you can see all angles around the car. Of course, a full range of airbags are installed in case an accident should occur.
From luxury to safety, the engineers and designers at Maserati spared no effort in guaranteeing your absolute satisfaction. We invite you to visit Maserati of Raleigh to experience the 2014 Maserati Ghibli.
Here is a video from Consumer Report regarding the drive of this beautiful car. The host even demonstrates the difference in sound when “Sport Mode” is engaged and disengaged… It’s awesome.