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The 2024 Maserati GranTurismo returns for a new generation, bringing a prettier body that has to be seen to be appreciated.The GT also has radically different powertrains, trading its old naturally aspirated V-8 for a new twin-turbo V-6 and adding an EV variant.Maserati bestows the new GranTurismo with a beautifully appointed interior and lots of modern-day tech features.It’s been a minute since we’ve seen a new Maserati GranTurismo. Not just because the Italian 2+2 grand tourer has been on hiatus since 2019, but also because the last version had bones that dated back to the George W. Bush administration. That changes with the debut of the 2024 GranTurismo, which rides on an entirely new platform and shares nary a body panel with its predecessor. And if you haven’t heard, the redesigned GT is also a vessel for Maserati’s first-ever all-electric model, dubbed the Folgore.A Subtly Sexier Beast A passing glance at the redesigned GranTurismo reveals sexy styling that’s reminiscent of the model it replaces. Sure, the new car doesn’t look radically different in pictures, but we had the opportunity to see the coupe up close and personal at Maserati’s studio in Turin, Italy, where its evolutionary makeover made more of an impact. Believe us when we say its redrawn body lines, shapelier curves, and longer and wider proportions are positively drool-worthy, especially when they’re coated in a sparkling red paint called Rosso GranTurismo. The Folgore was also present, with its aero-optimized lower front fascia and specially designed wheels separating it from its gas-fed counterpart.The GT’s headlights are the most noticeable new visual detail, as they sit vertically versus horizontally. It’s the same look worn by the Maserati MC20 supercar, which also appears to have inspired the smoother, rounder shape of the GranTurismo’s grille with its new 3D-printed Trident logo. Opposite the restyled taillights out back, the hood has recessed creases running from the car’s snout towards its cowl. The hood also converges with the front fenders, creating a clamshell design. Note the three portholes on the GT’s front flanks are smaller and appear to sit higher than before, too. On the Folgore, the upper trim on the portholes is illuminated. Radically Different beneath the SkinMaserati might not have strayed very far from the last GT’s design language, but it has made radical changes elsewhere. Unlike its rear-wheel-drive-only predecessor, every GranTurismo has an all-wheel-drive system with an electronic locking rear diff. The old Ferrari-built naturally aspirated 4.7-liter V-8—with its 454 horsepower—is also gone. It’s been replaced by Maserati’s own twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, known as Nettuno, which debuted on the MC20. However, the GT version has been detuned, features cylinder deactivation, and uses a wet-sump oil system rather than a more exotic dry-sump setup.The GranTurismo’s engine pairs with a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission and is rated at 483 horsepower on the entry-level Modena and 542 hp on the higher-performance Trofeo. How quick are they? Well, Maserati estimates the Modena will hit 62 mph in 3.9 seconds and the Trofeo will do the deed in 3.5 ticks. That’s about a full second quicker than before. The two also have claimed top speeds of 188 and 199 mph, respectively.Every Maserati GranTurismo has a double-wishbone front suspension with a multilink rear setup. Air springs and adaptive dampers are also standard. The suspenders buoy 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels, with a staggered set of tires that measure 265/30 up front and 295/30 in back. Stopping power is provided by Brembo, with six-piston fixed front calipers and four-pot fixed rear clampers.Folgore AheadThanks to its new modular platform, the GranTurismo has been designed from the start to be an EV. The Folgore features an 800-volt electrical architecture, and it’s said to allow DC fast-charging speeds of up to 270 kW. The electrified grand tourer has a T-shaped battery pack that was designed in-house, doesn’t impact the car’s packaging, and has a usable capacity of 83.0 kWh. We don’t yet know its estimated range, but Maserati claims it’ll go over 250 miles per charge. Since that figure is based on the European WLTP test cycle, we’re guessing its actual EPA range will be in the neighborhood of 210 miles.MaseratiMaseratiThe Folgore features three electric motors; one powers the front axle and the other two are decoupled, meaning they individually power each rear wheel. Together the trio generates a combined 750 horsepower. There’s also a selectable drive mode that sends power solely to the rear rollers. Electric donuts, anyone? Maserati estimates the Folgore will accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds and from zero to 124 mph in 8.8 ticks. We’re told this performance is repeatable and that the EV has a top speed of 199 mph.Get inside the GTUnfortunately, Maserati isn’t ready to show the world what the inside of the new GranTurismo looks like, so you’ll have to use your imagination until it’s revealed. We’re told the design is inspired by the MC20 and newly introduced Maserati Grecale compact SUV. With that said, it’s pretty easy to imagine the GT having a similar aesthetic as those models. Expect extravagant materials and impeccable craftsmanship too. Adults forced to sit in the rear seats will have a bit more legroom than before, with Maserati saying it added about 1.8 inches of legroom back there. The GranTurismo enters the digital era with a configurable 12.2-inch digital gauge cluster. The trademark timepiece that traditionally sits at the center of the dash remains, except now it’s digital and features interchangeable faces. There’s an Android-based infotainment system that runs through a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard; Amazon Alexa voice controls are also part of the package. Along with the main display, there’s a separate 8.8-inch touchscreen that likely provides controls for the climate system and such, as in the Grecale. Audiophiles should appreciate the Sonus Faber stereo, which includes a standard 14-speaker, 860-watt configuration or a 19-speaker, 1195-watt setup. The new GranTurismo has a host of driver assists, such as a 360-degree camera system, automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist.Modern Maserati ReviewsHow Much Will It Cost?As before, the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo will be available in two body styles: coupe and convertible (a.k.a. GranCabrio). While droptop versions of both the gas and electric variants will be offered, neither will be available when the car launches, and they might not arrive until the 2025 model year. Maserati is expected to announce official pricing closer to the car’s U.S. launch in the second quarter of next year. The Modena’s base price will likely start just under $200,000. The Trofeo will obviously be more expensive, as will the electric Folgore, which will arrive sometime after the two gas-powered versions go on sale.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More

Hundreds of Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been stolen this year due to popular social media videos showing how easy it is to commandeer certain models that use a traditional key and do not have an engine immobilizer.The new security kit will be available starting today for $170. It’s expected Hyundai owners will be expected to pay for installation too, which could cost up to $500. Kia is not offering a similar security kit but is offering free steering wheel locks.Multiple class action lawsuits have been filed about the issue, which started gaining popularity in Milwaukee late last year.Hyundai has developed a $170 solution for anyone who hasn’t had their vehicle stolen. Hyundai and Kia vehicles have been targets of car thieves in recent months because it’s incredibly easy to do so, and thieves are sharing how-to videos on social media. The raft of thefts is so bad that an average of six Hyundai vehicles are stolen each day just in Milwaukee, according to local news station WTMJ.More about the ProblemThe nationwide rash of thefts has gotten so bad that Hyundai has finally come up with a solution. A new anti-theft security kit Hyundai developed in partnership with Compustar is now available. The kit includes both a kill switch and an alarm. Hyundai told Automotive News that the kit will be available at all of its 820 dealers in the U.S. and will take around two and a half hours to install. Hyundai is also working on a software fix for this issue.Software Update Is in the Works TooHyundai spokesperson Ira Gabriel described the system as a “glass break sensor security kit that targets the method of entry used by thieves to break into these vehicles.” He said customers can get them at Hyundai dealerships or at Compustar’s authorized installers in the U.S. He also said Hyundai’s update to software “to further secure these targeted vehicles” should be available for some Hyundai vehicles in the first half of 2023 with others to follow later. Vehicle owners will be expected to pay for the installation of the kit, which could cost up to $500, according to a lawyer working on one of many class action lawsuits against Hyundai over the issue. Automotive News said 15 different suits have been filed in 14 states. The lawsuits ask for monetary damages and for Hyundai to recall the affected models because the automaker did not install engine immobilizers as standard equipment until November 2021. For the past decade, Hyundai has offered stolen vehicle services for cars equipped with Bluelink. The connected technology can locate, slow down, or immobilize a stolen vehicle, but it does not make the vehicle less easy to steal in the first place.Huge Spikes in Car TheftsThe trend of stealing Kias and Hyundais started in Milwaukee in December 2021 but has spread across the country. One law firm working on one of the class action suits is MLG, which said that there has been a 346 percent increase in thefts of both brands in Charlotte, North Carolina, and that, according to the police in Saint Petersburg, Florida,more than 40 percent of all car thefts there have been Kia and Hyundai models. All 2011 to 2021 Kia vehicles and 2015 to 2021 Hyundai vehicles (like the 2016 Accent pictured at top) equipped with standard key ignitions that lack an engine immobilizer are vulnerable to theft. Vehicles with a push-button start are not affected.Kia is not yet offering an anti-theft kit but is giving out free steering wheel locks to owners. Hyundai is also handing out some free locks. Owners who want to buy the new system should be able to get it via dealerships after today (October 1) or, Hyundai says, they can contact Hyundai’s Consumer Assistance line at 800–633–5151.This content is imported from poll. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.This content is imported from OpenWeb. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. More