2025 Maserati GranCabrio

This car category could be a natural home for Maserati and its 2025 GranCabrio. Other manufacturers have the mid-engined supercar thing sewn up, while indulgent luxury is available from several European companies. The grand tourer class accommodates a mix of approaches that can include a 4-seater convertible.

Cabrio is short for cabriolet, a term often used for soft-tops with two rows of seating. This car is based on the GranTurismo coupe (which we review separately). Both models are priced for exclusivity while offering fine materials, gorgeous looks (in our opinion), plentiful power, and an uncommon appeal.

The all-electric 2025 GranCabrio Folgore makes its debut one year after the launch of the gasoline-powered GranCabrio. Maximum range is estimated at 229 miles. Folgore, by the way, is the Italian word for lightning.

We expect the 2025 Maserati GranCabrio to start at around $205,000. It’s available solely in Trofeo trim. The all-electric 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore has a starting sticker price of $206,995.

At the time of compiling this review, there were no other electric soft-tops, high-luxury or otherwise. The 2025 GranCabrio Folgore is, therefore, in a class of one.

Aside from the GranCabrio Trofeo, buyers have a few more choices if gasoline is their preferred source of energy. The Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is in a similar price bracket, even though we’re in that “money is no object” milieu. The Bentley Continental GTC is more like $300,000, and buyers could easily be swayed by the gorgeous Ferrari Roma Spider. If money is kind of an object, there’s the less pricey yet still wonderful Mercedes-AMG SL.

A twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 endows the GranCabrio with 542 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque — enough muscle to catapult this cabriolet from a standstill to 60 mph in a rapid 3.6 seconds. That’s a perfectly excessive amount of power and speed, competitive against the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 and not far off the Aston Martin Vantage V8 — the kind of exalted company the GranCabrio keeps.

All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard, enabling optimum grip in the dry and reassurance in the wet. A standard adaptive suspension has modes going from street-comfortable to track-worthy. Maserati says that more than 65% of the GranCabrio is made of aluminum, while the company also deploys other lightweight elements like magnesium to keep heft in check. At 4,317 pounds, this convertible is only about 220 pounds heavier than its coupe counterpart, with a well-balanced 51/49 weight distribution.

Generating an awesome 751 hp and brief bursts of 818 hp, the GranCabrio Folgore can dash to 60 mph in a mere 2.7 seconds. That’s comparable to the 4-door Porsche Taycan Turbo EV.

Fuel Economy

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the Maserati GranCabrio can achieve 20 mpg in combined city/highway driving. We doubt it will be a big consideration, but that does make it four mpg thriftier than the Mercedes-AMG SL 63.

Range and Charging

The GranCabrio Folgore is capable of 229 miles between charges. There’s no direct rival for comparison, although several luxury electric vehicles can go beyond 300 miles. Using a DC fast charger, Maserati says the battery can go from 20% capacity to 80% in 18 minutes. If the starting-off point had been 10%, that would have put the Folgore level with most other top-notch EVs. Looking at it another way, the company says the car can take on 48 miles of range in five minutes.

All four seats are swathed in fine leather (a more sustainable Econyl upholstery is available). And although it doesn’t look like there’s a lot of rear legroom, those back seats seem just as well-shaped and supportive as the fronts. Maserati opted for a folding fabric roof to maximize interior space and cargo room instead of a retractable hardtop. It is power-operated, though, and a single button press will see it disappear into the body in about 14 seconds while traveling at speeds of up to 30 mph. The front seats also have neck-warming air vents, like the Mercedes-Benz Airscarf feature.

In addition to traditional luxury touches, the GranCabrio comes with a 12.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, along with contemporary features like wireless phone integration. The infotainment system responds to voice commands, and a head-up display is available.

If the Maserati GranCabrio is any indication, it seems someone is making cars like they used to. There are no excursions into the avant-garde, no deliberately polarizing designs, just a timeless and (to our eyes) elegant shape — with the roof up or down. Buyers have plenty of scope to make the 2025 GranCabrio their own, with 32 paint choices and even five different finishes for the brake calipers.

Apart from a Folgore badge just above the three air vents on each front fender (those vents are a Maserati hallmark), there isn’t much to differentiate the electric variant from its gasoline stablemate.

Stainless steel pedals
Yes, many sporty cars have stainless steel pedals. But these ones have rubber inserts for optimum grip, which will help the driver feel even more confident.

Head-up display
And sure, plenty of cars offer the option of a head-up display. Yet that doesn’t stop us from liking them and finding them extremely useful because we don’t have to look away from the road ahead.

Smart screens
In addition to the head-up display, the GranCabrio’s cabin has a 12.3-inch central display, a 12.2-inch digital gauge cluster, and a user-friendly Android Auto OS with smartphone integration. Maserati tradition meets modern technology.

Sonus Faber audio
The gasoline-powered Trofeo trim offers the option of a 12-speaker audio upgrade from Italian maker Sonus Faber, while the electric Folgore has a 19-speaker setup available.

Comfort package
This optional bundle brings ventilated front seats and a wind deflector. One issue, though, is that the deflector fits directly behind the front seats, relegating the rears to just being a space for extra luggage.

Maserati aura
Most people think of Ferrari and Lamborghini when the conversation turns to exotic Italian cars. They’re wonderful, of course, but we also like the left-field/less-obvious aspect of Maserati. That trident badge in the grille has its own heritage, and we love the distinctly Italian styling overall.

The GranCabrio’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 develops a substantial 542 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, which are sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The GranCabrio Folgore employs three electric motors (two at the back, one up front) for a magnificent total of 751 hp (818 hp in boost mode) and 995 lb-ft of torque. Once again, all-wheel drive is standard.

4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

Maserati’s new-vehicle and powertrain warranties both last four years or 50,000 miles, whichever happens first. This guarantee is typical among European luxury car makers. The Folgore’s battery pack is covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Safety

Standard safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. A more comprehensive package of driver assistance features — with tech like blind-spot monitoring, intersection assistance, and a 360-degree camera system — costs $6,800.