Maserati presents the first GranCabrio convertible sports car since 2019

Maserati's first GranCabrio convertible since 2019 is expected to go on sale this summer in the US with a top speed of nearly 200 miles per hour and likely a six-figure price tag that will also push the needle.

The sports car is based on the Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo sedan that is currently on sale starting at $190,000 with the same 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. Both vehicles produce 542 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, according to the automaker.

Maserati, owned by stellantis, said the price of the convertible model will be announced when the vehicle is available to customers. Convertibles are typically priced higher than their hardtop counterparts.

The 2024 GranCabrio could help Maserati increase its profits and sales this year. The Italian high-performance car maker achieved adjusted operating income of 141 million euros, or $152.9 million, in 2023, down 30% from the previous year despite slight increases in revenue and sales during that period.

The vehicle's exterior, similar to its hardtop sibling, is less aggressive, with a softer design and styling compared to the last generation.

The interior of the four-seat GranCabrio, which was revealed online Thursday, features sporty styling, luxurious amenities and a host of digital displays and gauges.

The car also comes standard with an “innovative neck warmer” in the front driver and passenger seats for cooler temperatures. It works by blowing hot air directly from the seats at three intensity levels, the company said.

The new GranCabrio, which was first launched as a model in 2009, could be the last gasoline-powered version of the popular convertible roof. Maserati plans to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2028.

However, amid slower-than-expected sales of electric vehicles, several automakers have delayed or cut back on their investments.

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