Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer Maserati has launched the Ghibli MY21 range in India at a starting price of INR 1.15 crores. The 2021 Ghibli is the first vehicle to offer a hybrid model in the company’s history. The new model carries forward the spirit that shaped the original Ghibli back in 1966. 

Here are five things that have changed on the 2021 Ghibli:

Exterior: 

• The new model sports the restyled signature front grille with the iconic Maserati Trident in the middle. 

• The car now features more dynamically sculpted curves and gracefully flowing lines. 

• The ‘boomerang’ shaped rear lights are inspired by the Giugiaro-penned Maserati 3200 GT. 

• In the front the Full-LED Adaptive Matrix headlamps accentuate the distinctive Maserati look. The headlamps consist of 15 LEDs operating at full beam and offer 200 percent greater field of vision in comparison to traditional headlamps.

Interior:

• The new model features a large frameless 10.1-inch central HD touchscreen system. This new high-resolution display with multi-touch function carries a new graphic interface that mixes black with a golden colour to enhance its elegance.

• The instrument now features a 7-inch TFT display flanked by a large rev counter and a speedometer on either side. Real anti-dazzle flat glass covers the instruments.

• The hybrid model also gets blue stitching on the inside along with blue air vent and blue brake callipers to show the switch to electrification.

Safety:

• The Ghibli features a lightweight yet rigid and secure cell construction using an array of steel and aluminium alloys. This allows for the perfect 50:50 weight distribution while still maximising strength.

• The car is also equipped with a comprehensive range of Level 2 ADAS, the highest level of autonomous driving currently permitted.

• The vehicle is equipped with Brembo brakes and Skyhook suspensions with shock absorbers to deliver continuous damping variation.

• As a result, the 2021 Ghibli has received a 5-star EURO NCAP safety rating.

Engine:

• The MY21 range offers the first hybrid vehicle in the company’s line up.

• Engine options include a class-leading 3.0-litre V6 & V8 Petrol engines, an all-new 4-cylinder 2.0-litre engine with a 48V Hybrid system.

• They hybrid model is 0.7 seconds faster compared to the Ghibli Diesel version, propelling the car from 0-100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds.

• The hybrid model produces a total output of 330 hp and torque of 450 Nm at 1,500 rpm with a top speed of 255 km/h.

• The hybrid offers 20 percent less fuel consumption when compared to the 350 hp petrol models.

Connected Car Technology:

• The 2021 model becomes the first Maserati to offer the new Maserati Connect program that enables owners to keep track of the car’s health and alert the driver when a service is due, improving the customer care experience.

• The program also enhances safety and security, with assistance in emergencies and car theft.

• The Maserati Connect app lets owners always stay in contact with their Maserati. This is also possible from home via their virtual personal assistant (Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant).

• Through the Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) multimedia system, the Maserati Connect delivers a new driver and passengers experience. (MT)

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Japanese luxury brand Lexus India has introduced a new ‘Exquisite’ grade to its RX 350h line-up, strengthening the model’s presence in the luxury SUV segment.

The new RX 350h Exquisite grade starts at INR 8.99 million (ex-showroom), which goes up to INR 10.09 million (ex-showroom).

The RX 350h Exquisite grade features Lexus’ hybrid system, which combines a highly efficient 2.5-litre inline 4-cylinder engine and high-output motor. It includes a bipolar nickel-metal hydride battery with enhanced performance. On the inside, it gets 10-way power adjusted front seats, heated and ventilated seating for front & rear seats and ambient lighting.

The RX 500h F-SPORT grade is the only Performance Hybrid Electric Turbocharged Luxury SUV in India. The 2.4 L-T HEV on the RX 500h features a front unit integrating a 2.4-L turbocharged engine, motor, a 6-speed automatic transmission and an eAxle with a built-in high output motor driving the rear wheels. The RX 500h features Dynamic Rear-Wheel Steering and DIRECT4 technology for acceleration.

The RX features a Mark Levinson 21-speaker audio system and offers Lexus Safety System+ with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Cross Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Assist with Blind Spot Monitor.

Between January and November this year, the RX model recorded 12 percent growth, reflecting rising demand for luxury SUVs in the country. During the same period, SUVs contributed about 40 percent to Lexus India’s overall performance, underscoring the RX’s pivotal role in driving the brand’s momentum.

Hikaru Ikeuchi, President, Lexus India, said, ‘The Lexus RX represents our dedication to luxury, design, performance, and sustainable mobility. As the luxury SUV segment continues to grow, the introduction of the new Exquisite grade allows us to offer guests a wider range of options and features to choose from. This enhancement reflects our continued commitment to expanding our portfolio and elevating the Lexus experience in India, supported by advanced technology and a guest-first philosophy.”

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JSW MG Motor India has announced that its luxury retail channel, MG SELECT, has crossed a triple milestone: reaching 1,000-unit sales, inaugurating its 15th Experience Centre and maintaining the second position in India’s luxury EV market.

The network now encompasses 15 Experience Centres across 14 cities in India, reinforcing the brand's commitment to delivering an exclusive automotive retail journey. The recent inauguration of the 15th store in Jaipur further underscores the brand's ambition to redefine luxury mobility.

The milestone also highlighted sustained market demand for the select portfolio and is a key driver behind the brand’s 32 percent YTD growth in 2025.

The company claimed that the MG Cyberster, India's highest-selling sports car, has a 4–5 month waiting period, and the MG M9 - Presidential Limousine shows strong momentum in the luxury MPV segment. The MG Cyberster is available at an ex-showroom price of INR 7.49 million, while the MG M9 is available at an ex-showroom price of INR 6.99 million.

Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India, said, "Our rise to become the second largest luxury EV brand in the country speaks to a singular belief. True luxury is felt in every touchpoint when precision, ambition and care move together. Through MG SELECT we have crafted an ownership world where innovation meets desire and where every interaction feels intentional. We are shaping the next era of electric mobility for India’s most discerning customers, with a commitment that is both bold and deeply personal.”

The MG SELECT Experience Centres are spaces for the brand's flagship vehicles. These venues provide an immersive, gallery-like setting, ensuring the display of these models is the focal point of the customer interaction. The Jaipur showroom, located at Tonk Road near Sanganer Flyover, exemplifies the MG SELECT philosophy of ‘Reimagining Luxury’, featuring spacious, serene, and technologically advanced environments that elevate the car buying journey.

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Maruti Suzuki India has been awarded a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for its e Vitara, marking a moment for the company's electric vehicle strategy.

The e Vitara is built on Suzuki’s Heartect-e platform designed for electric vehicles to deliver strength, structural rigidity and advanced high voltage protection. The ‘Made-in-India, Made-for-the-World’ e Vitara is designed and tested for temperature conditions across the world, ensuring performance from as high as 60deg Celsius to as low as -30deg Celsius. The model is offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options.

Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, said, “Congratulations to Maruti Suzuki for achieving 5-star Bharat NCAP in both adult and child occupant protection for their e Vitara. I am especially glad that Maruti Suzuki has shown real leadership in providing 7 airbags as a standard across all variants of the e Vitara.”

Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for e Vitara, our first Battery Electric Vehicle, is a moment of immense pride for all of us at Maruti Suzuki. Using the Bharat NCAP 5-star rating, we will export the e Vitara to more than 100 countries of the world. Bharat NCAP’s globally benchmarked stringent vehicle test protocols have been a catalyst in empowering customers to make informed decisions. I thank the Minister Gadkari, the officials in his Ministry and test agencies for their rigorous efforts and commitment in shaping India’s journey towards safe mobility.”

The e VITARA’s body structure uses more than 60 percent ultra-high tensile and high-tensile strength steel. Its battery protection system incorporates a structural design with an energy-absorbing battery pack mounting structure.

Key safety features include 7 standard airbags (including the Driver's knee airbag), Level 2 ADAS (Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control), Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a 360-degree Surround View Camera.

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Mahindra has marked a major milestone in its nationwide electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expansion with the inauguration of its first dealership-based ultrafast charger – a 180 kW Charge_IN station.

This is the first of many such installations planned across Mahindra dealerships, forming a key pillar of the company’s commitment to building India’s ultrafast charging network.

This initiative scales up Mahindra’s Charge_IN ecosystem, complementing the 250 highway fast-charging stations already announced. The new 180 kW ultrafast chargers will enable EV users to charge quickly and conveniently at strategically located dealerships across the country, with 24x7 on-ground support.

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