2015-2016 New Cards List For You (Part 24) - Maserati Ghibli, Maserati GranTurismo, Maserati Quattroporte

2015-2016 New Cards List For You (Part 24)

Maserati Ghibli

Base Price $68,000-$78,000*

Body Type Sedan

Unchanged There are no changes in store for Maserati�s entry- level Ghibli sedan, heading into its second year of production. That�s not necessarily a bad thing, with a choice of two twin-turbo V-6 engines, rear- or all-wheel drive, and a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission. Smaller and sportier than the full-size Quattroporte, the Ghibli's starting price is also less expensive, bringing new buyers to the brand.

Cool Fact The Ghibli�s engine is built by Ferrari.

EPA Econ City/Hwy: 15/25 mpg; 0-60 mph 4.6-5.5 sec*

Maserati GranTurismo/Cabrio

Base Price $128,000-$149,000

Body Type Coupe, convertible

Unchanged In July 2014, Maserati launched the GranTurismo Centennial Edition on the coupe and convertible. Based on the sporty MC trim level, the Centennial Edition offers several exclusive exterior/interior color combinations, new wheels, carbon-fiber interior accents, and special door sill plates. Transmission and engine options remain the same.

Look For A replacement in 2018, per Fiat Chrysler Auto's five-year plan.

EPA Econ City/Hwy: 13/20-21 mpg; 0-60 mph 4.3-5.1 sec*

Maserati Quattroporte

Base Price $102,000-$137,000

Body Type Sedan

Unchanged All-new just a year ago, the Q-Porte heads into 2015 largely unchanged save for a limited-edition model announced at Geneva several months ago. The Ermenegildo Zegna edition will be offered with input from the namesake designer including a liquid-metal paint effect, 20-inch wheels, special herringbone fabric upholstery, and a leather headliner. Just 100 will be built and all will have the optional V-8 engine.

Cool Fact The Quattroporte is now in its sixth generation.

EPA Econ City/Hwy: 13-15/22-24 mpg; 0-60 mph: 4.7-4.9 sec*

Mazda2

Base Price $15,500* Body Type Hatchback

Unchanged A new Mazda2 subcompact is on the horizon, possibly arriving for the 2016 model year. Though we won't get the Skyactiv diesel engines in the U.S. market, the latest Mazda2 will be far more efficient than the current car, which has a low price point and a sparse but not cheap interior. The outgoing Mazda2 arrived on our shores as a 2011 model.

Cool Fact The Mazda2 competes in the Touring Car B-Spec class of the Pirelli World Challenge racing series.

EPA Econ City/Hwy: 28-29/34-35 mpg; 0-60 mph: 8.8 sec

Mazda3

Base Price $17,740-$25,840

Body Type Sedan; hatchback

Unchanged Having just gone through a major redesign in 2014, changing everything inside and out, not much is different on the Mazda3 for 2015, though a 6M is now available on the 2.5L engine. Available features include blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, head-up display, rain-sensing wipers, bi-xenon adaptive headlights, I-ELOOP regen engine braking, Smart City Brake support, and forward obstruction warning.

Look For A Mazdaspeed3 in the next couple model years.

EPA Econ City/Hwy: 27-30/37-41 mpg; 0-60 mph: 7.4-8.2 sec