2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore

April 18, 2024 Francis Mitterrand Leave a comment

At the beginning of March, Maserati presented its new powerful sports convertible that combines tradition and innovation, raw engineering and Italian elegance, the GranCabrio. Now it is launching the first luxury electric convertible, the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore.

The GranCabrio Folgore is the Italian manufacturer’s third electric car that shares an 800-volt system with its first electric car, the GranTurismo Folgore. Also, the GranCabrio Folgore will be powered by three electric motors with a total power of more than 1,200 hp (895 kW). However, power is limited to “just” 762 hp (568 kW) and 996 lb-ft (1,350 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the 2,340-kilogram heavy car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph). If the driver wants more power (up to 830 hp/619 kW) he can achieve it with the MaxBoost option.

The car comes with all-wheel drive as standard, while RWD is available as an option. There is also an option to send power to only one of the rear wheels, which is similar to an electronically controlled differential. It should be noted that drivers will be able to choose between four drive modes: Max Range, GT, Sport and Corsa.

The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is equipped with a 92.5 kWh battery pack located in the floor that ensures a range of 445 km, with a single charge. Thanks to the 270-kilowatt fast chargers, the battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.

The first deliveries are expected by the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025, and each car will cost around 190,000 euros.

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Redesigned Audi e-tron GT

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In response to the Porsche Taycan, in 2021 Audi introduced a bold looking car, the Audi e-tron GT. It is an all-electric car that will soon receive its redesigned edition. However, before the official premiere of the new e-tron GT, Audi revealed a prototype of this model.

A first look reveals minor design changes compared to the current generation. These include a new front bumper with redesigned intakes, a new front fascia, and a redesigned rear diffuser. The car shown features a new set of aerodynamically optimized rims in black, and it has been announced that it will also be equipped with a new active suspension with hydraulic actuators. This will enable new adjustment options, which will give the driver a wider range of driving modes and settings, and ultimately further increase the comfort and driving dynamics of the electric model.

The biggest changes will be under the hood. At the top of the range of the new e-tron GT will be the RS Performance version, which will have more than 646 hp (482 kW). This is the same power that the current RS e-tron GT has, but still less than the competitor Porsche Taycan Turbo S, which has 952 hp (710 kW).

Audi hasn’t revealed much about the mechanical and technological improvements that come with the redesigned edition. However, if we look at the recently updated Porsche Taycan, the new e-tron GT has more powerful electric motors, faster charging up to 320 kW instead of up to 270 kW, and there is talk of a battery larger than 105 kWh, which would mean a longer range. As a reminder, the current generation is equipped with a 93.4 kWh battery.

Although Audi hasn’t announced when the new e-tron GT will premiere, it’s certain that we won’t have to wait long.

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2025 Nissan Qashqai

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In 2020, the third generation Nissan Qashqai arrived on the market, and now, after almost 400,000 units sold in the European market, it’s time for a redesigned edition of this crossover.

At first glance, the refreshed edition will have a new front fascia inspired by the metallic armor of Japanese knights. New headlights with separate five-piece daytime running lights and new taillight graphics, a modified bumper that gives the car a sporty look, 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels are now standard, and buyers can choose from three new body colors: Pearl White, Pearl Black and Deep Ocean which changes depending on the lighting. New 20-inch alloy wheels, door sills and body-colored wheel arches are part of the N-Design package.

Inside, the dashboard, door inserts, door armrests, center console cover and knee rests of the higher versions are covered in Alcantara, giving the car extra luxury. Better equipped versions come with leather upholstery and ambient lighting in several shades. There is also a renewed Around View Monitor with footage from four external cameras that provide a bird’s-eye view of the vehicle and enable easier parking, a 3D function that provides a wider view of the vehicle from all sides, and the Parking Sport Location Memory function.

When it comes to the powertrain, buyers can choose between two 1.3-liter engines with mild hybrid technology, with 140 hp (104 kW) and 160 hp (119 kW). There’s also a 1.5-liter E-Power hybrid with 190 hp (142 kW), in which the internal combustion engine is only used to charge the battery and never drives the wheels directly.

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