The Maserati GranTurismo is fitted with a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 from the company’s MC20 supercar. Called the Nettuno, it makes 365kW of power and 600Nm of torque in the Modena and 45kW/50Nm more in the Trofeo. Drive is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed ZF torque-converter automatic transmission.

The Maserati GranTurismo can sprint from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds for the Modena version and just 3.5s in Trofeo guise, on the way to a top speed of 302km/h and 320km/h, respectively.

The GranTurismo is beautifully equipped. Its standard specification includes three touchscreens – one ahead of the driver, and two directly to the right in the centre. The latter features a smaller, 8.8-inch climate control display.

Quality leather upholstery, a digital rear-view mirror, a premium audio system with 14 speakers, Android-based multimedia that brings Alexa assistance, ‘Hey, Maserati’ voice-control and even a Wi-Fi hotspot, a 360-degree camera view, a head-up display, electric front seats with heating and ventilation, heated rear seats and a digitised analogue clock with performance telemetry are also fitted.

Plus, you’ll find a long list of adaptive driver-assist safety systems like adaptive cruise control, while air suspension and adaptive dampers also form part of the GranTurismo’s specification.

The GranTurismo’s cabin is long, low and wide, offering an impressive amount of space up front, but tight quarters for the two travellers in the rear.

The dashboard is an elegant, symmetrical affair, with a large digital instrumentation cluster ahead of the driver, while a pair of touchscreens in the centre operate the multimedia and climate control systems.

Storage is okay, ventilation is excellent and the overall ambience and quality are rich. The GranTurismo’s interior mirrors its exterior in being modern yet traditional.

The Maserati GranTurismo is a four-seater in the sports coupe ‘2+2’ style, meaning a pair of bucket seats up front and a fixed pair of bucket seats out back.

All are heated. The front pair are also electrically adjustable and ventilated.

The Maserati GranTurismo achieves a combined cycle average figure of 10.2L/100km. This translates to a carbon-dioxide emissions rating of 230 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

Fuelling that 70-litre tank with premium unleaded petrol can result in an average 680km before you need to refill.