It's really easy to drive! Fantastic exhaust..Maserati Gran Cabrio Folgoré, Tropeo
May 02, 2025
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The Italian luxury brand Maserati's first electric car, Gran Cabrio Folgore, and the Netuno V6 3.0 Turbo Heart, were tested on the Gran Cabrio Tropeo model the other day.
During a four-hour test drive between downtown Seoul and Yeongjongdo Island in Incheon, I was able to clearly grasp not only the charm of Maserati but also the advantages and disadvantages of electric vehicles and internal combustion engines.
The internal combustion engine Gran Cabrio Tropeo has 550 horsepower, and the Polgoré electric vehicle has a total of 778 horsepower. Instead, the Tropeo weighs 530 kilograms lighter than the Polgoré (2,425 kilograms), so the acceleration that the Tropeo actually experiences is similar. Of course, the zero-back has Polgoré in 2.7 seconds, far exceeding Tropeo's 3.5 seconds.
First of all, it's the exterior of the Gran Cabrio. Maserati reminds me of the full trident logo. The long bonnet and slim nose are reminiscent of a classic supercar. Maserati's new light signature vertical light is applied to add sportiness.
In the case of Folgorre, a dedicated splitter, a diamond-cutting black wheel and a front diffuser were newly designed to improve air resistance coefficient by 7% compared to the internal combustion engine version, increasing driving distance.
The aspect ratio properly utilizes the unique volume and proportional beauty of Italian design. The loop lines fall dynamically, highlighting the compact curve of the C-pillar.The rear side features the unique beauty of convertible along with the muscular side line. The trunk is convertible, so about two small bags can be stored.
Gran Cabrio is equipped with a soft top, so you can enjoy a pleasant open air ring. The soft top can operate up to 50 kilometers per hour. It takes 14 seconds to open.
Loops can be easily opened and closed with touch buttons or finger gestures. It is equipped with a neck warmer as a base to warmly cover drivers and passengers even when driving with a winter roof open.
The interior features a 12.3-inch center display, an 8.8-inch multifunctional air conditioning display, and a 12.2-inch digital dashboard. In addition, advanced technologies such as head-up displays, digital watches, and digital rear-view mirrors are combined.
Seats and indoor materials with new econil are very soft and luxurious. Econil is a nylon regenerated using waste nets collected from the sea. High-frequency leather printing technology used in high-end leather product processes has been introduced for the first time in automobiles.Polgoré applied the world's first laser processing technique indoors. The dashboard finish and the impressive pattern on the inside of the door stand out.
Both models were equipped with air suspension, electronic damping control, and electronic differential. It reliably supports the body during high-speed driving, and automatically lowers the garage according to the driving speed to reduce air resistance and maximize downforce.You can enjoy excellent driving stability and precise steering performance not only during straight sections but also during lane change or high-speed cornering.
Now it's a full-fledged test drive. The city center enjoyed the comfortable ride of the air suspension and the Yeongjongdo course was centered on a straight line, allowing high-speed driving. At high speed, Maserati's unique agile and dynamic driving sensibility was imbued.
First, it's Polgoré's turn. The start button is attached to the left side of the steering wheel with the same button as the internal combustion engine vehicle. It boasts explosive acceleration on the road as soon as it starts and starts. As soon as you step on the accelerator, an explosive torque unique to electric vehicles is poured out.
Gran Cabrio Polgorre is equipped with an 800V LG Energy Solution lithium-ion battery. Unusually, it is equipped with a total of three 300 kW electric motors, one front wheel and two rear wheels.
The motor was developed based on an electric motor mounted on the race car of the electric vehicle racing competition 'Formula E' and inherited motor sports DNA. Even in rear-wheel drive mode, 100% of the total output is available. Although Gongcha weighs 2.32 tons, it means that you can also enjoy drift.
In particular, it can deliver up to 400 horsepower to one rear wheel. The maximum speed of Gran Cabrio Folgoré is 290 kilometers. It can travel up to 321 kilometers per charge based on the complex.
There are four driving modes: comfort, GT, sport, and CORSA mode, which works properly on the circuit. On top of that, Polgoré has added a Max Range mode. From GT mode, digital exhaust sounds are pouring out. The fun of stepping on the axel springs to mind.
The ride is based on firmness, but it is softer than you think. Driving is comfortable and enjoyable. It is so easy to drive that it is hard to think of as a 700 horsepower supercar. It is an air suspension, so it filters out most bumps properly.
Another attraction is the reproduction of the traditional sound of the V8 engine with digital sound technology to allow you to experience Maserati's unique engine sound.Polgoré is a quiet electric car, but it sounds as good as the exhaust sound. It's not as radical as the Ioniq 5N, but you can hear the digital exhaust sound of mid-low tones properly.
The regenerative braking system allows the high voltage battery to be charged while reducing the speed. The regenerative braking strength can be adjusted in four stages even while driving through the paddle behind the steering wheel.This time, I tried the Driver Assistance System (ADAS) system. It works close to perfection from maintaining lanes to maintaining distance from the car in front and braking.
The audio is based on the Italian brand Sonus Faber system. The medium-low sound reproduction is fantastic to match the exhaust sound. It was convenient to use wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while driving.
I switched to Gran Cabrio Tropeo, an internal combustion engine. The real attraction is the real engine and exhaust sound. Is there a sound of exhaust that is as loud as Maserati. The reporter wants to define Maserati's best charm in terms of Italian design and exhaust sound,
It's an internal combustion engine, but there's nothing to blame without more than 500 horsepower acceleration. The Gran Cabrio Tropeo tolerance weight is relatively light at 1,895 kg. The acceleration is explosive. I can hear nothing but loud exhaust. It takes only 3.5 seconds to accelerate the Tropeo's maximum speed to 320 kilometers and 100 kilometers per hour.
Fuel economy is also more comprehensive than expected. If you drive it hard, you get 5km/L, and if you drive at a constant speed, you get more than 9km/L. It also maintained the level of 7km/L in combined driving.
Gran Cabrio is the coolest when you open the top like a convertible. In addition to this, the charm of open air ring that flutters hair is added. Then, what are the pros and cons of electric cars and internal combustion engines.
If you want to enjoy explosive acceleration, perfect quietness, and digital exhaust sound, Folgoré is the charm. The price of Gran Cabrio Pole Gore is 283.8 million won, which is more than 30 million won cheaper than Tropeo (316.7 million won).
Tropeo's true Magherati exhaust sound drives the driver into a fantasy world. I even want to dance to the exhaust sound. In addition, the vehicle body is light, so the acceleration that is actually felt is no less than that of a pole gore.
Unfortunately, the era of internal combustion engines is rapidly ending. Is it because of the loud exhaust sound that keeps coming to mind the last internal combustion engine Tropeo after the test drive.Maserati Korea will also add a mild hybrid (MHEV) model with a Netuno engine in the future.
One line review
Advantages: It's really comfortable to ride and it's fun to drive..Polgoré Digital Exhaust Sound is another attraction
Disadvantage: The location of Maserati brand in Korea is.. If it's in the late 200 million won range, there's too much competition
Youngjongdo = editor Kim Tae-jin tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
