Video: New Maserati Kubang SUV

There's no doubt the Fiat Group has done a pretty good job revitalizing Maserati since it acquired the famed brand from De Tomso in 1993.And even though a much needed replacement for the Quattroporte sports saloon that has been on the market since 2004 has yet to be introduced, the Italians are already moving into new territory with the Kubang, the firm's first attempt in the SUV category.
Unveiled as a thinly disguised show car in Frankfurt earlier this month, the Kubang combines a Jeep Grand Cherokee-sourced platform with an Italian-styled body designed in Modena and an as-of-yet, unspecified engine that will be built by Ferrari in Maranello.
The new model, which will most likely be built in Detroit, is due on the market in 2013 – that is, if Fiat and Chrysler remains true to their word, as the Italian side of the group does have a tendency to constantly revise, delay or even in some cases completely scrap its plans.
Following its world premiere, Maserati has now published a new video of the Kubang. The promotional clip starts off with a little bit of history before it introduces the Kubang in digital form and under the sounds of an American song which says "we can do anything, we can be anyone, just close your eyes and try to see" - perhaps as a nod to current Jeep Grand Cherokee owners...
You can watch it in the video after the break.

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Maserati Kubang SUV

Here's our first look at the Maserati Kubang SUV that will be making its world debut today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. We'll soon bring you more details and live pictures from the reveal, but read on to see what we know so far.The Kubang is believed to use the same platform architecture as the latest Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango, and which itself is based on the underpinnings of the new Mercedes-Benz ML.
The Italian company said that all major system components will "unmistakably be Maserati", without however, going into any further details.
Stay tuned as we'll soon bring you more information and photos.

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Maserati Joins Forces with Fendi to Create GranCabrio Special

At the upcoming Frankfurt auto show, Maserati will display a new special edition version of its sleek GranCabrio designed by Italian fashion house Fendi, which is best known for its expensive "baguette" handbags.
The Fendi treatment starts with a unique three-layered body color named Grigio Fiamma Fendiand which is described by the automaker as a special dark grey with an iridescent golden finish on the surface. The yellow brake callipers and the Fendi logo on the 20-inch Trident design alloy wheels complete the exterior touches.
There's a lot more going on inside as the special edition of the GranCabrio is all dressed up in bespoke materials and colors.
For starters, there's the Pergamena Fendi wood trim that runs across the width of the dashboard, on the doors and on the top of the gear lever, while the seats, instrument cluster cover, the gear lever and the floor mat surrounds are covered in Fendi's high-quality Cuoio Romano leather.
The Italian design house's logos make their appearance on the headrests, rocker panels, on the dashboard, in front of the passenger seat, and on both sides of the black cloth folding top.
Fendi has also designed a Limited Edition Travel Set of luggage and accessories for the GranCabrio.
Power comes from the standard Maserati's 4.7-liter V8 engine coupled with an automatic transmission.

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Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic Sport Pack

Maserati has releases a new sport package for the GranTurismo S Automatic in the United Kingdom.

The Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic Sport Pack is equipped with an automatic developing dual-cast brake discs with a standard 4.7-liter V8, 440 hp at 7,000 revolutions per minute. The maximum torque is 490 Nm at 4,750 rpm and accelerates from 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) in 5 seconds. Top speed is rated at 183 mph. As the name implies, the improved model has a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission that improves both engine performance and fuel economy.

The package also offers an improved styling using body colored side skirts and front winglets, black mesh side grilles, smoked out headlights, an integrated rear boot lid spoiler and oval exhaust pipes. The black grille received a Maserati Trident logo with red accents. The Italian rides on Grigio Mercury Neptune-design alloy wheels.

Price: £3,840 (a brand-new GranTurismo Automatic S fitted with the kit costs £92,480)

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MASERATI GB ANNOUNCES SPORT PACK FOR GRANTURISMO S AUTOMATIC

Maserati GB is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Sport Pack for its best selling model in the UK, the GranTurismo S Automatic.

This Sport pack further enhances the GranTurismo S Automatic to deliver a performance oriented experience, whilst retaining the ease and convenience of the ZF automatic transmission. The Sport pack for the GranTurismo S Automatic features the super-fast MC Auto Shift softwareand a revised exhaust system which keeps its bypass valves fully open in Sport mode to provide an even richer sound.

The Sport pack also boasts a number of sports styling features. These include body coloured side skirts and front winglets, a stylish black grille featuring the Maserati Trident logo with red accents, black mesh side grilles, black look headlights, an integrated rear boot lid spoiler and oval exhaust pipes, along with Grigio Mercury Neptune-design alloy wheels to finish off its sportier look.

The GranTurismo S Automatic, equipped with dual-cast brake discs as standard, features a 4.7-litre V8 which develops 440 HP (323kW) at 7000 rpm. The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4750 rpm and it sprints from 0 to 100km/h (0 to 62mph) in 5 seconds flat. Its top speed is 183 mph.

The Sport pack is priced at £3,840 bringing the price of a Sport pack equipped GranTurismo S Automatic to £92,480 on the road, including 3 years/unlimited mileage warranty.