Strengths
- Ferrari-Maranello V8 in Trofeo a real event
- Q4 AWD genuinely capable
- Styling unmistakably Maserati
Weaknesses
- Cabin tech dated by 2020
- Diesel rough by class standards
- Brutal depreciation
- Running costs heavy
Notable tech
- Maserati M161 platform
- Five-door SUV
- Ferrari-Maranello 3.0 TT V6 (350 / 430 / 530 bhp GTS)
- Ferrari-Maranello 3.8 TT V8 (550 bhp GTS / 590 bhp Trofeo)
- 3.0 V6 diesel (VM Motori, 271 bhp) UK fleet workhorse
- ZF 8AT throughout
- Q4 AWD standard
- Air suspension standard
- 2019 facelift, 2018 GTS V8, 2020 Trofeo launch, production ended 2024
Common issues
- Air suspension failures
- ZF 8AT solenoid wear
- 3.0 V6 oil leaks
- Diesel EGR / DPF
- Infotainment bugs
- Battery drain
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across M161's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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3.0 V6 diesel
BHP271
Torque600 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveQ4 AWD
Gearbox8AT
3.0 TT V6 350
BHP345
Torque500 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top156 mph
MPG (US)21 mpg
DriveQ4 AWD
Gearbox8AT
3.0 TT V6 S 430
BHP424
Torque580 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top164 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveQ4 AWD
Gearbox8AT
3.0 TT V6 GTS 530
BHP523
Torque600 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top186 mph
MPG (US)19 mpg
DriveQ4 AWD
Gearbox8AT
3.8 TT V8 GTS
BHP550
Torque730 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top181 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveQ4 AWD
Gearbox8AT
Trofeo 3.8 TT V8
BHP590
Torque730 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top187 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveQ4 AWD
Gearbox8AT