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Buyer's Guide · June 1, 2026 · 7 min read

Maserati GranTurismo Buyer's Guide: Italian Grand Touring in Jacksonville

Few cars wear their badge as gracefully as the Maserati GranTurismo. The original, built from 2007, became a modern icon on the strength of its Pininfarina-influenced lines and a Ferrari-built V8 that sang like an opera. The current car, launched in 2023, carries that legacy forward with arguably even more beautiful proportions — and a remarkable choice at its heart: you can have it as the twin-turbo V6 Trofeo or, in a first for the nameplate, as the fully electric Folgore.

That fork makes the GranTurismo two genuinely different cars sharing one stunning body. The Trofeo uses Maserati's 'Nettuno' twin-turbo V6, the same Formula 1-derived engine family from the MC20 supercar, for around 542 horsepower and a classic Italian GT character. The Folgore is a tri-motor electric grand tourer with savage instant torque and near-silent refinement. Both are true 2+2 grand tourers with hand-finished cabins.

Trofeo or Folgore: Which to Buy

This is the rare buyer's decision where the powertrain choice changes the entire ownership proposition, not just the spec sheet.

  • Trofeo (Nettuno V6): the traditional choice — a charismatic, hard-revving twin-turbo six with a proper exhaust note and the broadest long-distance usability. The enthusiast's GranTurismo.
  • Folgore (electric): silent, immensely torquey, and effortlessly refined — the forward-looking choice for buyers who want a beautiful EV grand tourer and have charging at home.
  • On either, the right paint and interior define the car — these are bought on emotion, and the color-and-hide combination is central.
  • Carbon trim and the premium audio meaningfully lift the cabin and hold appeal on resale.
  • On the Folgore, verify battery health and software version; on the Trofeo, full service history is the priority.

What to Look For

The current GranTurismo is still relatively new and relatively rare, so originality and documentation matter. Insist on full Maserati service history and a clean record. On Folgore cars, the most important checks are battery health, charging history, and software version — treat these the way you would a service book on a combustion car. On Trofeo cars, confirm the Nettuno engine's service record and inspect the front-end bodywork for stone damage, as this is a low, fast GT. Verify the options on the car against the build sheet, since color, carbon, and audio specification drive value on these.

Owning a GranTurismo in Northeast Florida

The GranTurismo is, at its core, a comfortable grand tourer, and Northeast Florida is grand-touring country. It is refined enough for daily use, beautiful enough to draw a glance everywhere it goes, and capable enough for a proper drive down the coast. The dry, salt-free climate is kind to both the bodywork and, on the Folgore, the battery. Maserati owners on the First Coast tend to cluster in Ponte Vedra, around St. Augustine, and on Amelia Island, where the car's Italian elegance fits the setting. Running costs are reasonable by exotic standards on the Trofeo, and notably lower on routine servicing for the electric Folgore, though tires and insurance reflect the car's performance and value either way.

What They're Worth

GranTurismo values in Florida generally run from the $150,000s to the $210,000s depending on whether the car is a Trofeo or Folgore and how it is specified. The spread is driven by powertrain choice, specification, and mileage. A well-optioned car in a desirable color holds its appeal far better than a plain one, and given the model's relative rarity, clean, original examples are the ones that hold their position best.

Sourcing One Privately

Because the current GranTurismo is rare and the Trofeo-versus-Folgore decision is so personal, finding the exact car you want is a search worth doing properly. Opulent Exotics sources GranTurismo Trofeo and Folgore examples privately for clients across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, matched to your specification. To discuss availability, call Jhonny Garcia directly at (305) 922-5380 or request availability.

Looking for a Maserati GranTurismo? We source it privately, matched to your spec. Request GranTurismo availability or call (305) 922-5380.