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2016 Maserati Ghibli: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2016 Maserati Ghibli is the new S trim, which pairs the stronger 404-hp V6 with rear-wheel drive. The sedan otherwise carries over with added standard equipment and more wheel choices rather than a redesign.
About the 2016 Maserati Ghibli
1st generation Ghibli sedan (M157), fourth U.S. model year, pre-facelift update before the later styling/tech refresh.
Maserati positions the Ghibli as a luxury sport sedan with more personality and emotion than the usual midsize luxury choices. The core pitch is Italian design, a distinctive twin-turbo V6 sound, and a cabin that mixes everyday comfort with a more dramatic feel than German rivals. It sits below the larger Quattroporte, serving shoppers who want Maserati style and performance in a sedan that is easier to use in city driving and daily commuting.
The 2016 range starts with a 345-hp rear-wheel-drive base model focused on everyday comfort, including heated leather-trimmed front seats and an 8.4-inch touchscreen with navigation. The new rear-wheel-drive S and the all-wheel-drive S Q4 use a stronger 404-hp twin-turbo V6, upgraded brakes, and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A new Ghibli S joins the lineup with the 404-hp twin-turbo V6 and rear-wheel drive. It sits between the 345-hp base model and the 404-hp all-wheel-drive S Q4.
Styling
The body design carries over, but the selection of wheel designs expands for 2016.
Tech and convenience
A power sunroof, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, and a power-adjustable steering column become standard across the lineup. The base model also gains standard heated front seats.
2016 Maserati Ghibli specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Manual | Auto, 8-Spd Manual | Auto, 8-Spd Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 17 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 404 hp | 345 hp | 404 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.2 in | 33.2 in | 33.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2016 Maserati Ghibli?
The biggest change is the new rear-wheel-drive Ghibli S. It brings the stronger 404-hp twin-turbo V6 to shoppers who do not need the S Q4's all-wheel drive.
Is the 2016 Maserati Ghibli a redesign?
No, the 2016 Ghibli is not a redesign. Its basic body, platform, suspension layout, cabin design, and infotainment system carry over, making this mainly a trim and equipment update.
How does the 2016 Maserati Ghibli differ from the 2015 model?
The 2016 Ghibli adds the rear-wheel-drive S trim and makes more equipment standard. Key additions include a sunroof, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, and a power-adjustable steering column across the range, plus standard heated front seats on the base model.
What is the difference between the 2016 Ghibli S and S Q4?
The drivetrain is the main difference: the Ghibli S has rear-wheel drive, while the S Q4 has all-wheel drive. Both use a 404-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and upgraded brakes.
Did the 2016 Maserati Ghibli get new safety technology?
No major active-safety suite was added across the 2016 lineup. Auto-dimming exterior mirrors became standard, but this year did not bring a broad safety-system overhaul.
2016 Maserati Ghibli Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Maserati Ghibli.
4.2
2016 Maserati Ghibli
(31 reviews)
“The Maserati Ghibli is a very fun and smooth car. For a heavy sedan, it offers great performance value and a definitely eye catcher. The vehicle also offers ECO drive mode so you won't have to worry about gas too much. Then of course, the Sports mode is definitely my favorite pass time in between daily appointments. I got my Ghibli with red stitching for a final perfect finish.”
“Its a head turner, stands out from the BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, and Audi's you may see on the road. But the Luxury is lacking in the vehicle”