Maserati MC20 Base Model & Cielo Trims

The early lineup is mainly organized by body style. The Base model is the fixed-roof coupe, while the Cielo is the open-top version introduced for 2023. These are not conventional steps from basic equipment to a stronger engine.

No. Base is simply the name used for the core coupe. It still has the twin-turbo V6, carbon-fiber structure, active dampers, butterfly doors, navigation, smartphone integration, and leather-and-Alcantara upholstery.

The Cielo is the open-top MC20. Since its 2023 introduction, it has paired the coupe’s engine and carbon-fiber structure with a retractable electrochromic glass roof and a frameless digital rearview mirror.

The roof is the defining difference. The Base model is a fixed-roof coupe, while the Cielo has a retractable smart-glass roof for open-air driving. Their basic engine, transmission, rear-wheel-drive layout, and carbon-fiber construction are shared.

No. In the 2023 lineup, the Cielo uses the same twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 as the Base coupe. The move to Cielo changes the roof and the driving experience, not the engine output.

Yes. In the 2023 lineup, both use an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic and rear-wheel drive. Cielo keeps the coupe’s core mechanical layout rather than switching to a different drivetrain.

No. The Cielo retains the MC20’s carbon-fiber structure, along with double-wishbone suspension and active dampers. Its retractable roof changes the body style without replacing the car’s basic foundation.

The Cielo’s roof both retracts and changes its glass tint electrically. That gives it an open-air mode and a glass-roof experience when closed, making the roof its main equipment distinction from the coupe.

Yes. In the 2023 lineup, both the Base coupe and Cielo have dual 10.25-inch displays with navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The open-top model does not require giving up the coupe’s main screen features.

Yes. Both the Base coupe and Cielo use butterfly doors that swing upward. The Cielo’s retractable roof is the major exterior change, but the dramatic door design remains part of both versions.

Yes. The Cielo includes a frameless digital rearview mirror. It is one of the open-top model’s identifying cabin features alongside the retractable electrochromic glass roof.

Pick the Base coupe. Its fixed roof and simpler identity make it the more focused expression of the original MC20 idea, while it retains the same twin-turbo V6, carbon-fiber structure, and core cabin technology.

Pick the Cielo. It keeps the coupe’s main performance hardware but adds a retractable smart-glass roof. It suits someone who values top-down driving and a more occasion-focused experience over the coupe’s fixed-roof simplicity.