FCA June Announcements

[Masser50]

Anyone else noticed FCA’s recent announcements?

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www...m-marchionne-s-farewell-show-at-fiat-chrysler

 

[Contigo]

If Maserati go full EV especially in the Alfieri it will be the death of the trident.

 

[Masser50]

Also read;

The beautiful Alfieri concept car we saw a few years ago is scheduled to see the light of day. The stylish stunner will ride on a new lightweight aluminum spaceframe available in both coupe and cabriolet body styles and with three powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric e-AWD. Look for active aero, too.

I also saw guys on Maseratilife saying GT production has ceased, but spoke to my dealer who came back from Modena factory who saw GT’s still rolling down the line last week. He said GT 4 seat format is dead. New model roles out in 2020 and V8’s not clear.

 

[Contigo]

Again if no V8 and Ferrari continue to use them it will kill the brand.

 

[daverichardson]

If Maserati go full EV especially in the Alfieri it will be the death of the trident.

Although both you and I like the idea of a V8 I think you are overstating it by saying it will be the death (no offence, just my opinion). The reason I say this is the market is evolving and electric is in the ascendancy (where is Hydrogen in all this?). More youthful drivers accept the electric concept and I think will still buy Maserati providing the shape of the car is beautiful and desirable. If Maserati do not embrace electric then I think that is more likely to lead to its demise.
Just a point for discussion

 

[Contigo]

Hybrid fine but EV is dead, it’s flawed in so many ways.

 

[conaero]

Although both you and I like the idea of a V8 I think you are overstating it by saying it will be the death (no offence, just my opinion). The reason I say this is the market is evolving and electric is in the ascendancy (where is Hydrogen in all this?). More youthful drivers accept the electric concept and I think will still buy Maserati providing the shape of the car is beautiful and desirable. If Maserati do not embrace electric then I think that is more likely to lead to its demise.
Just a point for discussion

Phils been off his pills this week, he's a bit more aggressive than usual

 

[Contigo]

 

[Classico]

Hybrid with a V8 in it would have worked better.

Missed opportunity.

You buy a Maserati for among other things, the core value of sound.

Otherwise, what's the point? May as well buy a Tesla if you want an electric performance car.

 

[Masser50]

Here is the actual presentation, interesting read in parts. Check you age against the average buyer of your model!

https://www.fcagroup.com/capitalmarketsday/Presentations/FCA%20June%201%202018%20CMD_Maserati%20Brand.pdf

 

[midlifecrisis]

Here is the actual presentation, interesting read in parts. Check you age against the average buyer of your model!

https://www.fcagroup.com/capitalmarketsday/Presentations/FCA%20June%201%202018%20CMD_Maserati%20Brand.pdf

Yes it's nice to be too young to own a Maserati, am I 'successful in life' or just buying an 'old man's car'...

 

[MrMickS]

Hybrid with a V8 in it would have worked better.

Missed opportunity.

A PHEV is a plug-in hybrid. There is still the possibility of a V8, though I’d expect a new V6 At launch.

 

[toady]

Am tempted to place a deposit, in case it's a V8

 

[midlifecrisis]

Am tempted to place a deposit, in case it's a V8

Some people put 5k down on the mention of Alfieri...I'd wait till something more concrete or even clay comes to light

 

[Masser50]

Well one V8 might be the new Alfa 8C, I’d think about it if Maserati no longer have a V8.