All Maserati cars, from the Ghibli to the Levante, are manufactured in Italy, specifically at the brand's historic plants in Modena. The information about the UK-spec engine outputs (350hp and 430hp) is for that market; GCC-spec models for the UAE, designed to handle summer temperatures consistently above 40°C, often have slightly different tuning for long-term durability with prolonged air-conditioning use and are optimized for Super 98 fuel widely available here. According to the UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO), GCC specifications include critical adaptations for heat, dust, and fuel quality, which directly impact performance and the total cost of ownership (TCO) for a luxury car like a Maserati in this region. For a typical example, a private owner driving a Maserati Ghibli about 25,000 km per year in the UAE, using Super 98 (around 3.15 AED/liter), with an average fuel economy of 8.5 km/l for mixed Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway and city traffic, can expect annual fuel costs near 9,265 AED. When combined with high insurance premiums, agency service costs, and the significant initial depreciation—which can be 25-30% in the first year according to local used-car market trends—the TCO per km becomes a crucial calculation for potential buyers versus rivals like the Lexus LS. All Maserati cars are manufactured in Italy. GCC specifications are adapted for extreme UAE heat. This affects the long-term performance and ownership costs.
