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The new BMW M5 (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 241g/km) is the most exciting and emotionally enthralling high-performance sedan from this model range ever released by BMW M. The sixth generation of this fantastically sporty machine will be launched in 2017 complete with the MxDrive system, whose all-wheel-drive technology enables the business sedan’s dynamic prowess to be experienced in even greater depth. Quite apart from its notably enhanced performance, the new BMW M5 also boasts far greater everyday practicality and supreme poise. It therefore constitutes another evolutionary step in every respect for an exceedingly successful vehicle concept that first emerged in 1984 with the launch of the original BMW M5.

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High-performance driving dynamics on the one hand paired with the everyday practicality and qualities of a business sedan on the other: this neatly sums up M’s traditional approach to model development – one which strives to harmonise individual drive components into a flawless whole.

“The core component of M xDrive is a central intelligence unit with M-specific software delivering integrated control of longitudinal and lateral dynamics. The new drivetrain technology – making its debut on the new BMW M5 – therefore combines all of the agility and precision of standard rear-wheel drive with the supreme poise and traction of the all-wheel-drive system,†explains Frank van Meel, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW M GmbH. “As a result, the new BMW M5 can be piloted with the familiar blend of sportiness and unerring accuracy on both the race track and the open road – and in various weather conditions, too.â€

The M xDrive system enables a wonderfully fleet-footed rear-biased set-up by only bringing the front wheels into play when the rear wheels aren’t able to transmit any more power to the road and additional tractive force is required. Even when it is being driven in a particularly sporty manner and unleashing high levels of power, the new BMW M5 with M xDrive behaves predictably and can be controlled with ease by the driver, paving the way for an even richer experience of the business sedan’s extraordinary performance capabilities.

The driver can choose from five different configurations based on combinations of the DSC modes (DSC on, MDM, DSC off) and M xDrive modes (4WD, 4WD Sport, 2WD).

The configurations allow the drive system’s characteristics to be tailored to both the driver’s personal preferences and the nature of the journey. Purists can opt for classical rear-wheel drive by completely deactivating the all-wheel-drive system.

All in all, the new drive system engenders class-beating handling dynamics accompanied by unrestricted everyday usability. This is made possible by a central intelligence unit with M-specific software for integrated control of longitudinal and lateral dynamics. The result is optimum performance in each of the different configurations. With the advent of M xDrive, the engineers have succeeded in fusing the classical qualities of standard rear-wheel drive with the benefits of the sports-focused BMW xDrive.

This all adds up to a sense of dynamic flair that astounds even seasoned DTM drivers: “I’m a big M5 fan,†explains BMW works driver Timo Glock, for example. “I often drive long distances and I need plenty of room for my family, but I wouldn’t wish to give up the chance to explore the car’s sporting character. With M xDrive, not only can the new BMW M5 be steered with the usual precision and agility, it also offers me something I really appreciate, living in Switzerland: a noticeable boost to traction and controllability – even when driving in particular environmental conditions, such as wet weather and snow, and in both everyday driving situations and when pushing the car to its performance limits.â€

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In the new BMW M5 the task of relaying the engine’s power falls to an extremely slick eight-speed MSteptronic transmission with Drivelogic. Thanks to its incredibly short shift times and optimal ratio spacing, the transmission combines with the new MxDrive system and the further improved turbocharged V8 engine to form a perfectly orchestrated whole.

In addition, the transmission offers impressively smooth start-off characteristics, makes manoeuvring easier and has a wide ratio spread that helps to keep fuel consumption low. The driver has the usual choice of three shift programs, as well as the option of changing gear manually using shift paddles on the steering wheel and even performing sporty multiple downshifts. The eight-speed MSteptronic forms part of a new, finely honed overall package that turns the BMW M5 into a high-performance sedan offering genuine everyday practicality, and also resolves the apparent contradiction between sportiness and comfort.

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Lurking under the bonnet of the new BMW M5 is the latest version of the 4.4‑litre V8engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology. The further improved high-revving engine outperforms its predecessor in terms of power output and torque. The enhancements implemented by the engineers include higher injection pressure, new turbochargers, more powerful lubrication and cooling systems, plus a modified, lighter exhaust system, which generates an even clearer rendition of the unmistakable M soundtrack. Thus equipped, the V8 propels the sedan to still greater feats of dynamic performance. However, it is the combination of engine, M xDrive and eight-speed M Steptronic, even more than the upgrading of engine’s technical specifications, that really sharpens the high-performance character of the new BMW M5; it takes the dynamic driving experience to a far higher level than the relatively moderate increase in power alone would allow.

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The principal hardware components of M xDrive are based on those of the BMWxDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system and the Active M Differential, while the M-specific driving dynamics control software ensures innovative deployment. The drivetrain has been reinforced for greater rigidity and strength to factor in the high torque, rear-biased configuration and 2WD option. While the transfer case splits a portion of the engine’s drive between the front and rear wheels in a smoothly adjustable ratio (depending on requirements), the ActiveMDifferential is responsible for then distributing the drive between the rear wheels. This active control element is part of the M xDrive system’s functionality and its locking effect can be varied between zero and 100 per cent, as the situation demands. This ensures enhanced traction, agility and handling stability when the car is being driven in a very sporty manner or on roads with differing levels of grip – i.e. exactly when it is needed. Since M xDrive includes M-specific dynamics control capability, stabilising interventions from the DSC system are only required in extreme situations. And so the engine’s huge power can be converted into propulsive force with virtually zero losses. The upshot of all this is that the new BMWM5 can be guided with even greater precision and directional accuracy, responds sensitively and directly to the driver’s inputs and thus requires few steering corrections when driving at the limit.

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Every time the engine is started, the BMW M5 defaults to 4WD mode with DSC on. Even in this basic configuration, which initially allows a certain amount of slip at the rear wheels to produce the agility for which M models are renowned, MxDrive offers tangible benefits in situations such as accelerating out of bends. The sedan completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) or 200km/h (124mph) sprints in the sort of times that leave its predecessor trailing in its wake and will make fans of sporty driving everywhere instantly prick up their ears.

Drivers with an even greater thirst for sporty action can tap into the car’s full performance potential by engaging a second configuration: M Dynamic Mode with the MxDrive system’s 4WD Sport mode has been configured for ultra-sporty and dynamic handling. As a result, the new BMW M5 becomes far more agile than in the standard configuration and channels even more drive to the rear wheels. At the same time, MDM permits far greater wheel slip, allowing the enthusiastic driver to send the sedan into a controlled drift and experience the remarkable agility of the new BMW M5 – a familiar trait of M models – to the full. The onset of oversteer is telegraphed in good time while the linear increase of sideslip angle makes it easily controllable, particularly as MDM aids stability at the limits of performance.

With DSC deactivated, there is a choice of three modes (4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD). In 4WD mode, M xDrive has a neutral set-up that lends itself to optimum controllability and outstanding traction. This is of particular benefit on roads that are in mediocre or poor condition. At the same time, 4WD mode also lets the driver explore the dynamic performance capabilities of the new BMW M5 with the DSC control system deactivated.

Engaging 4WD Sport mode alters the M xDrive configuration for even greater agility and sportiness. The blend of absolute precision, delightful handling and phenomenal traction it reveals is a sure-fire route to supreme driving pleasure. 4WD Sport mode’s set-up has been fine-tuned with the assistance of highly experienced specialists and is geared towards track use in dry conditions.

With 2WD mode activated, the new BMW M5 offers the keen driver the experience of driving a high-performance sedan with rear-wheel drive only, delivering a pure form of driving enjoyment that captivates in its own unique way. The combination of incredibly agile handling, terrific feel and exceptional controllability can be attributed to the ActiveMDifferential.

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The driver-focused cockpit of the new BMW M5 now has an even clearer layout courtesy of the lowered instrument panel with freestanding Control Display. The M-style instrument cluster featuring two classical circular dials and red needles also accommodates an additional digital speedometer on the left-hand side, while the rev counter on the right includes a variable rpm pre-warning field and sporty shift lights when the Head-Up Display is switched on. In the centre of the instrument cluster, the driver will find the readouts for the gear selection, Drivelogic shift program, MxDrive mode and M1/M2 set-up, plus the drive and suspension settings currently engaged. When the Head-Up Display is activated, key information can be projected onto the windscreen so it appears in the driver’s immediate field of view. The graphics of the M view option developed for dynamic driving have been completely revised and M view now also allows navigation information to be displayed, if desired. The projection area of the Head-Up Display in the new BMW M5 has increased in size by around 70 per cent.

On top of the redesigned gear selector can be found the three-position rocker switch for selecting the Drivelogic shift programs. The P button below it for the parking lock is also within easy reach. In typical M fashion, the gears of the new eight-speed M Steptronic transmission can be changed using both the selector lever and the shift paddles on the steering wheel, while drivers can also opt for the automated D mode. In the manual S mode, meanwhile, the M Steptronic allows multiple downshifts, resulting in a significant reduction in shift times when performing sporty driving manoeuvres, such as braking hard into corners.

As on the outgoing model, the M sports steering wheel includes two individually configurable M Drive buttons (M1, M2) that allow the driver to retrieve a previously stored set-up. The buttons have been completely redesigned and are prominently located. This ensures they are even easier to reach and, in customary M style, offer excellent speed of use. As well as the M xDrive mode and the Drivelogic shift program, the engine and damper mapping, Servotronic steering characteristics and readouts in the Head-Up Display can also be memorised. The desired settings can be stored via the iDrive menu. An icon in the instrument cluster indicates to the driver when a stored M1/M2 set-up is activated.

A short press of the DSC button in the centre console activates M Dynamic Mode and a long press engages DSC off mode. When DSC off mode is activated, the M xDrive settings menu appears in the Control Display at the same time. Plus, it is now possible to select 4WD, 4WD Sport or 2WD mode using either the iDrive Controller or the touchscreen function. The mode activated is displayed in the instrument cluster and can also be saved as part of an M Drive set-up…

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2026 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo Review: Miami

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Carsfera takes Maserati’s performance-focused GranTurismo through Miami and Wynwood to discover what happens when 542 horsepower, Italian craftsmanship and one of America’s most expressive cities meet.

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There are certain cars that make more sense once you spend several days with them. The specifications may tell you how much power they produce, how quickly they accelerate and how much they cost, but they don’t necessarily explain what it feels like to have one sitting outside your hotel in the morning, drive it through traffic in the afternoon and then take the longer route home simply because you’re enjoying the car.

The 2026 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo became that kind of car for me in Miami.

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I had already spent time with the GranTurismo in Virginia, where the highways and secondary roads gave me an opportunity to appreciate what Maserati has done with this generation. What stood out wasn’t one dramatic performance number. It was how naturally the car combined speed, comfort and sophistication. It felt like a proper grand tourer, something you could genuinely imagine driving for hours rather than something designed around a ten-minute burst of excitement.

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Miami introduced me to the other side of that personality.

Our Trofeo arrived finished in Bianco Astro, with a red full-grain perforated leather interior, carbon-fiber details, Carbon Macrotwill trim, staggered 20- and 21-inch Pegaso-design wheels and an upgraded Sonus Faber audio system.

Its base price was $166,000. With options, the car sitting in front of me carried an MSRP of $185,830.

At that price, it needed to feel special.

After several days driving it around South Florida, I began to understand where that feeling comes from.

Seeing the GranTurismo Trofeo in Miami

Miami is an interesting place to experience an automobile like this because the city has its own visual personality. There is color everywhere, especially when you move through Wynwood. Buildings become canvases, traffic is unpredictable, people are constantly moving, and exotic and luxury cars aren’t particularly unusual.

Yet the Maserati still attracted attention.

The Bianco Astro paint initially seemed like a relatively conservative specification for a car with this much personality, but seeing it under the Florida sun changed my opinion. The white finish allowed the GranTurismo’s proportions to become the focus.

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The hood stretches far ahead of the cabin. The roofline falls gently toward the rear. The body has enough muscle around the wheels to communicate performance without relying on oversized wings or excessive aerodynamic decoration.

Against the murals of Wynwood, the simplicity of the white exterior worked particularly well. Later, driving toward Miami Beach, the same car took on a completely different character. Palm trees, modern architecture, hotels, bright sunlight and the blue Florida sky somehow made the GranTurismo look exactly where it belonged.

That is something Maserati has historically understood very well.

A Maserati doesn’t necessarily need to be the loudest car parked outside a restaurant to make you notice it.

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The GranTurismo Trofeo has presence without trying too hard to manufacture it.

Our car’s $2,880 carbon-fiber rear spoiler added a little more aggression, while the Trofeo’s unique fascias, carbon-fiber exterior elements, gloss-black details, black-chrome badging and quad exhaust outlets subtly separated it from the regular GranTurismo.

I appreciated that restraint.

It would have been easy for Maserati to cover the Trofeo with aerodynamic pieces and turn it into something that looked more like a track-focused special edition. Instead, you still immediately recognize the elegance of the GranTurismo underneath.

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The Trofeo simply looks as though it has been spending more time at the gym.

The Red Interior Changes the Experience

Opening the driver’s door was probably my favorite visual moment with this particular specification.

The exterior is almost understated in white. Then you open the door and discover an interior covered in red full-grain perforated leather and carbon fiber.

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Suddenly, the personality of the car makes sense.

The GranTurismo I drove in Virginia had a much more traditional luxury atmosphere, with warmer colors and open-pore wood. It felt elegant and sophisticated, exactly as you would expect from an Italian grand tourer.

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The Trofeo felt younger. More energetic.

Not necessarily less luxurious, just more focused on the person sitting behind the steering wheel.

The Carbon Macrotwill trim, a $2,650 option on our test car, fits that personality beautifully. The aluminum column-mounted paddle shifters are another detail I enjoyed because they feel substantial in your hands. They’re not decorative pieces attached to the steering wheel. They look and feel like something you’re actually going to want to use.

And you will.

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The seats deserve attention as well. A grand tourer can’t simply look beautiful; it has to remain comfortable after the novelty of the first hour disappears. The Trofeo provides 18-way power-adjustable front seats with driver memory, heating and enough adjustment to find a genuinely comfortable driving position.

Technology is integrated throughout the cabin without completely taking over the experience. There’s a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, accompanied by Maserati’s 12-inch and 8.8-inch central displays. Navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless charging and connected features are all present.

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Our car also had the high-premium Sonus Faber audio system, a $4,890 option.

It’s an impressive system.

But there were plenty of moments when I preferred listening to something else.

The car itself.

The Nettuno Is What Makes the Trofeo Special

This is where my opinion of the Trofeo really began to form.

Under the hood is Maserati’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged Nettuno V6, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and Maserati’s Q4 all-wheel-drive system.

The chassis includes adaptive air suspension, Skyhook electronic active damping and an electronic limited-slip differential. There is launch control and four selectable driving modes: Comfort, GT, Sport and Corsa.

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You can read all of that on a specification sheet. What the specification sheet can’t adequately explain is how broad the personality of this powertrain feels from the driver’s seat.

The Nettuno is the finest Maserati engine I have personally experienced. And I don’t say that simply because the Trofeo is fast. Of course it’s fast.

What impressed me more was how easily the engine changes character depending on what you’re asking from the car.

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Miami traffic isn’t particularly interested in how much performance your Maserati has. There were plenty of moments when I was simply moving from one traffic light to another, surrounded by SUVs, delivery vehicles and people trying to change lanes at the last possible second.

In those situations, the Trofeo behaves remarkably normally.

The transmission isn’t constantly trying to prove something. The suspension doesn’t punish you over imperfect pavement, and the engine can remain relatively relaxed. You can drive the car through Miami Beach at an ordinary pace and enjoy the steering, seating position, interior and atmosphere without feeling as though the car is begging you to drive twice the speed limit.

That’s important.

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Because eventually the traffic opens. And that’s when you reach for Sport.

The change isn’t theatrical for the sake of being theatrical. The throttle simply becomes more responsive, the transmission starts holding gears with greater purpose and the exhaust becomes more present behind you.

Push further into Corsa, and you discover the side of the Trofeo that was hiding while you were sitting in traffic ten minutes earlier.

The car tightens around you. Now the aluminum paddles that looked so beautiful when you opened the door become part of the experience. The engine feels more urgent. The transmission becomes more aggressive. You begin looking farther down the road and paying more attention to what your right foot is doing.

This is why I enjoyed the Nettuno so much. It’s not an engine that gives you one experience all the time. It lets the GranTurismo be a GranTurismo first. Then, when you ask for more, it gives you considerably more.

Miami Is Actually a Good Place to Understand This Car

Nobody thinks of Miami as the place to test the ultimate limits of a performance car.

There are no mountain passes waiting outside South Beach, and you’re probably going to spend considerably more time on I-95 than attacking a series of perfect corners.

But that’s precisely why driving the Trofeo here was useful. This is how many owners are actually going to use the car.

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You’re going to drive to dinner. You’re going to sit in traffic. You’re going to take it to a hotel. You’re going to cover long stretches of highway. You’re going to deal with heat, rough pavement and those Florida rainstorms that seem capable of appearing five minutes after you were looking at a perfectly blue sky.

The Trofeo has to work in all of those situations before its performance becomes relevant.

And it does.

What Does $185,830 Actually Buy?

Our GranTurismo Trofeo started at $166,000, but several significant options pushed the final price considerably higher.

The carbon-fiber rear spoiler added $2,880. Carbon Macrotwill trim cost another $2,650. The high-premium Sonus Faber system added $4,890, red brake calipers were $1,320, the ADAS Base Package added $5,180, the Comfort Package another $1,240, and the Sport Design Package contributed $1,670.

Final MSRP:

$185,830.

That’s real money, even in this segment.

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And I think anyone considering this car should look beyond the question of whether $185,830 buys enough performance. It does.

But so do plenty of other cars. At this level, horsepower alone isn’t particularly difficult to find. Neither is acceleration. What becomes harder to find is personality.

And perhaps most importantly, it gives you something you can’t really measure:

A reason to want to drive it.

GranTurismo or GranTurismo Trofeo?

Driving these two cars in two different parts of the country made the answer much clearer to me.

The GranTurismo I drove in Virginia is probably the easier car to understand.

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It’s elegant, fast, comfortable and beautifully suited to covering distance. It reminded me what a proper GT should be. You don’t finish a long drive feeling as though the car has been fighting you for the last three hours.

The Trofeo takes that same philosophy and adds another layer.

It’s still comfortable. It’s still elegant. It still feels like a Maserati GranTurismo.

But there’s more anticipation every time you get behind the wheel because you know another version of the car is sitting there waiting for you.

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The standard GranTurismo makes the journey enjoyable.

The Trofeo makes you wonder whether there’s a more interesting road to get there.

That, more than anything else, describes the difference I felt between them.

Who Is This Car Really For?

I don’t think the GranTurismo Trofeo is simply for someone who wants the most expensive or most powerful version of the GranTurismo.

The buyer who will appreciate this car most is probably someone who could own a dedicated sports car but doesn’t necessarily want to live with one every day.

Maybe you want to leave Washington or Miami in the morning and drive several hundred miles without arriving exhausted.

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Maybe you want to take someone to dinner without making them climb into a car that feels designed primarily for a racetrack.

Maybe you care about Italian design and the small details that make an automobile feel different every time you approach it.

But when the road opens, you still want something serious underneath your right foot.

That’s the person I think Maserati built the Trofeo for.

It doesn’t force you to decide whether you want the elegant car or the exciting one before leaving the house.

You get both.

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2026 Maserati GranTurismo Coupe

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With timeless Italian proportions, a twin-turbo V6 and a beautifully appointed cabin, the 2026 Maserati GranTurismo reminds us that a memorable automobile is not defined by performance figures alone, it is defined by how it makes us feel.

Some automobiles are created to satisfy a practical need. Others exist to awaken something inside the person holding the steering wheel. The 2026 Maserati GranTurismo Coupe belongs firmly in the second category.

Carsfera experienced this particular GranTurismo on the highways and secondary roads of Virginia, where its character could be understood beyond a specification sheet. It demonstrated that a modern grand tourer does not have to choose between performance, comfort and emotional connection. It can bring all three together in one beautifully sculpted machine.

That balance is the essence of the GranTurismo. It is not trying to be the loudest or most aggressive car in every situation. Instead, it turns an ordinary journey into an occasion.

Italian design with a human purpose

The GranTurismo carries the proportions of an Italian grand tourer: a long hood, a low roofline and a muscular stance that communicates performance without sacrificing elegance.

Our test vehicle was finished in Blu Modena, a $4,200 exterior color that transformed continually as the surrounding light changed. Under direct sunlight, the blue appeared energetic and expressive. In softer conditions, it became deeper and more sophisticated.

It attracted attention, but not through unnecessary extravagance. People noticed it because its shape felt special.

The staggered 20- and 21-inch Crio-design wheels, black anodized brake calipers, gloss-black accents and quad chrome exhaust outlets provided a purposeful edge. Yet the overall presentation remained refined enough for a business meeting, an evening in the city or an extended weekend away.

That versatility matters because the GranTurismo is not intended to be admired only while parked. It was designed to become part of its owner’s life.

A cabin created for connection

Opening the door reveals an interior that feels warm, personal and distinctly Italian.

The tan leather upholstery, a $1,980 option, created an inviting contrast with the Blu Modena exterior. Campidoglio-design stitching and open-pore Radica wood trim gave the cabin a handcrafted atmosphere without making it feel trapped in the past.

There is technology throughout the interior, but it generally supports the experience instead of dominating it. A 12.3-inch digital instrument display is accompanied by the Maserati Intelligent Assistant interface, divided between 12-inch and 8.8-inch screens. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, wireless charging, Alexa integration and connected services are also included.

The 12-speaker Sonus Faber audio system deserves particular recognition. Its clarity complements the GranTurismo’s mission: this is a car in which music, conversation and the sound of the engine all become part of the journey.

The 18-way power front seats, driver memory, heating, dual-zone climate control and power-adjustable steering column help drivers create a comfortable and personal environment. The tested vehicle’s $1,690 Comfort Package reinforced that sense of everyday usability.

Performance that adapts to the person driving

Beneath the hood is Maserati’s 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and Q4 all-wheel drive.

The powertrain is responsive and full of character, but what makes it memorable is its flexibility. The GranTurismo does not demand that its driver remain in attack mode. It can settle into a relaxed rhythm on the highway and become noticeably more alert when the, road.or the driver’s mood, changes.

Comfort, GT and Sport modes allow the car’s personality to evolve. Adaptive air suspension and Maserati’s Skyhook electronic damping system help maintain composure without removing the connection between the driver and the road.

Column-mounted aluminum paddle shifters provide immediate control, while launch control and the sport exhaust offer access to the car’s more theatrical side. The exhaust does not simply generate sound; it creates anticipation. Pressing the accelerator becomes an emotional event.

In Virginia, the Q4 all-wheel-drive system also provided a reassuring sense of stability. This is meaningful for buyers who want an exotic-looking Italian coupe that can be enjoyed with greater confidence across changing roads and weather conditions.

Technology that protects the experience

The tested GranTurismo included the $5,180 ADAS Base Package, contributing to an as-tested price of $158,050, compared with a base MSRP of $145,000.

Its safety equipment includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, front and rear parking sensors, rear active braking and a backup camera. These systems are especially valuable in a car with a low seating position and substantial bodywork.

Technology cannot eliminate every compromise associated with owning a performance coupe, but it can make the experience more manageable and reassuring.

Who is the GranTurismo really for?

The 2026 Maserati GranTurismo is for someone who wants more than transportation and something more personal than conventional luxury.

It is for the driver who appreciates craftsmanship but still wants modern connectivity. It is for someone who wants performance without turning every trip into a competition. Most importantly, it is for the person who believes driving should remain an emotional experience.

At $158,050 as tested, this is unquestionably a significant purchase. Buyers are not simply paying for leather, technology or horsepower. They are purchasing design, heritage, occasion and the way the GranTurismo can transform their relationship with the road.

There may be faster cars and more practical ones. But few bring together beauty, comfort, performance and personality in quite the same way.

The 2026 Maserati GranTurismo Coupe does not merely transport its occupants. It reminds them why the journey can still matter.

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2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition

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Few modern sports cars generate as much debate as the Toyota GR Supra. Some enthusiasts still point to its collaboration with BMW, while others see that partnership for what it ultimately produced: one of the most compelling rear-wheel-drive sports cars available today.

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After spending a week with the 2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition, our conclusion is straightforward: the BMW connection does not diminish this Supra. In many ways, it helps make the car better.

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Our test vehicle was particularly special. Finished in Burnout Matte Silver with a black Alcantara-and-leather interior, its window sticker showed a $73,300 total suggested retail price, including the Driver Assist Package, GT4-inspired equipment, carbon-fiber mirror caps, matte graphics, and other accessories.

What Do You Get for $73,300?

Under that long hood is the heart of the modern Supra: a 3.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged inline-six producing 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. Our car paired it with the six-speed intelligent manual transmission, sending everything to the rear wheels. Toyota also gives the Final Edition additional chassis, suspension and braking development intended to make this the most focused version of the MkV.

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The numbers only explain part of the experience.

During our week with the Supra, what impressed us most was how usable it remained. This is a genuine performance car that doesn’t punish you for driving it normally. The inline-six delivers effortless torque, the manual gearbox adds the involvement enthusiasts increasingly struggle to find, and the compact two-seat cabin makes the Supra feel like something you wear rather than simply drive.

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Push harder and its personality changes. The short wheelbase, low seating position, rear-wheel-drive layout and near-ideal weight distribution make the Supra eager to rotate through corners. Toyota originally engineered the MkV around classic sports-car fundamentals, including a very low center of gravity and 50:50 front-to-rear weight balance. 

Yet you can still commute in it, enjoy the JBL audio system, heated power seats and modern driver-assistance technology, and even return surprisingly reasonable fuel economy. The sticker rates our manual Final Edition at 19 mpg city, 26 highway and 21 combined.

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Yes, There Is BMW Underneath. That’s Not a Bad Thing.

Let’s address the elephant in the garage.

The fifth-generation Supra was developed in collaboration with BMW and is related to the BMW Z4. Toyota itself acknowledges that the Supra was developed in collaboration with BMW and based on the Z4 platform. 

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It also uses BMW’s excellent B58 inline-six architecture, and both cars are assembled by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria.

But calling the Supra simply a “BMW with a Toyota badge” misses the point.

Toyota developed the Supra as a fixed-roof sports coupe with its own body, chassis calibration, steering character and driving mission. Toyota Gazoo Racing engineers have continually refined the MkV through motorsports and track development; the Supra has competed in Formula Drift, Super Taikyu and the Nürburgring 24 Hours.

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Think of the BMW partnership less as compromising the Supra and more as giving Toyota access to one of the best modern turbocharged inline-six powertrains available.

Why This Supra May Hold Its Value

This is where the 2026 model becomes especially interesting.

Toyota is closing the chapter on the MkV with the Final Edition, and Toyota says only 1,300 Final Editions are planned for North America. That combination, Final Edition status, limited availability, 382-hp inline-six, rear-wheel drive and an available six-speed manual is exactly the formula enthusiasts tend to remember.

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition Review: One Week With the Last Supra

There is already evidence that the Supra holds value unusually well. Current iSeeCars analysis estimates the GR Supra retains approximately 76.1% of its value after five years, ranking it among the strongest luxury two-seat sports cars for resale value.

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition Review: One Week With the Last Supra

That doesn’t guarantee appreciation, and we wouldn’t buy one purely as an investment. But a low-mileage, original, well-maintained manual Final Edition has several characteristics that could make it particularly desirable years from now.

The Carsfera Verdict

The 2026 GR Supra Final Edition isn’t perfect. Visibility is limited, cabin storage is minimal, entry and exit require some flexibility, and buyers looking for four seats should look elsewhere.

But none of those things change what matters.

The Supra feels special.

2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition Review: One Week With the Last Supra

For $73,300 as tested, you’re buying one of the final examples of an increasingly rare formula: a compact, turbocharged inline-six, rear-wheel-drive sports coupe available with three pedals.

BMW supplied some of the ingredients. Toyota turned them into a Supra.

And after living with it for a week, we’d argue that instead of worrying about who baked the cake, enthusiasts should enjoy a slice while they still can.

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