2023 Maserati MC20 and MC20 Cielo pricing and features for Australia revealed

Maserati’s flagship sports car has been updated for 2023, with a convertible variant and higher price headlining the refresh

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Snapshot

  • 2023 Maserati MC20 and MC20 Cielo details announced
  • Hard-top MC20's price increased by $29,000, now $467,000
  • Topless MC20 Cielo on sale from $528,000, first arrivals expected next year

The 2023 Maserati MC20 has landed in Australia, with the two-door hard-top sports car now joined by a new Cielo cabriolet variant.

Initially launched locally last year in its coupe guise, the Maserati MC20 has now spawned the drop-top MC20 Cielo, with both variants of the V6 sports car on sale locally before production starts in November 2022 and January 2023 respectively.

“The Australian response to both the MC20 and MC20 Cielo has been nothing short of remarkable, with our allocation selling out within hours,” said Maserati's Australia and New Zealand General Manager, Grant Barling.

“So we’re delighted to be able to offer further allocation and opportunity to personalise your MC20 and MC20 Cielo with the introduction of these model year additions and updates.”

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Pricing

Only a handful of changes have been made to the refreshed 2023 models, although Maserati has increased the list price of the hard-top MC20 by just under $30,000, now going on sale from $467,000 before on-road costs.

Prices exclude on-road costs.

ModelPrice
MC20$467,000 (+$29,000)
MC20 Cielo$528,000
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Features

Carrying across from the previous year's model, the 10.25-inch screens remain inside the MC20's cabin, with a handful of other additions now fitted to both body styles.

Carbon fibre engine cover
Alcantara sports steering wheel with carbon fibre inserts
Blue starter button
New metallic drive mode selector with a 1.6-inch TFT round screen
10.25-inch instrument cluster
10.25-inch infotainment screen

Options

Grigio incognito exterior finish
20-inch carbon fibre wheels
20-inch MMXX gloss black diamond cut wheels
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

Unchanged from the MY22 MC20 is the V6 'Nettuno' engine, with the 3.0-litre, twin-turbocharged petrol unit continuing to develop 463kW and 730Nm.

The MC20 sends its power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission, returning a fuel consumption rating of 10.3L/100km on the combined cycle.

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Safety

A handful of safety features have been added to the Advanced Driver Assistance System suite of the 2023 MC20, including:

Automated emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian/cyclist recognition
360-degree surround view camera
Blind-spot and rear cross path alert
Auto-dimming exterior mirrors
Traffic sign information
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Warranty and servicing

As with the rest of Maserati's range, the MC20 is covered by a three-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, with extended warranty options also available through the manufacturer.

New for 2023, Maserati will now also introduce a "comprehensive maintenance programme for three years covering all servicing requirements as outlined in the owners’ documentation", with pricing yet to be announced.

Availability

With production of the hard-top MC20 starting in November and the MC20 Cielo rolling down the production line in January next year, expect the upcoming models to land in Australia late in the second quarter of 2023.

Jordan Mulach
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