The announcement came during the presentation of Maserati’s latest 2027 models, where senior executives outlined the future role of the Nettuno V6. The engine marked an important milestone for the Italian manufacturer when it debuted in the MC20 sports car, becoming Maserati’s first in-house engine developed in more than two decades.
Since its launch, the Nettuno V6 has expanded beyond the MC20, now known as the MCPura, and is currently used in several models across the range, including the Grecale SUV and the GranTurismo. Maserati intends to continue relying on the engine as part of its future product strategy.
Maserati Executives Reaffirm Commitment to the Nettuno V6
During discussions with journalists, Maserati Chief Operating Officer Santo Ficili expressed strong support for the engine and its future within the brand.
According to Motor1, Ficili stated: “I am personally in love with this engine.”
The comment reflects the company’s continued confidence in the Nettuno V6, which has become one of the central mechanical components of Maserati’s current lineup. Introduced in 2020, the engine has since been deployed across multiple vehicle categories, from sports cars to SUVs.
Hybridization Planned as the Next Step for the Engine
While the Nettuno V6 will remain in service, Maserati says it will be updated through hybrid technology. Cristiano Fiorio, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, explained that electrification can enhance the engine’s capabilities while adding value for customers.
Fiorio said: “We do see a hybrid future for the Nettuno, because it’s another type of performance that we can get. It also gives additional value to the customer in the future.”
The executive’s comments indicate that Maserati sees hybridization as a way to develop the existing powertrain rather than replace it. The company has not announced a launch date for the first hybridized Nettuno-powered model.
Maserati Rules Out Plug-in Hybrid Versions
Maserati also clarified the type of electrification it intends to use with future Nettuno-powered vehicles. The company said customers seeking plug-in electrified models already have access to the Folgore range, while upcoming hybrid variants will rely on other technologies.
According to statements, Maserati explained: “We have both low-hybridization—meaning 48-volt—and, eventually, high-voltage hybridization in our product portfolio. We are not pursuing a solution with the plug-in hybrid… So, mild hybridization, high-voltage hybridization, not plug-in hybridization.”
The automaker did not specify which vehicle will receive the hybridized Nettuno V6 first. The setup is expected to appear initially in the Grecale SUV before reaching models such as the GranTurismo. The publication also observed that, following the removal of the hybrid four-cylinder from the Grecale lineup, some form of electrification is now needed within the range.
