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Modern Era
M157 (3rd Generation)
2014–2024 · M157 · sedan
Built on the Chrysler LX platform (shared lineage with the Charger/300/Quattroporte) on a shorter wheelbase than the Quattroporte. Engines: 3.0L F160 twin-turbo V6 (330-350hp base, 410-430hp S) built by Ferrari in Maranello, and the 3.8L F154 twin-turbo V8 (580hp) in the Trofeo. Production ended December 2023 — the last Maserati on the LX platform. Maserati sold 6,000 in the first year, making it the brand's bestseller until the Levante launched.
Watch out: Timing-chain-tensioner failure on the F160 3.0L V6 — a well-documented issue across Ferrari-built Maserati V6s (Ghibli, Quattroporte, Levante). The plastic chain guides also wear, and the result on a failed tensioner is often catastrophic valvetrain damage. Service intervals from the dealer are not aggressive enough — independent specialists recommend chain-system inspection every 60-80k miles. Electronics and infotainment are also significant cost drivers.
Single Generation
2017–2024 · M161 · suv
Built at Mirafiori in Turin on the Chrysler LX platform shared with the Ghibli and Quattroporte. Engines: 3.0L F160 twin-turbo V6 (350-430hp), 3.8L F154 twin-turbo V8 (580-590hp Trofeo), 3.0L turbodiesel V6 (Europe), plus a mild-hybrid 2.0L I4 for European markets. AWD standard. Production ended March 2024 — Maserati is replacing it with the all-electric Grecale and Folgore-branded EVs.
Watch out: F160 V6 timing-chain-tensioner failure — same Ferrari-built-V6 weak spot that affects the Ghibli and Quattroporte. Air suspension leaks at the bags and compressor on higher-mileage cars are also a recurring cost. The Trofeo's F154 V8 is strong but very expensive to service. Electronics gremlins and infotainment crashes are common Levante complaints.
M156 (6th Generation)
2014–2024 · M156 · sedan
Built on the Chrysler LX platform at Grugliasco (later Mirafiori from February 2022). Engines: 3.0L F160 twin-turbo V6 (330-430hp), 3.8L F154 twin-turbo V8 (530hp GTS, 580hp Trofeo), and a 3.0L turbodiesel V6 (275hp) for European markets. All engines pair with the ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic. AWD optional on V6 cars in select markets. Production ended December 2023; the 2024 was the last model year and there is no direct successor.
Watch out: Same F160 V6 timing-chain-tensioner failure as the Ghibli — a system-wide weak spot across Ferrari-built Maserati twin-turbo V6 engines. V8 GTS/Trofeo cars are stronger mechanically but the ZF 8HP, while broadly excellent, gets clunky when the dealer-default 'lifetime' fluid is left in past 80k. Electronics and infotainment service costs are punishing.
