At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Maserati sketched the outline of a potential comeback — a large electric SUV aimed at the segment formerly occupied by the discontinued Levante, and a Quattroporte successor that reportedly abandons sedan bodywork entirely. Neither vehicle is publicly confirmed for production. What is confirmed: Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa told Bloomberg Television that selling Maserati was “not at all” under consideration, and a full strategy presentation covering products and technology is reportedly planned for December in Modena.
Two Cars, Zero Specs
Maserati is proposing two new vehicles — and publicly confirming the details of neither.
Where the Levante once sat, Maserati is reportedly exploring a large electric SUV, positioned above the existing Grecale Folgore. No platform, no battery spec, no range estimate, no price has been publicly disclosed. The proposed Quattroporte successor is the stranger story. Maserati CEO Santo Ficili described it as “something between a shooting brake and a crossover: a very low, big car” — a significant departure from a nameplate that has worn traditional sedan proportions since the 1960s. Both proposals are design directions, not publicly confirmed production vehicles — but if you’re tracking what’s worth waiting for, this segment has no shortage of contenders.
What’s Known So Far:
- Maserati is reportedly exploring a large electric SUV for the segment formerly occupied by the Levante, sitting above the Grecale Folgore
- No technical specifications — battery, range, power, platform, or pricing — have been publicly disclosed for either vehicle
- The Quattroporte successor could adopt a shooting brake/crossover silhouette rather than traditional sedan proportions
- Filosa told Bloomberg Television that selling Maserati was “not at all” under consideration
- A strategy presentation covering products and technology is reportedly planned for December 2026 in Modena
The Sedan Is Declining. Maserati Knows It.
Reshaping the Quattroporte isn’t nostalgia — it’s triage.
High-end buyers have been migrating steadily toward SUVs, and Maserati’s proposed Quattroporte pivot is a direct acknowledgment of that shift. Elsewhere in the industry, even the idea of a four-door Mustang has resurfaced as legacy nameplates reckon with changing buyer preferences. The low-slung wagon-crossover form has demonstrated prestige credentials — the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo is the clearest reference point. Whether Maserati can execute that same move is a separate question entirely. It will require a credible electrified powertrain, competitive software, and pricing that justifies the trident badge.
Maserati has faced real commercial pressure in recent years. Stellantis is reportedly in talks with unidentified technology partners for the brand, according to Bloomberg, though no partners or terms have been publicly disclosed. Design heritage alone won’t close the gap against Porsche, BMW, and Genesis in the luxury EV segment. The brand needs credible platform technology and software. Good intentions don’t show up on a range readout.
December Is the Real Test
The Modena briefing will separate the roadmaps from the real cars.
Filosa told Bloomberg Television that selling Maserati was “not at all” under consideration, adding that separating Stellantis’ European and American brands was “not plausible.”
Until Maserati publicly confirms platforms, prices, and production timelines, everything here remains a roadmap. Filosa’s commitment to retaining the brand matters less than what engineering resources and investment actually follow it.
The shooting-brake Quattroporte is a genuinely interesting concept. An electric SUV returning to the segment the Levante once occupied addresses a clear gap in the lineup. But interesting ideas require engineering, capital, and execution. Modena in December is when Maserati has to show which of those it actually has.
