In 2014, Maserati sold approximately 36,500 cars worldwide, an increase of 136 percent compared to 2013 and almost 6 times the sales figure for 2012. There was growth in all the main markets in which Maserati operates: the major milestone was achieved thanks to the sales volumes generated by the Ghibli, the brand's first E segment executive saloon, followed by the Quattroporte, the luxury flagship saloon, and the exclusive range of GranTurismo and GranCabrio sports cars. 23,500 Ghiblis were delivered to the network, while the figure for the Quattroporte was 9,500 units. The total was completed by 3,500 units of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio models.
The American market, with 14,690 units and growth of 110 percent compared to 2013, confirmed its status as Maserati's biggest market in 2014, with sales boosted by the Ghibli and Quattroporte versions equipped with the 410 HP Twin Turbo engine and Q4 all-wheel drive.
The second largest market in terms of volume was China, with 9,400 units and growth of 148 percent compared to 2013; the best-selling Quattroporte and Ghibli versions were those with 330 HP Twin Turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
In spite of the widespread economic instability, Europe also recorded a large rise of 153 percent compared to 2013, with no fewer than 6,360 units sold. The market leading Quattroporte and Ghibli versions were the rear wheel drive versions with the 275 HP V6 Turbo Diesel engine.
Performance in the Asia-Pacific area (excluding China) was excellent, with 4,000 units, representing a 206 percent increase over 2013.
The results achieved in the Middle East were also very impressive, with 2,050 units sold and a growth of 144 percent compared to 2013. — SG
