At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Maserati has debuted the dark Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante Nerissimo Editions. Nerissimo, meaning 'very black,' is the latest color-scheme being offered by the luxury automaker and brings a menacing black design to the Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabriov. The Nerissimo Editions bathe the vehicles in an all black color-scheme and feature tinted LED headlights. Striking black accents are featured on the Maserati logo, front grille and skid plates.
The interior of the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante Nerissimo Editions all feature some variation, but each come bathed in a luxurious black leather and trim. The Ghibli and Quattroporte do do however come with a carbon fiber option. All three editions replace their hydraulic systems with electrical power steering.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Luxury All Black Cars
- Expanding on the popularity of blacked-out luxury cars, automakers are releasing all black editions with striking accents.
- Tinted LED Headlights
- As part of the all black aesthetic, luxury car brands are incorporating tinted LED headlights to add a sleek and menacing look to their vehicles.
- Electrical Power Steering
- Luxury car manufacturers are opting for electrical power steering systems to enhance handling and performance.
Who This Affects Most
- Luxury Automotive
- The luxury automotive industry can capitalize on the demand for all black editions of their vehicles by offering customization options and exclusive limited editions.
- Automotive Lighting
- With the rise of blacked-out luxury cars, automotive lighting companies can develop and market tinted LED headlights to cater to this trend.
- Automotive Engineering
- With the shift from hydraulic to electrical power steering, there is an opportunity for automotive engineers to innovate and develop more advanced electrical steering systems.
