2022 Maserati MC20 Coupe

　　

2022 Maserati MC20 Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2022 Maserati MC20 is a two-seat mid-engine sports car, the first Maserati to use that layout since the MC12 nearly 20 years ago. Unlike that car, the MC20 is a bespoke Maserati product that doesn't share a platform with any existing Ferraris, though Maserati say that the MC20's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine uses parts derived from the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team. We always step into an all-new sports car with mild trepidation, but after time behind the wheel both at the track and on the street, we walked away hugely impressed.

　　The MC20 is fast but approachable on a racetrack thanks to a sporty-but-complaint suspension, strong brakes, and one screamer of an engine. The V6 makes lots of turbo whooshes and packs a sharp exhaust note, especially toward its lofty 8,000-rpm redline. It's chorus-like without being obnoxious. At highway speeds, road noise is prominent, and you hear every tiny pebble strike the underside of the carbon-fiber tub.

　　We appreciate the MC20's ride and handling, which strikes a balance between supercar performance and sports car comfort and utility. It rides well on the street and doesn't punish passengers with stiff seats and a backbreaking ride. It features all-new in-car tech too, though we found the interface frustrating at times.

　　In the narrow gap between sports cars and supercars, there are few vehicles that are competitive with the Maserati MC20. They include the Audi R8, Lamborghini Huracan, McLaren Artura, Mercedes-AMG GTC and Porsche 911 Turbo S. In the end, we think the 2022 Maserati MC20 is a super sports car with a dignified demeanor. It's a sexy coupe that can thrill any driver, yet it's relatively easy to live with, save for limited storage and visibility.

　　

Which MC20 does zzdcar recommend?

The MC20 only comes in a single well-equipped flavor, though there are plenty of options you can add on. Besides performance options like an electronic limited-slip differential for improved traction and carbon-ceramic brakes, we suggest adding the nose lift and blind-spot monitoring, which are some real quality-of-life features. Springing for the MC20 Master driver training course probably wouldn't hurt either.

　　

Maserati MC20 models

There's only one trim level available for the 2022 MC20. Standard features on the car include:

　　3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine (621 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque) Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission Mechanical limited-slip differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration) 20-inch wheels with summer performance tires Six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers Adaptive suspension dampers (help improve ride comfort and handling stability) Remote start Keyless entry and ignition Leather and faux suede upholstery Six-way power-adjustable sport seats Dual-zone automatic climate control 10.25-inch infotainment screen with Android-based system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless charging pad Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)The great thing about sports cars like this are the stand-alone options lists. Rather than bundling everything into packages, Maserati offers most options individually. Some notable add-ons include:

　　Carbon-fiber exterior package (replaces standard front splitter, rear diffuser, rocker panels and hood with carbon-fiber material and adds darkened exhaust tips) Lightweight 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels Carbon-ceramic brakes (can provide better resistance to brake fade during high-performance driving) Suspension lifter (raises front end at low speeds to avoid scraping expensive body pieces) Electronic limited-slip differential Carbon-fiber roof Faux suede dash and door panels Four-way adjustable lightweight seats Heated front seats 12-speaker Sonus Faber audio system Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

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