Wondering how much the twin-turbo V6-powered Maserati MC20 Cielo will cost you in South Africa? Well, wonder no more – we have local pricing for the spyder model…

Back in May 2022, the covers came off the Maserati MC20 Cielo, the so-called “spyder” version of the MC20 coupé, complete with a nifty retractable glass roof. Now, with the first units having seemingly arrived in South Africa, we can share local pricing.

Thanks to our studious friends over at duoporta.com, we know the Maserati MC20 Cielo will be priced from R7 650000, which makes it R900000 more expensive than its hardtop sibling. Of course, the Modena-based firm will also offer a range of options, from fresh wheel designs and eye-catching bodywork liveries to carbon-fibre styling packages, an uprated sound system and various driver-assistance packages.

For the record, the 2-seater MC20 Cielo employs the same mid-mounted, twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 Nettuno petrol engine as the coupé, producing a whopping 463 kW and 730 Nm. With drive delivered to the rear axle through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, the spyder boasts a claimed 0-100 kph time of just 2.9 seconds (matching that of the coupé) and a top speed in excess of 325 kph.

The MC20 Cielo with the glass roof in place.

Of course, this model’s distinguishing feature is its retractable glass roof, which employs Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal technology that allows it to be transformed from clear to opaque at the touch of a button. As a reminder, the Italian word “Cielo” translates to “sky”, which Maserati says highlights the fact this is a model “devoted to driving pleasure in the great outdoors”.

Maserati further claims the roof is “best in class” in terms of its thermal insulation, while its opening and closing speeds come in at 12 seconds each. According to the Italian automaker, the special roof adds just 65 kg to the model’s overall weight, while the carbon-fibre chassis “guarantees uncompromising torsional rigidity”. Despite the presence of the roof system, the coupé’s butterfly doors remain.

In South Africa, the Maserati MC20 Cielo will ship standard on 20-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in 245/35 R20 tyres up front and 305/30 R20 rubber at the rear. Adaptive suspension will likewise be a standard feature, while the cabin upholstery will take the form of a suede-cloth/leather combination.

How much does the Maserati MC20 Cielo cost in South Africa?

Maserati MC20 Coupé – R6 750 000

Maserati MC20 Cielo – R7 650 000

The Maserati MC20 ships with a 3-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100000 km maintenance plan.

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