Maserati GranTurismo for Export from Dubai

Maserati GranTurismo for export from Dubai: one name, two cars separated by a fifteen-year gap

The Maserati GranTurismo is a two-door grand tourer with a back seat, and it has been sold in two quite separate versions. The older car, with a Ferrari-built V8, ran from 2007 until about 2019. The new one arrived in 2023 with a V6 or an electric drivetrain. For anyone looking at a Maserati GranTurismo for export from Dubai, the generation settles almost everything: price, parts, import eligibility and how the car feels on the road.

Dubai has a steady supply of both. The older cars appear as private sales and dealer stock, and the new ones turn up when early owners change cars. If you plan to keep the car in the Emirates, the used Maserati GranTurismo page for Dubai lists cars sold for local use. The cars on this page are intended for export.

A listing under the name alone does not tell you which one you are looking at, so the first step is to confirm the year from the registration papers and the VIN.

Price tags can mislead too. A very cheap GranTurismo is nearly always the older car, and its low asking figure reflects the cost of keeping it running as much as its age. A buyer should treat the purchase price as the start of the budget, not the end of it.

The old coupe and the new one: years, engines and looks

The first generation was shown in 2007 and was built with a 4.2 litre V8, which grew to 4.7 litres in later versions. Variants included the S, the Sport and the MC Stradale, a track-minded edition. Over its long life the car received small updates to its styling and interior but kept the same basic shape.

The second generation was unveiled in 2022 and reached customers in 2023. It uses a 3.0 litre twin-turbo V6 in the Modena and Trofeo versions, and a three-motor electric drivetrain in the Folgore. Its body is more angular, with a bigger grille, a wide dashboard display and a cleaner side profile.

Compare the headlight shape and the dashboard in the listing photographs with Maserati's own pictures. The two cars are easy to tell apart once you have seen both. The VIN also encodes the model, and a forwarder or a customs officer will use it.

Modena, Trofeo, Folgore, and the V8 names on the older car

On the new GranTurismo, Modena is the entry-level V6 version with around 490 horsepower, according to Maserati. Trofeo raises output to about 550 and adds sportier features. Folgore is the electric car and has much higher output, with a large battery in the floor. The right trim is visible on the badge and in the registration data.

On the old car, the trims carry names such as GranTurismo, S, Sport and MC Stradale. The MC Stradale is a rare and desirable version, with more power and a lighter set-up than the standard car. A seller using the MC name must show evidence, because it is a premium badge that has been misused.

Ask the seller to name the trim, to give the engine code and to supply photographs of the dashboard with the car running. An engine bay photograph shows the V8 or the V6, and a mismatch between claim and photograph is a reason to ask more questions.

Four seats in a long coupe: how the GranTurismo is used

The GranTurismo is a 2+2. It has four seats, but the rear pair suit children or short trips, and a tall passenger will find the headroom tight. Two adults up front have plenty of space, and the boot is wide enough for a couple of cases.

The doors are long, which makes tight parking spaces awkward. Ride quality depends on the wheel size and suspension mode, and low-profile tyres on large wheels can be harsh on poor roads. This is a car for smooth highways and good surfaces.

Inside, the older car has a conventional button-heavy dashboard and a small screen, while the new one is built around large displays. That changes what can go wrong. On the old car, look at sticky trim, worn switches and a slow infotainment unit. On the new one, test the screens, the cameras and the driver assistance functions, because replacing a failed display costs far more than fixing a button.

For shipping, it is a large coupe but not an unusual one for a forwarder. Ground clearance is low, and ramps need care. The weight is moderate for the V8 and higher for the electric version because of its battery, so quote the VIN to get the exact figure.

What sets the price of a GranTurismo sold for export

The generation is the first factor, with the new car priced well above the old. Trim and engine come next, with the Trofeo, Folgore and MC Stradale at the top of their respective ranges. Mileage and service history round out the basics.

A complete Maserati service record is worth real money on the older car, because parts and labour are expensive, and a car with gaps raises concerns about the automatic gearbox, the suspension dampers and the cooling system. On a newer car, remaining warranty is the main point.

Demand abroad is a further factor, and so is the cost of getting there. A grand tourer is a niche purchase in many markets, and resale takes patience. Freight, port charges and duty add to the landed price. Compare forwarder quotes and check what each includes. Condition of leather, wheels and paint also moves the figure, especially on cars used in strong sun.

Gulf-specification cars and cars built for other markets

Cars sold new through the Gulf importer have air conditioning and cooling tuned for high temperatures, local-language software options and a service history held by the regional dealer. This is a mark in their favour at resale.

Cars from Europe, the United States or other regions may differ in lighting, units, emissions equipment and sometimes bumpers. They are not worse, but they may need a closer look at the paperwork and a check on what the Gulf distributor will service.

The VIN shows the original destination. Ask the seller if the car has been registered outside the UAE and request any foreign records. For the electric Folgore, charging plug type is the first thing to verify. For V8 cars, ask a specialist in your country how easy it is to get engine and gearbox parts, as the older engines were built by Ferrari and are well known to specialists.

Software and language support deserve a question for the new car. Voice control, navigation maps and connected services may be limited to certain regions. Ask the seller to show the language list and the map region in the settings, and confirm that nothing has been locked to the previous owner's account.

Buying a GranTurismo in Dubai for export, step by step

Start with your destination's rules, covering age limits, emissions, the steering side and the documents the port wants. Electric versions may fall under separate rules.

Browse the listings here. OneClickDrive is a car marketplace that puts you in direct contact with verified UAE sellers. We do not take commission and we do not inspect, ship, document or guarantee any car, so you agree the terms with the seller.

Ask for the registration card, the VIN, the service record and photographs of the engine bay, underside and interior. Arrange an inspection at a Maserati workshop or a trusted specialist. Check for finance and fines, and ask who cancels the UAE registration and issues the export papers.

Choose a forwarder who has handled luxury cars. They will advise between container and RoRo and on the entries the bill of lading needs. Agree any deposit in writing with the VIN on it, and wait for the documents before you pay the balance.

Age limits, emissions and last questions before you pay

The older GranTurismo is now old enough to meet age caps in some countries. Rules vary as to whether the date counted is the build date or the first registration, so ask the authority. The new car is unlikely to meet an age limit.

Emissions matter for the V8 and V6 cars, and strict standards may accept only the newer engines. The Folgore faces a different set of rules, and many authorities have special categories for electric cars. Ask rather than assume.

UAE cars are built or set up with the wheel on the left, and a market that accepts only right-hand-drive cars will not register this one.

Before paying, confirm the generation and trim, the VIN against the registration, the service history, accident repair, the state of the gearbox and the condition of the interior leather.

A test drive, either by you or by a representative, is worth arranging. Listen for noises from the gearbox on a cold start, feel for vibration under braking, and see whether warning lights appear. If you cannot attend, ask for a video of the car starting from cold and driving at moderate speed, with the dashboard in frame. The sellers listed here are verified, but the quality of the car remains your responsibility to establish before you pay.

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