Summary
The Maserati MC20 is a two-seat mid-engined sports car which poses direct competition to exotic rivals like the Ferrari F8 and 296 GTB, Lamborghini Huracán and McLaren 720S.
First hitting UK streets in early 2022, the MC20 coupé brings an end to Maserati’s 17-year hiatus from the supercar sector – the last mid-engined Maserati sports car being the low-volume MC12 coupé which came to the end of its lifespan in 2005. An MC20 Cielo roadster version joined the coupé in late 2022.
While the earlier MC12 borrowed its V12 engine from Ferrari, Maserati decided to go it alone when developing the MC20, equipping the modern supercar with an in-house 621hp twin-turbocharged V6 engine.
“The MC20’s straight-line performance is incredible”, Auto Express comments, “yet it can be exploited through a wonderfully precise, agile, yet forgiving chassis. Some might yearn for a more dramatic noise, but the MC20 is authentic, and it earns a place right at the highest level of the supercar elite.”
In addition to its performance prowess, Car explains that the Maserati MC20 coupé is also quite practical by sports car standards, possessing “everyday usability that makes it a viable daily runner”. Car also commends the coupé’s ride comfort and driving manners, explaining that the MC20 is far more relaxing to drive than any 600hp supercar really should be.
The minimalist exterior design is mirrored by the simplistic layout in the cabin, which Top Gear says lacks some interior flair. Evo disagrees, concluding that this demure approach to design inside and out, “without any ostentatious gimmicks”, only adds to the MC20’s unique character. “There really isn’t anything quite like a Maserati MC20, and it’s an immensely likeable and desirable car. We’ve had to wait a long time for a car of this ilk from The Trident, but it certainly doesn’t disappoint.”
Despite glowing review scores, the Maserati MC20 holds a New Car Expert Rating of D with a score of 58% as of January 2024 – a rating hindered by the supercar’s high running costs.
MC20 highlights
- Stunning exterior styling
- Agile body control and handling
- A rapid supercar and a composed long-distance cruiser
MC20 lowlights
- Rivals have more interior flair
- Touch of understeer in high-speed corners
- Gearbox occasionally a little rough
Key specifications
Body style: Coupé and roadster
Engines: petrol
Price: From £187,230 on-road
Launched: Winter 2021/22
Last updated: Autumn 2022
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Cielo (2023)
Score: 8 / 10
“While there’s no question of the Maserati MC20 Cielo’s static appeal, it’s not as exciting to drive as the coupe, and feels a little sparse considering its high price tag.”
Author: Jordan Katsianis
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Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“The MC20 is a real return to form for Maserati, and bears comparison with the very best supercars.”
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Model reviewed: MC20 Cielo convertible
Score: 9 / 10
“Maserati’s MC20 supercar came from nowhere to deliver a unique and thrilling driving experience. This new Cielo version with its retractable hard top adds drama, retains so much of the poise and fury of the coupé and looks truly beautiful. It can stand toe to toe with McLaren and Ferrari on its own terms. What an achievement.” (Jethro Bovingdon)
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Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“It’s been 18 years since Maserati last released a supercar, but it has been undoubtedly worth the wait. The MC20’s straight-line performance is incredible, yet it can be exploited through a wonderfully precise, agile, yet forgiving chassis. Some might yearn for a more dramatic noise, but the MC20 is authentic, and it earns a place right at the highest level of the supercar elite.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“If there were six stars, we’d hand them out to this perfect example of an Italian supercar. Dressed to impress, with all the power and panache you’d expect, it also has the rarity factor and, surprisingly, a large dose of comfort.” (Erin Baker)
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Car
Model reviewed: MC20 Cielo roadster
Score: 8 / 10
“The Maserati MC20 Cielo is a charming oddball choice. Emphatically old-school in more ways than one, it´s hard to believe that the very same DNA will next year spawn the 1000bhp-plus Folgore EV which is bound to rewrite the Maserati textbook. If money was no object, right now we’d rather a Ferrari 296 Spider, while putting in an early order for the upcoming Maser Folgore which will rock the supercar establishment, big time.” (Georg Kacher)
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Model reviewed: Coupé
Score: 10 / 10
“We’ve waited a long time for Maserati to launch a car like the MC20 and, by every measure, it’s absolutely been worth the wait. There’s a feeling of engineering sparkle and polish that underlines almost every aspect of the car, from its deft handling to the everyday usability that makes it a viable daily runner.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.6 / 10
“We recognise that practicality won’t be top priority for MC20 buyers, but something like a McLaren GT is able to carry longer and larger items like golf clubs.”
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Evo
Model reviewed: Coupé
Score: 10 / 10
“The new Maserati MC20 has won evo’s heart, and eCoty 2022 along the way. This is a brilliant supercar, both to drive and to look at, with a distinct personality all its own.” (Adam Towler)
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Model reviewed: Cielo roadster
Score: 9 / 10
“It comes at a premium, but the drop-top Maserati MC20 Cielo brings the coupe’s incredible thrills open-air at minimal compromise.” (Jethro Bovingdon)
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Motoring Research
Model reviewed: MC20 Cielo
Score: 8 / 10
“The Maserati MC20 Cielo is priced from £230K, but the example I drove had some frighteningly expensive options. Once everything was totted up, its price started with a three. Ferrari, Lamborghini and others play the same game, of course, but the Maserati doesn’t need all the trimmings. Whatever the weather, it excels as a refreshingly uncomplicated and authentic supercar.”
Author: Tim Pitt
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: MC20 Cielo roadster
Score: 9 / 10
“The MC20 is widely regarded as one of the all-time great Maseratis, and the Cielo has done nothing to tarnish that image. It may suffer slightly for its extra weight when lapping a racetrack but, as a road-going supercar, it’s sublime. The neat roof, the exquisite balance and the formidable performance make it usable and easy to live with. In the rarefied atmosphere of supercars, it’s even good value.” (James Fossdyke)
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“It looks like a supercar but it’s more of a plain-Jane GT car really. A comfortable and quiet place to sit as the miles slip away. And it’s a lovely thing to look at. But the main reason I’d choose this over any other car of its type is simple. I liked it.” (Jeremy Clarkson)
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Coupé
Score: 8 / 10
“The Maserati MC20 is a highly engaging and authentic supercar that also slips surprisingly persuasively into elegant GT mode”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
As of January 2025, the Maserati MC20 has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP. Due to its price and exclusivity it is unlikely to be crash tested in the the future.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of January 2025, the Maserati MC20 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. Again, we’re not expecting to ever happen.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of January 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Maserati MC20 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the MC20, we’ll publish the score here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Fuel consumption | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
Petrol models | 24 mpg | E | 24 – 24 mpg | E – E |
CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
Petrol models | 262 g/km | D | 262 – 262 g/km | D – D |
Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
All models | 50 | F | 50 – 50 | F – F |
Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
Year 1 | £582 | D |
Year 2 | £1,436 | D |
Year 3 | £2,161 | D |
Year 4 | £2,572 | D |
Year 5 | £3,440 | D |
Overall | £10,191 | D |
The Maserati MC20 is an unsurprisingly expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
The numbers above are unlikely to come as a shock to anyone considering a new or used MC20, with perhaps the only mild surprise being that the servicing costs score a D (bottom 40% of all cars) rather than an E (bottom 20%).
The insurance rating is an automatic F as all versions of the MC20 are a group 50 – the highest possible category.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Maserati MC20 has received
2023
- News UK Motoring Awards – Best Car Design
2022
- Evo Awards – Car of the Year
2021
- European Product Design Awards – Product Design of the Year
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