Maserati sparked one, but it wasn’t as big a light as many thought it would be. The redesigned 2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid is tougher looking and more fuel efficient than its traditionally powertrained predecessor thanks to a new 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

The Modena-based manufacturer sees the Ghibli Hybrid as a jumping off point for the new version of the brand – one where electrification and performance take center stage. Call it the Italian version of Akio Toyoda’s famous “no boring cars” statement.

To mark the occasion of the new vehicle, Maserati has developed a new logo, complete with a blue color that signifies an electrified powertrain in a cars.

The Ghibli’s newest iteration is still easily able to be identified as the model. At the front, the car’s grille and bars have been redesigned to look like a running fork. It has more dominant creases on the hood and an aggressive pouncing-like stance but the backside strays even less from the mold though Maserati is quick to point out that it’s completely restyled with a “boomerang-like profile inspired by the 3200 GT and the Alfieri concept car”.

The car’s hybrid technology was designed to improve fuel economy and performance. It includes the ability to regenerate energy through forward motion and braking, storing that energy in the car’s battery. Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that is paired with a 48 volt alternator and an electric supercharger, supported by a battery. It’s the first vehicle in its segment to sport the technology.

The battery is located at the rear of the car, helping to improve weight distribution. The new powertrain weighs 80 kg less than a diesel-powered power plant.

With their powers combined, the car is able to achieve 330 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque. It has a top speed of 158. mph and can move from zero to 62 mph in 5.7 seconds. Simply put, the Ghibli Hybrid is not a lightening rod, but it appears to be sufficiently powered.

The car also comes with the brand’s new Maserati Connect program, which appears, on paper, to be similar to Hyundai Blue Link and other connected car technologies. The Ghibli Hybrid’s infotainment system is backed by Android Automotive technology. Maserati says that the system is “fully customizable to the driver’s personal preferences”. It’s displayed on with an 8.4- or 10.1-inch infotainment touch screen, depending on model.

The Brand’s first all-electric cars will be the new GranTurismo and GranCabrio, which are scheduled for 2021.

Pricing for the 2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid has not yet been announced.