It's wild to think that the Maserati MC20 is already five years old. The car made its official debut in September 2020, and the automaker might already be readying the supercar's successor. Maserati has recently filed a new trademark that sounds like a natural progression of the company's current naming scheme for its supercars.
The Italian-based automaker filed a trademark application for "MC25" to be used on cars and scale model vehicles with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. That seems like the perfect moniker for a new car that would debut this year. However, there's no public indication Maserati is preparing an MC20 successor as the company faces a chaotic industry.
Maserati's Difficult Future
Sales for the brand were down 57 percent last year, declining from 26,600 cars in 2023 to just 11,300 units in 2024. The brand has also culled its lineup in recent years, discontinuing best-sellers like the Levante and Ghibli, with replacements still a few years away.
The company also had to fend off rumors last year that alleged Stellantis was preparing to sell the struggling brand. Stellantis then reiterated its commitment to Maserati in April, confirming that the brand was not for sale.
It might not have the resources for a completely new car, but Maserati could easily make some significant upgrades to the MC20 for a new iteration. The automaker previewed what could be possible with the powertrain back in 2023 with the MCXtrema, a track-only super making 730 horsepower from the Nettuno twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine.
A new iteration of the car featuring revamped styling, a new name, and other performance upgrades might be in the works. However, we'll have to wait for something official from the company. It has a lot to sort out as it navigates the ever-changing auto industry.
Source: US Patent and Trademark Office via CarBuzz
