Gautam Singhania slams Maserati after buying car for Rs 3.65 crore: 'Got a lemon'

Gautam Singhania was speaking to reporters while formally launching GS Design. (File photo).

In late-2021, Maserati brought its latest supercar- the MC20- to the country, offering Indians to own the mean machine that can do over 325 kmph.

Industrialist Gautam Singhania was one of the buyers, but instead of revving on the city roads, the car has been cooling-off in the garage of his home in Mumbai.

Speaking to reporters, Singhania called it the "worst" car he has ever driven in his life and cautioned anybody thinking of driving it and wrote on X (formerly Twitter) calling the vehicle "a dangerous car".

"Frankly speaking, I paid for a Maserati but I got a lemon instead," Singhania said, adding the company blamed the Indian road conditions for the trouble he had faced while on the wheels.

In addition to calling the MC20 dangerous, Singhania also asked the company to appoint an independent test driver to check on the safety of the model.

I genuinely believe the Maserati is a dangerous car and somebody might kill himself in it. Indian authorities should take note. @aSuperCarDriver @ibvsupercarclub @fmsupercarclub@autovivendi @thedriversunion @prestigecarclub@freedomsupercar @mrchensta #SuperCarClubGarage…

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— Gautam Singhania (@SinghaniaGautam) August 16, 2023

Open challenge to Maserati to bring an independent test driver to certify that the MC20 is ok. I proposed it, they refused it. Are they scared?@Maserati_HQ #Maserati @aSuperCarDriver@ibvsupercarclub @fmsupercarclub@autovivendi @thedriversunion @prestigecarclub…

— Gautam Singhania (@SinghaniaGautam) August 17, 2023

"Our vehicles undergo rigorous quality control measures before they leave our facilities, ensuring that they not only meet but exceed industry benchmarks. Our team was quick to address the technical concerns raised by Mr Singhania's team," the carmaker said.

"We confirm that the specific technical concern raised is performing within its designed capacity and meets Maserati's stringent quality standards. Though we take any issues or feedback seriously, we also stand by the quality and reliability of our products," it said further, adding that "we would like to reiterate that the car is in perfect condition."

Singhania was speaking to reporters while formally launching GS Design, a new subsidiary of the Super Car Club Garage that he runs as a personal venture out of passion.