Maserati Quattroporte
The Quattroporte is Maserati's answer to the Mercedes S-Class and Porsche Panamera. Quattroporte means four doors in Italian, and there are few sports saloons on sale today that can match the Maserati's unique looks outside or in. The cabin feature plush wood and expensive leather, but doesn’t pack the same amount of hi-tech gadgets as you get with an S-Class. The drive is impressive though, especially if you can stretch to the 4.7-litre V8 engine rather than the 4.2-litre version. Both engines sound fantastic though. The proper automatic gearbox is better than the automated manual.
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Pros:
- Performance, brakes and handling
- Style and exclusivity
- Pleasing engine noise
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Cons:
- Very expensive
- Costly extras
- Lack of a diesel option
Half luxury saloon, half Itialian thoroughbred, the Maserati Quattroporte is a large luxury four-door saloon powered by a Ferrari derived V8 engine. Thrilling to drive, especially in range-topping GT S form the Quattroporte brings a welcome dose of flair to the luxury saloon class. Beautifully trimmed interiors, exotic styling and strong performance are all stand-out features of Maserati's hot-rod limo.
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Pros:
- Sports car handling
- Supercar acceleration
- Luxury car interior
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Cons:
- Expensive to fuel
- High price tag
- High insurance and tax
The Maserati Quattroporte (literally translated as four doors) is a luxury limousine that has Ferrari-developed engines underneath the bonnet and the kind of handling that you’d normally expect from a hot hatch. It’ll take you long distances in comfort and pin-dropping quiet but feels equally at home on tight, twisty B-roads. The downside is that it’ll cost you around £100,000 and continually drain you of your cash with high fuel, tax and insurance bills.
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