Maserati Quattroporte (2013 – present) | Expert Rating [hide]
Summary
The Maserati Quattroporte name dates back to 1963 and has always been applied to the Italian luxury brand’s saloon with quattro porte – four doors. The latest and sixth generation, launched in 2013, is a considerably larger car than any of its predecessors and shares its mechanical underpinnings with the smaller Ghibli.
Today three versions of the Quattroporte are on offer, all rear-wheel-drive. The entry-level GT and Modena models employ a V6 engine of respectively 350hp and 430hp, while the range-topping Trofeo offers a 203mph top speed from its Ferrari V8 powerplant of 530hp. When first launched there was a diesel option but no longer.
Some reviewers argue that Maserati trades on its motorsport heritage, the Sunday Times commenting; “the luxury sports saloon car has been known for its elegant styling, wonderful engine note, power and – some would say – soul,” but adding that the latest Quattroporte is the best yet, particularly with updates made since its launch.
Opinions are split on the road dynamics – The Telegraph comments that the car “has a more settled ride than the smaller Maserati Ghibli… but it’s nowhere near as good as a BMW 7-series or Mercedes S-class at dealing with larger bumps – these send shudders through the car’s structure.”
The interior provides mixed emotions too – Autocar comments on the space, despite the Maserati not offering a long-wheelbase version like rivals; “whether seated in the front or back, this is a car in which almost anyone could stretch out in plenty of comfort.” But the review adds that some of the finish is disappointing, even in the range-topping Trofeo. With cheap switchgear, in places “the cabin quality is conspicuously short of what you might reasonably expect of a near-£130,000 luxury car.”
As of December 2021, the Maserati Quattroporte holds an Expert Rating of 55% from 14 reviews. This is well off the pace of rivals like the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series.
Quattroporte highlights
- Distinctive among the upmarket saloon pack
- Very roomy inside
- Trofeo versions offer serious power
- Superb luxury – in parts…
Quattroporte lowlights
- Chassis does not match the pace of top engines
- Some less exclusive cabin fit and finish
- Reputation for depreciating rapidly
- For the price, outshone by luxury rivals
Key specifications
Body style: Large saloonEngines: petrol
Price: From £87,900 on-road
Launched: Spring 2013Last updated: Summer 2019
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“If you want a sporty limousine, the Maserati Quattroporte offers something distinctly different.”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6.4 / 10“Both in terms of the way it looks and how it drives, the Maserati Quattroporte is a thoroughly distinctive executive saloon. Trouble is, we think some of its weaknesses are in areas prospective buyers will consider must-haves, while the things it offers are not things people in this part of the market want.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 4 / 10“The market for full-sized luxury cars has seen something of a technological revolution over the past decade or so, and Maserati is very quickly being left behind. The next Quattroporte will need to be a much more advanced car than this one just to keep up.”
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Car
Model reviewed: GranSport SScore: 8 / 10“Pore over the statistics and the Maserati Quattroporte is unlikely to vanquish the competition. Fortunately, the Quattroporte’s appeal is one to the heart rather than the mind. Factor in exclusivity, and that feel-good factor of owning a Maserati, and your head will soon get on board.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overiewScore: 6.8 / 10“The V8 Maserati Quattroporte is a great driver’s luxury saloon, with sharp handling and blistering performance, but it’s starting to feel its age.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Maserati Quattroporte is a stylish luxury saloon with a pair of smooth V6 engines but its interior can’t hold a candle to the more tech-savvy German alternatives.”
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Evo
Model reviewed: GTS GranSportScore: 6 / 10“Maserati’s limousine is more competent than it’s ever been, but still has faults and lacks the character of its predecessor.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Maserati Quattroporte brought a sporting side to the luxury car market long before anyone else.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“Luxury Italian saloon offers something a bit different”
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The Sun
Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel automatic“The Maserati Quattroporte is all about the driving experience. From behind the wheel, you feel like you’re playing a part in The Godfather or Sopranos. With three wing air vents and sleek profile, it has the feel of a machine gun.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: Score: 8 / 10“Not the best in any one area, but in a class of its own.”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“Plenty of luxury saloons are quieter, more comfortable and cheaper to run, while some are also better to drive. And yet the Maserati Quattroporte’s mix of space, pace and style gives it definite appeal. It’s a car you buy with your heart more than your head, but we can see why you might be tempted.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“The entertaining and imposing Maserati Quattroporte could be our limo of choice.”
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What Car?
Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel automatic“The Maserati certainly isn’t run of the mill, but you’d have to be pretty determined to be different to go for the Quattroporte over its more well-rounded and refined luxury rivals.”
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Safety rating
No safety rating
The Maserati Quattroporte was not crash tested by Euro NCAP when it was launched in 2015 and we are not expecting it to happen during the rest of its model life. If it does, we will update this section accordingly.
All Quattroporte models include a range of active safety systems including adaptive cruise control with autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assist.
Eco rating
No eco rating
The Maserati Quattroporte has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. This is a new initiative, launched in 2018 as a sister organisation to Euro NCAP. As yet, very few new cars have been tested for environmental impact by Green NCAP, and inevitably the testing programme was halted in early 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic.
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