MASERATI Quattroporte GTS Review

There's also a smaller engine. We're talking about a 2,999cc twin-turbo V6 delivering 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) and 409 HP at 5,500 rpm.

This can be ordered with either RWD of an AWD system developed by Magna Steyr - these are the guys that put together the G-Class for Mercedes, so we were really curious about their work, but didn't get to play with it.

Despite this, the numbers of the V6 send a clear message - most of the grunt is still here, so you'll only need the V8 if you can't go without the absolute furry moments.

We’ve spent quite a lot of corners and straights in the Quattroporte now. The best way to serve the Maserati is to treat it as it comes: a large Grand Tourer. This thing exudes character as you drive it, it simply makes a joy out of every trip, for both you and your passengers. The latter can also enjoy life via a pair of 10.2-inch displays, which make up the rear seat entertainment system.

Compared to the Germans that populate this segment, the Maserati Quattroporte feels like it’s got a sports car hidden underneath it. For one thing, it’s got the most permissive soundproofing in the luxury sedan class. The driver is much more connected than one would expect, while the passengers car relax, as they only receive a slight hint about all the fury of this V8 thing.

And if the guy in the back ever asks about safety, you’ll have a pretty nice chat. There are no official ratings for the Quattroporte.

All you could say for starters is that the car has six airbags. However, the Ghibli, its smaller brother, has become one of the safest cars tested by the Euro NCAP. What’s more, the Ghibli also received an NHTSA Top Safety Pick title, with the small overlap, the more severe test, still waiting to happen.

As for the comparison with Ferraris, well, the Quattroporte’s driving experience rather reminded us of a... Lamborghini. This is a far stretch, but, like the Aventador, this Maserati makes you feel involved even at 40 mph (65 km/h). Blame the hydraulic steering, and the exhaust for this.