2011 Maserati Quattroporte Review
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2011 Maserati Quattroporte at a glance
Highly stylish and exclusive, the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is more Italian flair than German efficiency. Despite being short on room, this sports luxury sedan handles delightfully and shows plenty of character.
2011 Maserati Quattroporte quick specs
| Body Style | Sedan |
| Class | Large Luxury |
| Assembled | - |
| Engine Range | - |
| Fuel Options | - |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
2011 Maserati Quattroporte ratings (overall rating : 3.5/5.0)
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| Handling | |
| Comfort | |
| Quality + Reliability | |
| Performance |
| Roominess | |
| Running Costs | |
| Value for Money | |
| Equipment | |
| Environment |
Styling
The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte wears a distinctly Italian design, showing off huge road presence along with elegance. Dominated by a grille with the traditional Trident logo in its centre, the handsome front end is matched by equally dramatic and muscular side and rear styling. Unlike anything else on the roads, the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte's Pininfarina styling is sure to stand out against German rivals.
Handling
Intended as a sporty luxury sedan, the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is delightful over twisty roads, serving up massive grip, exemplary body control, and sharp, responsive steering. The steering can do with more feel, but in this large luxury sedan segment, we can not think of a car more fun to drive than the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Comfort
The sportiness comes at the price of ride comfort. The ride is firmer than rivals', and can be fidgety at times. Wind and road noise are well kept out, just not as well as in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The modern cabin has a fine driving position with a good range of steering and seating adjustments. The many buttons on the dashboard will need familiarising, and the seats are less comfortable than rivals' for longer journeys.
Quality + Reliability
The cabin uses plenty of wood, leather and generally upmarket materials, but some switchgear quality and plastics are disappointing given the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte's very serious price tag. Rivals, especially the Audi A8, have classier cabins that pay more attention to the finer details. Mechanical reliability should be improved along with the rest of the car.
Performance
The 4.2-litre V8 churns out 400 bhp and 460 Nm, giving the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte a superb performance along with a wonderful engine soundtrack. The sheer pace can be seen from the 5.6 seconds taken to reach 100 km/h from rest. A conventional six-speed automatic transmission is used in place of the jerky CambioCorsa automated manual, thereby allowing smoother shifting, although accelerating from rest can still be a jerky affair.
Roominess
Despite having a length rivalling the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, rear legroom is relatively stingy. But of course, there is more than adequate room for front and rear occupants to get comfortable. The rear bench has only two seats, making the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte a four-seater. The boot capacity may be able to swallow a couple of suitcases, but is still too small to compete in this segment.
Running Costs
Fuel consumption of 6.8 km/litre is frankly abysmal. Servicing costs are very expensive, and while the famed Maserati badge will help the Quattroporte preserve its value decently well, the depreciation in absolute amount will be substantial given the high starting price.
Value for Money
The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is priced at a premium over comparable Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7-Series models, despite being far less complete as a luxury sedan. What the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte loses out in comfort, quality and room, it leads in style, handling and exclusivity. Most would opt for the luxury norms, but for those who would like a piece of Italian art, the characterful Maserati Quattroporte will not disappoint.
Equipment
As expected of a high-end luxury car like the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte, there is a multitude of exterior colours, interior finishes, woods and leathers to choose from. The standard equipment list is decent if not generous, with many goodies in the option list. Safety kit includes six airbags, and traction and stability control.
Environment
Carbon dioxide emissions of 345 g/km and fuel economy of 6.8 km/litre are about as bad as it gets with regards to the environment. The only consolation for Greenpeace activists?—the 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is so expensive and rare that few ever make it on to Malaysian roads.
Live Life Drive Verdict
Plenty of style
Delightful handling
Exclusivity
Some disappointing cabin parts
Less room than rivals have
Expensive to buy and run
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