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2009 Maserati Quattroporte Features Review

May 28, 2009

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

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Impressive interface for the integrated radio, digital media, navigation, and telephone functions
Automobile Magazine

Heated and cooled seats, wood tray tables, four-zone climate control, and more
Car and Driver

Cabin can be customized like few other production vehicles at its price point
Edmunds

Exclusivity and customization are the name of the game for the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte lineup, which means the options list is long and the standard features are very high-end.

The Maserati Quattroporte line offers a very desirable set of base features, and moving up to the higher trim levels only adds to the luxury. Car and Driver notes that these latest Maserati 2009 sport sedans "will be offered in base and Executive trim levels, [with] the latter bringing rear heated and cooled seats, wood tray tables, four-zone climate control, and more." Edmunds reviewers state that the standard features on the base 2009 Maserati Quattroporte include "adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, foglamps, heated exterior mirrors, rear park assist...leather upholstery" and "14-way power-adjustable heated front seats with driver memory." All 2009 Maserati Quattroportes also feature a "Maserati/Bose [multimedia] system [that] is easier to work with than that of any given German sedan" and controls the Maserati Quattroporte's "MP3, USB, and CD capabilities," according to Car and Driver. Edmunds rounds out the base Maserati 2009 Quattroporte features list, reporting that "a voice-activated navigation system" and "satellite radio" come standard. Moving up to the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte S doesn't add much in the way of features; Edmunds says a "Wenge wood interior trim" is the only non-performance difference between the Maserati Quattroporte S and the base version.

When it comes to options, the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte doesn't disappoint. TheCarConnection.com's editors point out that Maserati Quattroportes are built to order, and Edmunds says the "cabin can be customized like few other production vehicles at its price point" with a "vast array of cabin trims and leather colors." Edmunds also comments that "the options list is as long as the average waiting time for an Italian train," and if you want something not on the regular list, then "Maserati can probably figure out a way to make it happen." For those interested in the top-end Maserati Quattroporte GT S model, Automobile Magazine reports that it still "utilizes the Bose Multimedia System like other 2009 Quattroporte models," and it offers the same extensive customization options.

Conclusion

The only downside to the vast array of personalization features is that you’ll have to wait for your own 2009 Quattroporte to arrive.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Impressive interface for the integrated radio, digital media, navigation, and telephone functionsAutomobile MagazineHeated and cooled seats, wood tray tables, four-zone climate control, and moreCar and DriverCabin can be customized like few other production vehicles at its price pointEdmunds Exclusivity and customization are the name of the game for the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte lineup, which means the options list is long and the standard features are very high-end. The Maserati Quattroporte line offers a very desirable set of base features, and moving up to the higher trim levels only adds to the luxury. Car and Driver notes that these latest Maserati 2009 sport sedans "will be offered in base and Executive trim levels, [with] the latter bringing rear heated and cooled seats, wood tray tables, four-zone climate control, and more." Edmunds reviewers state that the standard features on the base 2009 Maserati Quattroporte include "adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, foglamps, heated exterior mirrors, rear park assist...leather upholstery" and "14-way power-adjustable heated front seats with driver memory." All 2009 Maserati Quattroportes also feature a "Maserati/Bose [multimedia] system [that] is easier to work with than that of any given German sedan" and controls the Maserati Quattroporte's "MP3, USB, and CD capabilities," according to Car and Driver. Edmunds rounds out the base Maserati 2009 Quattroporte features list, reporting that "a voice-activated navigation system" and "satellite radio" come standard. Moving up to the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte S doesn't add much in the way of features; Edmunds says a "Wenge wood interior trim" is the only non-performance difference between the Maserati Quattroporte S and the base version. When it comes to options, the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte doesn't disappoint. TheCarConnection.com's editors point out that Maserati Quattroportes are built to order, and Edmunds says the "cabin can be customized like few other production vehicles at its price point" with a "vast array of cabin trims and leather colors." Edmunds also comments that "the options list is as long as the average waiting time for an Italian train," and if you want something not on the regular list, then "Maserati can probably figure out a way to make it happen." For those interested in the top-end Maserati Quattroporte GT S model, Automobile Magazine reports that it still "utilizes the Bose Multimedia System like other 2009 Quattroporte models," and it offers the same extensive customization options. ConclusionThe only downside to the vast array of personalization features is that you’ll have to wait for your own 2009 Quattroporte to arrive. 2009 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE STYLING | [9 out of 10] Road and Track: "Sport GT S [gets] the more aggressive look it deserves" Automobile Magazine: "All Quattroporte models received a light facelift for the 2009 model year" Motor Trend: "Quantum improvement in ergonomics" The stunning ...

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Other Choices:

For now, the Quattroporte holds the market captive; the Mercedes S63 AMG is perhaps the closest match to the Maserati in performance and spirit (it outdoes the Maserati for acceleration), but it feels much heavier, doesn't handle as well, and doesn't have that unmistakable Ferrari sound. And it looks too close to lesser S-Class models. The Bentley Flying Spur is a close match from another direction; it's very exclusive, like the QP, but it's more of the strong-and-silent type. For high-speed highway storming, it's our choice over the Maserati, though. A more affordable alternative is the all-wheel-drive Audi S8, which won't exactly stand out at the most exclusive events but has very satisfying performance from a Lamborghini-derived V-10 engine. Next year the Quattroporte will have some heavy competition, in the way of the 2010 Aston Martin Rapide. The Rapide will be perhaps the closest rival to the Quattroporte but packs the DB9's 5.9-liter V-12 engine, rated at around 500 hp. And that's even before considering the heat from the 2010 Porsche Panamera!

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By stetsonglines #1, Posted: 11/19/2009

    I hope they have changed the soft touch plastics used in models from 2000 through at least 2007 as they melt after about 3 years and will cost you several thousand dollars to renovate without any help from your dealer or Maserati of N America. Nothing like paying over $100k for a car and having it turn to asphalt gooo, covering you, your clothing and the cars interior. All plastic parts must be removed, refinished and refitted...a very difficult, time consuming and expensive process!

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