Maserati tweaks Quattroporte, introduces sporty GranSport version
Italian S-Class rival sharpens up, gets new safety kit and upgraded infotainment systemThree-and-a-half years since it first went on sale in Europe, Maserati has restyled its Quattroporte for 2017.
Introducing a new front bumper and redesigned chrome grille, the Italian car-maker claims its luxurious sedan is now more imposing thanks to its pointier vertical chrome treatment around the centrally-mounted grille.
The side skirts and door mirrors have also been tweaked.
Improving aerodynamics, the Quattroporte also gains the Air Shutter technology from the Levante SUV that can close the air vents that feed air to the radiator, when not necessary, reducing drag by a claimed 10 per cent.
Inside, there's a new 8.4-inch centrally-mounted HD infotainment system that is now compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. To improve its ease of operation, Maserati has also added a rotary controller.
A new package of advanced driver assistance systems will be standard in Australia and New Zealand in the new Quattroporte. It includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop&Go, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning with Advanced Brake Assist and Automated Emergency Braking. An additional new Surround View Camera is also standard in local markets.
Two new trims replace the old line-up and now the Quattroporte is available in either GranLusso or GranSport trims. The first is to emphasise luxury, the latter the Maserati sedan's sporty nature.
Under the skin, all engines carry over unchanged.
That means Quattroporte range kicks off with the 202kW/600Nm 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel and is spearheaded by the 390kW/710Nm twin-turbo 3.8-litre V8. All keep the eight-speed auto.
Despite bringing no power increases, curiously, Maserati has raised top speeds for most models.
The 3.0-litre diesel low-power variant is now capable of up to 252km/h, the twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 petrol can now top 286km/h, while the range-topping V8 can now clock 310km/h.
The MY2017 Quattroporte is available to order from July in Australia and New Zealand, where first customer cars will arrive at the end of the year.
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