Italian carmaker Maserati is considering diversifying its lineup with more affordable cars, an SUV, and diesel models, according to WhatCar? magazine. CEO Karl-Heinz Kalbfell said the Kubang Concept shown in 2003 could be introduced as a production model. He also said the company aims to introduce affordable models between 50,000 and £65,000. Maserati also said today it will offer a regular automatic transmission with its Quattroporte sedan in response to complaints over its clutchless-manual gearbox. More images of the Kubang after the jump…
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03/27, 2:09 PM
posted by:
John
I think Maserati makes some very, very beautiful cars, but as much as I try to like the Kubang, I just don’t. Is it just me?
03/27, 4:33 PM
posted by:
monts
It makes a cool “shooting brake” as they call it in Europe, and if they make this into a sedan I would definately buy it.
03/27, 11:11 PM
posted by:
Jason
Those tires look awfully wide on this sleek little car. Makes it look like it’s got swollen feet.
03/27, 11:17 PM
posted by:
Thing2
its beautiful and will attract the Cayenne’s market, but i can see where you thing it looks a little off, its a wierd “middle height” between a hatchback and a cross over SUV….still stunning nonetheless..
03/28, 1:20 PM
posted by:
FU2
its beautiful but i’ve seen an Alfa Romeo designed by Giugiaro(I can´t remember what’s the name of it) with that front.
03/28, 1:22 PM
posted by:
wickedated
This thing is beautiful!! If they price around the Cayenne’s tag, Maserati will snag a huge chunk out of the premium suv market. Definitely better looking than X5, Land Rover or Cayenne.
03/28, 3:18 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
Oh. If this is an SUV, I retract my previous statement. I thought it was a little hatchback. Okay, yeah. Its tight.
03/28, 3:58 PM
posted by:
gsh
yah, this will definitely take away from the Cayenne. only if maserati dealers werent assholes and if maseratis cars were as reliable as porsches…
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03/27, 2:09 PM
posted by:
John
I think Maserati makes some very, very beautiful cars, but as much as I try to like the Kubang, I just don’t. Is it just me?
03/27, 4:33 PM
posted by:
monts
It makes a cool “shooting brake” as they call it in Europe, and if they make this into a sedan I would definately buy it.
03/27, 11:11 PM
posted by:
Jason
Those tires look awfully wide on this sleek little car. Makes it look like it’s got swollen feet.
03/27, 11:17 PM
posted by:
Thing2
its beautiful and will attract the Cayenne’s market, but i can see where you thing it looks a little off, its a wierd “middle height” between a hatchback and a cross over SUV….still stunning nonetheless..
03/28, 1:20 PM
posted by:
FU2
its beautiful but i’ve seen an Alfa Romeo designed by Giugiaro(I can´t remember what’s the name of it) with that front.
03/28, 1:22 PM
posted by:
wickedated
This thing is beautiful!! If they price around the Cayenne’s tag, Maserati will snag a huge chunk out of the premium suv market. Definitely better looking than X5, Land Rover or Cayenne.
03/28, 3:18 PM
posted by:
Anonymous
Oh. If this is an SUV, I retract my previous statement. I thought it was a little hatchback. Okay, yeah. Its tight.
03/28, 3:58 PM
posted by:
gsh
yah, this will definitely take away from the Cayenne. only if maserati dealers werent assholes and if maseratis cars were as reliable as porsches…