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Spied: Maserati Quattroporte refresh

12/27/2007, 12:50 PM

By Drew Johnson

Spy photographers have captured images of an updated Maserati Quattroporte. Coming on the heels of the recently introduced GranTurismo, the Quattroporte’s face lift should incorporate some of the coupe’s design cues, but could be more significant than first thought due to the prototype’s heavy masking. Updates are expected to include a revised grille, bumper and headlights. The rear bumper could also receive a slight update.

It remains unclear if Maserati will also update the Quattroporte’s interior, but it is believed that the car’s engine will receive direct-injection for better fuel economy, as well as a few extra horsepower.

December 27, 2007

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10/15, 10:40 AM

posted by:

sunshine1810

This car is my favorite in the large luxury sedan market.

10/15, 11:03 AM

posted by:

autonut

I don’t see much of refresh, I am not sure it is even needed. It is sex in motion.

10/15, 11:32 AM

posted by:

A4

yeah it really doesnt need much

10/15, 12:17 PM

posted by:

LP640

cant really tell the difference but the quattroporte is no doubt one of THE sexiest cars money can buy

10/15, 12:28 PM

posted by:

CTS DRIVER

i see them down in newport beach for sale off pch twice a week on my way to physical therapy and twice a week i almost crash my car trying to look at those beautiful pieces of machinery, damn theese are hot.

10/15, 12:51 PM

posted by:

Scarface03

The Quattroporte hits most of the marks in my book, but it could still use a refresh. Although, I agree, you can’t really tell what’s been done here. I’ve thought the front grille needed work, maybe inject some GranTurismo into the design.

10/15, 1:12 PM

posted by:

autonut

CTS, you’ll need some downer when Alfa hits our shores. How the hell you gonna drive? The steering wheel will circumcise you!

10/15, 1:23 PM

posted by:

CTS DRIVER

i will be ok autonutt its really small. lol :)

10/15, 1:38 PM

posted by:

autonut

It a big man for 5 series to admit it :) . Most of them pretend not to fit regular pants and order extra pleats.

10/15, 4:54 PM

posted by:

jamaicandude

CTS, autonut, you two guys crack me up. lol
Yeah, nice Maser.

10/15, 5:59 PM

posted by:

autonutt

LOL at autonut (one t) and CTS!!

I agree that the Qporte is 4-door sex on wheels.. but I’ve always thought the weakest part of the design was the bland, undersized headlights. I’m sure the refresh will have a more dramatic front end not unlike the GranTurismo’s, and I’m guessing some GranTurismo-like triangular elements may make their way into the QPorte’s taillights too.

10/15, 6:44 PM

posted by:

Scott Kempton

Wow—that is one subtle update.

This is probably going to be heresy to a lot of you guys, but I’ve always found the styling of this car to look old, in a Ford-ish kind of way. I’ve seen them in person several times, and they’re OK, but not what I’d expect for my $175K, or whatever they cost.

10/16, 9:11 AM

posted by:

Wickedated

The Maserati is a beautiful car but ownership is plagued by lack of a good dealership network as well as horrible waiting times for parts. Maintenance is a nightmare.

10/16, 4:29 PM

posted by:

jackjimturkey

first five posts are all on target.
Not my first choice, but i can understand why someone would want one.

12/27, 1:15 PM

posted by:

CA36GTP

It wouldn’t be my first choice, but hell if I’d turn down a Quattroporte.

12/27, 1:22 PM

posted by:

Commodore

I love the Quattroporte, and I love the new GranTurismo so this should be a good refresh

12/27, 1:26 PM

posted by:

SwerveEarly

WickedD: Thats Italaino.
Scott: Always thought it was great looking car, but also think it looks like a Buick Riviera after a Italian massage.
Direct Injection rules, fools every where talking about fuel economy. Here is a system that gives 12-15% and similar gains in power. And makes an even greater difference in Turbo motors because of the cross cylinder chamber cooling effect. Add stop/start feature and you get another 5% in MPG. Cylinder de-act another 5-7%. Who needs complex hybrid with undisposable batteries and hefty weight.

12/27, 2:01 PM

posted by:

peter g

It’s a beautiful car…

12/27, 3:41 PM

posted by:

autonut

How or why do you improve mileage of this work of art on wheels? And what is the target of improvement? It suck gallon of premium for every 10 miles and if one can afford 110K before taxes and penalties for excessive appetite one can afford the thirst. After all improvements are finished it will economize all the way to 12 mpg; Uncle Sam will still tax you the same.

12/27, 7:49 PM

posted by:

zoomzoomr

It looks like the grille is more prominently shark-nosed and the headlights are (hopefully) larger than the current model. I’m glad they aren’t messing with it too much.. this is one of the few recent luxury sedans whose styling was great right out of the box, and has held up admirably.

12/28, 12:01 AM

posted by:

Veda

I agree, but the tame back styling is a bit dated. They need to incorporate those badass Granturismo back on this sedan. Last month I saw 4 of those brand new Granturismos on the truck on the way to France and man those are real beauties… even if they’re technically inferior to anything else in their price range.

12/28, 3:29 PM

posted by:

Kaizen

I’m sorry, but the front end and side profile on the Quattroporte is ugly. The rear is okay. If you wanna see the perfect, sexiest looking 4 door in the world, google the Rapide.

 
 
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