2021 Maserati Quattroporte Review

　　

2021 Maserati Quattroporte Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2021 Maserati Quattroporte is a large luxury sedan that has served as the Italian automaker's flagship four-door model for decades. It's big, well appointed and — as you might expect from a car hailing from Italy — fast. That speed is brought to you thanks to a pair of turbocharged engines and relatively sporty suspension and handling. That's not to say it's all about speed with the Quattroporte. All Quattroportes are loaded with features and offer handsome and feature-rich cabins with plenty of space for people and cargo. It's getting a bit long in the tooth, but a number of rolling updates have kept it from feeling too stale.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Maserati Quattroporte S 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$241/mo  for Quattroporte S

　　Quattroporte S

　　S 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $104,390 MSRPS Q4 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $108,890 MSRPS GranLusso 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $111,390 MSRPS GranSport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $111,390 MSRPS Q4 GranSport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $115,890 MSRPS Q4 GranLusso 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) - $115,890 MSRPTrofeo 4dr Sedan (3.8L 8cyl Turbo 8A) - $142,390 MSRP

　　vs

　　$197/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　For 2021, the Quattroporte gets a new, more powerful trim level: the Trofeo. The Trofeo model replaces the GTS in the Quattroporte lineup. Besides a bump in power, the Trofeo includes a sport-tuned suspension, performance brakes and tires, and a number of styling tweaks that help it stand out in a crowd.

　　And it is a crowded field. The Quattroporte is an alternative to the solid but somewhat ubiquitous lineup of large German luxury sedans. Rivals include the Porsche Panamera; the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and AMG GT sedan; the BMW 7 Series, Alpina B7 and 8 Series Gran Coupe; and the Audi A7 and A8. While the Quattroporte lacks the polish and some advanced features found in its German rivals, it has a flair that's hard to replicate elsewhere. It might not stand toe-to-toe with the competition on paper, but it's hard to put a price on personality.

　　

Which Quattroporte does zzdcar recommend?

The new V8-powered Trofeo trim might get all the headlines thanks to its 203 mph top speed and Ferrari-like soundtrack, but we suggest going with the more affordable Quattroporte S. It's still quick thanks to a turbocharged V6, and it offers tons of features. Within the S range, our pick is the luxury-oriented GranLusso model.

　　

2021 Maserati Quattroporte models

The 2021 Maserati Quattroporte is available in two main trim levels: S and the new Trofeo trim. The S is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 (424 horsepower, 428 lb-ft of torque) paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. It's also available with all-wheel drive as the S Q4. The Quattroporte Trofeo uses a 3.8-liter turbocharged V8 (580 hp, 538 lb-ft) that makes more power than last year's V8-powered GTS model. All-wheel drive is not available on the Trofeo.

　　S

　　The Quattroporte S is available in three forms: S, S GranLusso and S GranSport. The luxury-oriented GranLusso and stylish GranSport models are basically upgrade packages for the standard model. All-wheel drive is available on all three. Features on the S include:

　　19-inch wheels Adaptive suspension dampers Adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves) LED taillights Automatic high beams Sunroof Keyless entry and ignition Power-adjustable, heated front seats Leather upholstery Heated steering wheel Dual-zone automatic climate control 10.1-inch touchscreen display with navigation Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless charging pad Harman Kardon audio system Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Quattroporte and the car in front) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Quattroporte and its surroundings for tight parking situations) Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)The GranLusso package includes all basic S features, adding:

　　20-inch wheels Upgraded leather upholstery Heated and ventilated front seats Revised exterior trim Power-adjustable pedalsThe GranSport package builds off the base S with:

　　20-inch wheels Revised front and rear fascias Sport seats Column-mounted paddle shifters Heated sport steering wheelTrofeo

　　The high-performance Trofeo model comes with a V8 engine. It includes most standard features from the Quattroporte S. Upgrades and changes include:

　　21-inch wheels with performance tires Upgraded brakes Performance-tuned adaptive suspension Revised exterior styling with red accents Carbon-fiber exterior trim Column-mounted shift paddles Heated and ventilated sport seats Power-adjustable pedals

　　

2021 Quattroporte Highlights

Type: SedanTrofeoSedan

　　Trim: SS Q4S GranLussoS GranSportS Q4 GranLussoS Q4 GranSportTrofeoS

　　

Base MSRP	$104,390
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$241/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles