Car reviews

The twin versions of the handsome Maserati Quattroporte executive limousine might appear to be identical when viewed from the kerbside, but don’t be fooled. Take a look underneath and they are distinctly different, so much so that they could well be different cars, each built around a transmission layout specifically tailored to deliver the performance demanded by its discerning driver. Choose the automatic for relaxed and easy progress – with plenty of urge available at the touch of the accelerator - or the DuoSelect for a sportier, more involved experience using race-type paddles behind the steering wheel to shift ratios. In either form, a lusty V8 engine means this Italian thoroughbred never disappoints.