Maserati Quattroporte (04 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 25 April 2008 Last Updated: 23 March 2009 The Quattroporte may have a glamorous sounding name, but the badge simply means 'four door' in Italian. However, the Maserati is much more than merely an everyday saloon. It's exquisitely styled, utterly unique and offers storming performance along with refinement. So while it may be an alternative to cars like the Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7-Series, it is a far more individual and characterful choice. There are now two engines available - both providing thunderous performance and a soundtrack to match, while the handling is everything you'd expect from Maserati and defies the cars sheer size and weight. The ride is a little crashy but that doesn't detract from what is an evocative Italian saloon. In October 2008 it was facelifted with LED front and rear lights, a new grille plus interior tweaks including a revised centre console. 4 out of 5 Other Maserati reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £81,305 - £94,380 View all new prices Used price range: £12,915 - £82,060 View all used prices Get a Maserati Quattroporte (04 on) information pack Next steps Maserati Quattroporte cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 6 models like this for sale, starting at £19,990. Find used Maserati Quattroportes for sale Classic styling, exclusivity guaranteed, superb engine, sumptuous interior Small luggage capacity, overly firm ride, awkward paddleshift gearbox The Quattroporte may have a glamorous sounding name, but the badge simply means 'four door' in Italian. However, the Maserati is much more than merely an everyday saloon. It's exquisitely styled, utterly unique and offers storming performance along with refinement. So while it may be an alternative to cars like the Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7-Series, it is a far more individual and characterful choice. There are now two engines available - both providing thunderous performance and a soundtrack to match, while the handling is everything you'd expect from Maserati and defies the cars sheer size and weight. The ride is a little crashy but that doesn't detract from what is an evocative Italian saloon. In October 2008 it was facelifted with LED front and rear lights, a new grille plus interior tweaks including a revised centre console. Driving & Performance Performance 4.5 out of 5"The standard Quattroporte is powered by a 4.2-litre V8 engine with 395bhp. As you'd expect, this..." Handling 4 out of 5"The Quattroporte uses a suspension system called Skyhook - an adaptive damping set-up that is..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"This may not be the largest car of its kind, but the Maserati saloon is big enough to provide long..." Practicality 3 out of 5"The car’s interior is plush, but not as practical as some rivals. With a fixed rear bench, load..." Equipment 4 out of 5"As you'd expect, given the high list price, the Quattroporte comes well equipped. Standard kit..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"First class aptly sums up the accommodation of the Quattroporte, which is as elegant inside as it is..." Costs Running costs 2 out of 5"The Quattroporte should retain 73 per cent of its new cost after six months, putting it on a par..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"The Quattroporte scores miserably on the eco front, with an average of 353g/km CO2 across the model..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"With 400bhp available, the Quattroporte needs immense stopping capability and gets it from four..." Reliability 3 out of 5"Thee are no reports of problems with this range and all Quattroporte models come with a three year,..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2 out of 5"With fewer than 300 examples set to reach Britain each year, supply of new Quattroporte models is..." Buying used 3 out of 5"Most models will be the 4.2-litre V8 engine, the larger 4.7-litre didn't arrive until 2008. If you..." Selling 4 out of 5"Full main dealer or specialist service history will be far more attractive to buyers than those with..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Maserati Quattroporte cars for sale We have 6 models like this for sale. Find Maserati Quattroporte cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures