Maserati Ghibli interior, tech and comfort
- Plush interior in places
- Some materials disappointing
- Easy to get comfortable
How is the quality and layout?
It’s a bit hit and miss here. If you hopped out of a Mercedes E-Class and into a Ghibli you would say it felt very old indeed.
The materials you sit on and touch are generally good. But most of the area around the central touchscreen looks cheap. And most of the switch gear has been nicked from much cheaper Fiats.
The steering wheel is thick and feels great in your hands, while the instruments in front are deeply cowled. The traditional Maserati clock perched atop the dash is a bit Marmite, some people will love it while others will find it to be a retro-pastiche no longer required in a modern car.
Infotainment and tech
The dominating element of the cabin has to be the 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment. It’s bright, easy to read and responsive.
The inbuilt sat-nav is a bit confusing and on our test model it lagged a bit. But all cars get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and we suspect most people will be using that.
Comfort
- Very good seats
- Not that quiet
- Relaxing automatic gearbox
Sat on the exquisite leather seats, which offer plenty of adjustment, there’s no qualms about comfort or support – plus they can be specified with heating or ventilation for extra cost.
On the move the engines are quiet, but there’s a fair amount of wind and road noise. The eight-speed gearbox (there are no manual options) contributes to the Ghibli’s comfort levels with smooth changes.
