2011 Maserati Quattroporte Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Minor revisions for 2011 keep the chic Maserati Quattroporte near the head of the luxury sedan class. Though it faces stiff competition from the Porsche Panamera and the new Aston Martin Rapide, the 2011 Quattroporte’s blend of Italian elegance and top-notch performance continues to lure well-heeled buyers to Maserati showrooms.
The Quattroporte’s sensuous, flowing lines were widely praised when Maserati introduced the car in 2005. The styling, freshened in 2009, has worn well and still wows most onlookers with its taut, aggressive contours. Among the rather jaded enthusiast set, however, the Quattroporte isn’t exactly the latest and greatest, and word has it that Maserati will be introducing an all-new model sometime in the next year or so.
For 2011 Maserati has streamlined the Quattroporte lineup by dropping the 4.2-liter base trim. The low take rate for the smaller-engined car convinced Maserati that American buyers prefer the added power of the up-rated 4.7-liter motor. Thus the Quattroporte S becomes the base trim, with the high-strung GT S variant still available for those who demand maximum performance.
With its near-perfect weight distribution and taut control arm suspension setup, the 2011 Quattroporte remains among the best handling sedans on the planet. While Porsche’s Panamera might offer more grip, it can’t match the Quattroporte’s exceptional sense of dynamic balance. The Maserati’s light, accurate steering conveys just the right information about the road texture to the driver, and the strong dual-cast brakes provide effortless stopping power. The downside of the sporty suspension is a somewhat unforgiving ride over rough pavement, especially in Quattroportes that roll on the optional 20-inch wheels.
With 425 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque on tap, the Quattroporte’s 4.7-liter V8 engine provides spirited performance. Though Porsche, BMW and Mercedes offer sedans with considerably more power, they must resort to forced induction (supercharging or turbocharging) to do so. Maserati’s naturally aspirated V8 might not have the all-conquering torque of its competition, but its seamless power delivery and exquisite soundtrack more than make up for its power deficit, especially in a country where traffic and speed limits make more than 500 hp somewhat redundant. A ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox is the only transmission offered in the Quattroporte; it serves up smooth, timely shifts that seem perfectly matched to the engine’s torque curve.
Maserati graces the Quattroporte with interior appointments that are a feast for the senses. Top-notch materials, including fragrant Poltrana Frau leather and perfectly matched wood trim, create an ambiance of old-world Italian sophistication that’s missing from the competition. For 2011, Maserati has replaced the capable yet complex Bose stereo and navigation system with its own in-house unit. Despite this change, the ergonomics still leave something to be desired, as does the wheezy HVAC system. Rear seat room is decent for those under 6 feet tall, and the trunk, while shallow, offers enough room for a couple of golf bags or suitcases.
The 2011 Maserati Quattroporte succeeds at melding traditional Italian elegance with high-tech performance. Though its six-figure pricetag places it well out of reach of most consumers, the lucky few who can afford it will be treated to a driving experience that is quite extraordinary.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor location: front · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Heated: multi-level heating · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: perforated · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: wood · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Interior accents: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor location: front · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Heated: multi-level heating · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: perforated · Upholstery accents: faux suede · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 30GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome surround · Paint: pearl · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Heated: multi-level heating · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: rear
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing