2009 Maserati Quattroporte Luxury Sedan Review and Prices

Maserati Quattroporte Overview

The 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is a blissful luxury sedan which is Maserati Quattroporte priced at MSRP: $119,750 – $125,750. The Quattroporte debuts its production five years ago, but still this luxury sedan hold its space in the consumer’s minds. The 2009 model is refined version with better-rounded sport sedan with much-improved drivability. The Quatrroporte is considered as more of a four-door sports car than a sporty luxury sedan. This Quatrroporte is ideal for those automotive aficionados who look at exclusivity as there are just a few thousand cars in the whole of Unites States and it seems impossible to encounter another car with the same color and style. This model makes its appearance felt when it is parked or on the roads, it is definite to make heads turn and envy the buyer.

Maserati Quattroporte Body style

The 2009 Maserati earns countless acclamations for its sleek body styling and its improvised interior layouts.  This 2009 model has a body shape that is decipherable from a distance. The silhouette is designed with shark-like front end, aggressively raked windshield, and smoothly sculpted roofline that leads to a very elegant tail. The vehicle’s designers have skillfully mixed elements from sports cars with long-and-low elegance. This performance luxury sedan is offered in base, S and Sport GT S trims and they have all feature delectable aesthetic, cocktail of classic sport-sedan proportions and inimitable Italian flair. The exteriors are gorgeously done with black finish that has been applied to the door pillars, belt line, door handles, and exhaust pipes.

The interiors are tastefully done, yet they offer an option to the buyer to customize the cabin at its price point by offering a vast array of cabin trims and leather colors. The suede-upholstered rim of the steering wheel feels great and the interiors favor driver ergonomics more than its prior versions.

Maserati Quattroporte Spec & Features

The 2009 Maserati offers features which are very high end and adds to luxury. The standard model includes features such as 18-inch wheels, adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, fog lamps, heated exterior mirrors, rear park assist, a power tilt, telescoping steering column, leather upholstery, rosewood interior trim, 14-way power-adjustable heated front seats with driver memory, four-way power-adjustable rear outboard seats, a refrigerated storage compartment in the front armrest, dual-zone automatic climate control and a power rear sunshade. The Quattroporte is clearly designed for only four, as indicated by the aggressive contours of the power-adjustable outboard rear seats.

They have upgraded their previous navigation system with the new Bose Multimedia system. The new Bose multimedia system setup includes hard-drive-based satellite navigation, a CD/MP3/DVD player, satellite radio, digital music storage, iPod integration, Blue tooth and voice activation. The best feature about Bose is its infrared proximity sensor where the system will automatically bring up the proper audio or navigation menu on the screen.

There are numerous options available for those who are looking at more. They can revamp the interiors as per their choice at price point. If there is something that you want and is not available on the list, Maserati works out ways to make that happen which the best selling point for those is looking at premium vehicles

Maserati Quattroporte Performance

The 2009 Maserati is equipped with the Ferrari-sourced engine sitting under the hood. It is powered by one of two V8s: a 4.2-liter and a 4.7-liter. The 4.2 cranks out 400 hp and 339 pound-feet of torque. The 4.7 in the Quattroporte S ups the ante to 425 hp and 361 lb-ft, while the Sport GT S promises 433 hp.

This 2009 model is perfect for the American performance luxury sedan market, offering crisp downshifts and seamless operation. The 2009 Quattroporte comes only with the six-speed ZF automatic transmission which helps you cycle through the six available forward gears. The automatic transmissions are extremely rewarding and one of the best .We would say that it is necessary to experience the performance to understand All the car enthusiast who do not mind spending huge amount to buy pedigree cars would not much bother about fuel efficiency. However EPA estimates for this 2009 Maserati Quattroporte are 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. We found the suspensions were stunning and offered a very smooth ride. The brakes also proved to be impressive as the rest of the chassis.

Maserati Quattroporte Quality

The quality of materials used is widely acceptable except for a few places which were interrupted with cheap looking plastics. The interior is well done and spacious. Front seats are snug and supportive, and in back there’s space for two to ride in relative comfort. The seats are not designed to fit tall occupants, as the tall taller drivers might find the Quattroporte a bit lacking in headroom. The rear headroom is compromised due to the sloping rear roof line. Another drawback that we noted was that there is not much of storage space, especially if four adults are seated inside.
The interiors are well designed but at certain places like the paddle shifters are made of plastic which looks a little cheap. Even though buyers are given an option to customize the interiors, a premium luxury car should feature interiors which have a blend of artistry and fineness.

Maserati Quattroporte Safety

The 2009 Maserati is well equipped with the necessary safety feature such as front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, stability control and antilock brakes. The standard high-intensity bi-xenon headlamps offer tremendous illumination power, which greatly aids nighttime visibility and hence makes it safe to drive at night.  The 2009 Maserti is equipped with basic safety features but there were no tests conducted to examine the same.

Conclusion

We concluded that the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is four door sedan having the elements of a sports car. This luxurious car is ideal for those who like to be different as this car tends to be exclusive and rare. They are well designed to offer looks that would wish for more. Other than their distinctive styling they also offer customization options.
The main drawback that was noted was that the interiors could have been more appreciating; the headroom in the rear fails to accommodate tall passengers. Overall it is costly car with less power in comparison to its competitors

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