2014 Maserati Quattroporte SQ4
There were comments on both sides, mostly positive though, and we came away impressed by the sixth-generation Maserati sedan.
This despite the fact that both we and you couldn’t seem to get past the questionable aesthetics of the 20-inch Crono alloy wheels slapped on all of the test cars. Awkward looking they are, or is “distinctive” the word we’re seeking?
For both the crucial United States market and the rest of the world, the most important version of the latest Quattroporte is bound to be the less powerful (and less expensive) bi-turbo V6 model we have just driven here in northern Italy; both rear-wheel-drive and Q4 all-wheel-drive versions.
We spent nearly all day in the 404-hp 2014 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4, and found a lot that we prefer in the six-cylinder powertrain versus the champing aggression and $140,000 price tag of the GTS bi-turbo V8 model.
These long and lanky executive-style statements traditionally thrive on the V8 mantra, so it will be interesting to watch how Maserati’s need to use stronger and more efficient V6 engines is received by its six-figure customers.
Standard Features
- Streaming Audio
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Automatic Equalizer
- Digital Signal Processor
- Regular Amplifier
- Radio w/MP3 Player Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control Aux Audio Input Jack Steering Wheel Controls Voice Activation DVD-Audio and External Memory Control
- Maserati Touch Control -inc: navigation 8.4 Touch Screen display AM/FM in-dash single CD/DVD player auxiliary audio input iPod integration SD memory card slot and USB connection
- Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity
- 10 Speakers
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- Light Tinted Glass
- Clearcoat Paint
- Full-Size Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Aluminum Spare Wheel
- Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
- LED Brakelights
- Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper
- Front Fog Lamps
- Trunk Rear Cargo Access
- Programmable Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Washer
- Door Auto-Latch
- Front Splash Guards
- Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
- Tires: P245/45Z19 Front & P275/40Z19 Rear: Performance
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster and Power Blind
- Laminated Glass
- Chrome Side Windows Trim
- Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
- Body-Colored Front Bumper
- Wheels: 19 Tritone Alloy
- Chrome Door Handles
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Body-Colored Power Heated Auto Dimming Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- FOB Controls: Cargo Access and Remote Engine Start
- Memory Settings: Driver Seat Door Mirrors and Head Restraints
- Analog Appearance
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- HVAC: Underseat Ducts Residual Heat Recirculation Headliner/Pillar Ducts and Console Ducts
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
- Leather Gear Shifter Material
- Cargo Space Lights
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- 8-Way Power Passenger Seat: Power Recline Height Adjustment Fore/Aft Movement and Cushion Tilt
- Trip Computer
- Perimeter Alarm
- Power Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Rear Cupholder
- Valet Function
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
- Cargo Net
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
- Illuminated Locking Glove Box
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage Mini Overhead Console and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Heated Front Bucket Seats
- Bench Front Facing Power Reclining Rear Seat w/Power Fore/Aft
- Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
- Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Front Cigar Lighter(s)
- Gauges: Speedometer Odometer Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Leather Door Trim Insert
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
- Interior Trim: Deluxe Sound Insulation Genuine Wood Instrument Panel Insert Genuine Wood Door Panel Insert Genuine Wood Console Insert Chrome Interior Accents and Leather Upholstered Dashboard
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Cargo Features: Tire Mobility Kit
- Driver Foot Rest
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage and Rear Center Armrest w/Storage
- Ashtray
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Immobilizer
- Poltrona Frau Leather Seat Trim
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Bucket Front Seats w/Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar
- Redundant Digital Speedometer
- Power Rear Windows
- Sport Leather Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away
- Systems Monitor
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Air Filtration
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Garage Door Transmitter
- Instrument Panel Covered Bin Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Console Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and 1st Row Underseat Storage
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
- Front Cupholder
- 12-Way Power Driver Seat:
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