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Maserati’s best car for a decade, the GranTurismo does
exactly what you hope for; immaculately-styled bodywork and an absolutely
fabulous GT. Seating for four, an inspirational interior and relaxed handling
balance make this a bargain for a bit over £80k.
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Quick specs
- Engine : Premium Unleaded V-8, 4.7 L
- EPA Class : Subcompact Cars
- Style Name : 2dr Cpe GranTurismo Sport
- Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
- Passenger Capacity : 4
- Passenger Doors : 2
- Body Style : 2dr Car
- Transmission : Transmission: ZF 6-Speed Automatic -inc: auto-adaptive control w/4 different operating modes: Auto Normal, Auto Sport (selected using the Sport button), Low Grip/Auto Ice (selected through the Ice button) and Manual (selected by moving the selector lever from "D" to the special track)
Review
The 2014 Maserati GranTurismo is about much more than just
speed or luxury, though it packs both aplenty. Cachet, style, the essence of
Italian exotica--these are some of the benefits of owning a Maserati. It evokes
passion in its owner and envy in one's rivals.
One of the most stunning, curvaceous vehicles on the planet
today, the Maserati GranTurismo's success is measured in the sweep of its
suggestive hips, its come-hither front-end look, and its gloriously decadent
interior. Trimmed in your choice of metals, leathers, and wood, the GranTurismo
is a connoisseur's car.
While the larger Quattroporte and new Ghibli sedan get an
array of updated, turbocharged engines, the GranTurismo carries a
Ferrari-sourced 4.7-liter V-8 engine under its hood. That sister-branded touch
of sport is more than just a nod in the right direction; it's up to 454
horsepower of sonorous speed sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed ZF
automatic transmission. The Convertible Sport and all GranTurismo coupe models
score the 454-horsepower rating; the base convertible gets a nominal 444
horsepower from the same engine.
With Ferrari's V-8 under the hood, the 2014 Maserati
GranTurismo ticks off just 4.7 seconds on the way to 60 mph. The sport-shifting
automatic transmission blips the throttle and responds to driver requests with
vigor. In all, the GranTurismo presents a performance personality that borders
on brash, but is always brisk.
But the standard GranTurismo isn't the highest-performance
model; the GranTurismo MC (also known as the MC Stradale outside the U.S.)
raises the game with a new carbon fiber vented hood, a track-tuned suspension,
forged alloy 20-inch wheels, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, and a top speed of
188 mph. The latest updates to the GranTurismo MC offer an optional return of
2+2 seating configuration; previous iterations had stripped the rear seat to
save weight.
All models except the MC come standard with the Skyhook air
suspension that gives the GranTurismo an effortless combination of smooth ride
quality and taut, balanced handling; the GranTurismo MC can equip the Skyhook
system as an add-on.
Inside the 2014 Maserati GranTurismo, the atmosphere is pure
luxury, but despite the premium materials and old-world-meets-new-age design,
the cabin is also very useful. With four real, usable adult Inside the 2014 Maserati GranTurismo, the atmosphere is pure
luxury, but despite the premium materials and old-world-meets-new-age design,
the cabin is also very useful. With four real, usable adult sized seats, the
GranTurismo is a rarity in the high-performance, high-style luxury coupe world.
Features and technology are as advanced as you'd hope, too:
navigation, Bluetooth, and a Bose audio system are all standard. Cosmetic
options and upgrades edge into haute couture status, with custom-stitched
seats, multi-colored leathers, and exotic wood trims all available for your
personal styling touch. Trident-embroidered headrests? You can order those,
too.
As Italy's answer to the Jaguar XK or Mercedes-Benz SL, the
Maserati GranTurismo isn't so much about spec sheets and data sets, but about
emotion and the desire to roam the Earth in a bespoke bit of excellence.
Abandon all logic, ye who enter here, for this is the land of passion.