Review: 2018 Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- I review the top-of-the-line Maserati Quattorporte GTS with it's Ferrari-built twin-turbo V8! What do you think of these? Huge thanks to Maserati for providing this vehicle and to the Automotive Video Association for arranging it!
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Maserati could be one of the greatest luxury sports sedan manufacturers if they didn't cheat out and actually put some effort into refining the car
agreed , seems like they're very VERY lazy into making simple changes in refining the car
@@kylegordon9523 It could be the less funding given by it's parent company. I bet Maserati would do so much better if given a lot of funds.
It's so true. I'm a Chrysler guy through and through; and I liked Fiat, Alfa, and Maserati before the merger, so I was thrilled when it happened. I'm not happy about what they've done to Maserati though. First time I sat in one at a car show I was disappointed immediately. The thing that really ticked me off is the insanely cheap pieces like that little plastic (er carbon fiber over plastic) flip door for the cupholders. I pushed on it to open it and almost vomited. How can a $100k plus car be so cheaply built?
Honestly though, it's part of the reason I bought my 2018 Chrysler 300 touring with the S package. It's literally 90% of the quality/materials of the Maserati for 1/5th the cost (minus the Ferrari tuned engine and suspension of course). It shouldn't be that way, but it is. The switches are the same, the knobs are the same, so so much is the same it's embarrassing for Maserati and is directly Fiat's fault for not maintaining a higher standard of quality with such a prestigious badge (and also reason for maybe a second look at 300's if you have been considering a large German-ish style car; seriously I picked mine up for $23,000 brand new and if you look hard enough you can find them for even cheaper than that now).
That’s what I’ve always said. They have so much potential but they cut too many corners. I’ve been a huge Maserati fan, but they never try to compete with the Germans. They take too long to add new equipment to their cars, that ZF transmission that everyone has hated for years has FINALLY been phased out.. they don’t try hard enough and for that they fall short. The cars they make are beautiful but for the money you could get a German car with more tech and features, so I see why Maserati isn’t as popular as the German offerings.
You got a detuned 530hp ferrari v8 twin turbo in this maserati. ECU tune stage 1 would get you to 600hp. It looks better and sounds better than the german's, plus no clutch in this maserati.
Best thing about this car is you’ll get to make a bunch of new friends at the Maserati dealer’s service department. You’ll be there so often, they’ll be like family...which is nice.
Ouch.
Oof
Johntyson that’s more like the old 3200 and the 4.2 CambioCorsa. Since the Granturismo S, Maserati has improved a lot in terms of reliability.
MadDrummer100000 “Improved a lot” only speaks to how truly horrific Maserati was in the past. The fact that they’ve “improved a lot” and are still worse than most is hilarious to me.
That was Cold 😂
I love Maseratis. They are so pretty.
Same...
@@Mashburn007 ... You’re so pretty?😂😂
@@roccotarli762 wdym?...😂😂
Among the most beautiful cars in the world.
I own the 2018. Actually look forward to turning on the Ferrari engine every morning. Had the choice between S class, 7 series, LS, A8, etc. Drove them all and this was my easy choice. Exclusivity and uniqueness.
still have it? can you comment on how's it has performed in these past three years? I am interested in this car, has always been a favorite of mine but terrified on maintaining it...
Exclusivity? It’s the cheapest of all those other 4
@@user59371 no it isnt
@@glonl4334I stand corrected; in order of highest current price for 2018’s, it goes 1. S Class 2. LS500 3. Quattroporte 4. 7 Series. Feel any better now?
@@user59371 No
5:49 Christ almighty that gear shifter
The 19s have an improved shifter and it works much better
Yeah, damn, agreed--glad it's been fixed
pretty much straight out of a 2013 Chrysler 300 just a different design I deal with the 300's every day they make that exact noise and are just as annoying.
This brand is known for their engine nothing else and that engine is just amazing
The chassis are pretty great too, as are the looks. It's sort of an old-school sport sedan: good looks, good materials, good powertrain, good chassis. Forget the tech. (Because even an upper trim Camry is more impressive)
3:52 You can customize each top corner to display whatever information you want from the settings menu. Time and date it's just one of them, but you can choose any of the gauges or information in the main cluster to be displayed there.
I read so lots of things about issued etc...I have a Quattroporte Sport GTS (4.7l V8) and never had something. You can have as well problem with every other cars...and it depends as well on how you treat the cars!
year, miles yours has?
Driving my 2nd Maserati Quattroporte..love it.
Notification squad where you at? Matt is still the fastest rapper
Whatsupevrybdysubaruxwrxfanhereeee...
lol true. #whatsupsubaruwrxfanhere
Proud owner of a 14 GTS. This is a no frills bonified super-sedan. It’s quite a bit faster than it’s advertised numbers. It’s a technological marvel in terms of power and handling. Driving a car that size shouldn’t be so fun. It’s a blast. Tech wise it’s simple but elegant. It works and is very easy to navigate. My 2014 does not creek as much as this 2018 does, my god. Buy used, they tank in value. BUT BUYER BEWARE. You’re still on the hook for parts to a 150k car. So don’t think your gonna pick up a GTS for 35k and be able to afford it if it breaks... I’m in 6k in services and minor repairs for 2019. Buy used if you can afford the maintenance and enjoy driving one of the most elegant and prestigious cars on the road. It really is a thing of beauty to drive and own. It’s like a needy trophy wife who spends your money. I get compliments and questions whenever I drive it. Mostly from older people...
People always talking about how cheap some of the interior is but when you come from nothing and you get this vehicle you really came up nbs
Actual buttons are better than touch screen. I don’t even see how it’s debatable. Oh well to each his own. I like that they gave you a choice.
Beautiful car
that date thing in the gauge can be tweaked from the settings
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts and reviews Matt!!
Gorgeous 💕
Beautiful car. Thumbs up.
Great Video Matt! The Quattroporté competes with the larger sedans such as the S class and the BMW 7 series, but weighs less at close to 4300 pounds. The 5 series competitor is the Maserati Ghibli.
A common misconception, The M5 is a V8, the M4 is a twin turbo V6 putting out pretty much the same 0-60 and HP as the Ghibli SQ4.
I dunno how this car lost its appeal. I so wanted one back in high school. Now it just looks like a beefed up Kia
1st gen was sexy as fuck
Get a 2007 maserati executive GT fully loaded rides way better than this overpriced cheaply made pos
Elephant In The Room
Now it makes sense.
I dont see that, but Kia thanks you, even if you are an idiot.
see one in person its a different story
Shoulda brought a tube of toothpaste for that interior door panel gap, Matt. Solid review though!
😂😂😂😂😂
classic
CLASSYC DEMURO !!!
so a loaded new Ram 1500 has cooled rear seats but that Maserati doesn't for 2x the price. Gotta give props to FCA they do cooled seats pretty well.
It has them, they are optional though.
HillBilly Ass Ram STFU...
@@kookieless it's optional
great car its really fantastic machine
That knob that spins in the center by the shifter is to make it either easier or simply a different way to pick something on the radio screen,while driving.
I just bought a 2018 ghibli and it was awesome ! The new designed screen is same as my friend's Chrysler Pacifica's! He didn’t realize I paid 80k dollars for a sedan! It won’t makes them jealous! Great job Maserati!
Upper 2020 got a better screen
What a beautiful car is the car from entourage newer be a nice car to drive around in Beverly Hills
So beautiful car! That exhaust sound is definitely the best for the engines 4.4 and lower!!!
Look like beast car! 😍
4:03 the top left and right can be customised to show stuff like average mpg, current mpg, time etc :)
I set mine up to show outside temp.
Beautiful vehicle has the V8, Awesome.
I can hear the creaks while u driving 😂 and that gear shifter omfg
I've heard creaks in a audi s8 before 🤷♂️
beautiful luxurious Italian sport seadan love it!!!! and love that turbo V8 and awesome review Matt your videos are entertaining keep up the awesome work 👍👍👍
Zackery Jones its a v6
Vahan Vahanyan it's a V8 didn't you hear him say V8
Despite the previous horrendous built quality, there was a sense of artisan having built the car to previous Quattroporte. Nowadays in the Turin plant most process are automated with heavy economics of scale applicated to the whole process. Anyway the V8 with those TT is amazing.
It has good quality for us, so.
The depreciation king
That Ferrari 3.8L V8 is probably my favourite part of this car. I mean if Ferrari builds your engine, you know you have something special.
Well done Sir,my thanks to you and the Maserati family, Thanks,great review.
Matt will say everything is overall nice, no matter what car.
My dentist has That exact
same car in that color parked at the office.i see it when im in for tooth work.. beautiful car, im sure he can afford it!
Can’t wait for Doug demuro review of this Maserati he ended all sales of the previous model 😂
The "holes in the fender" are not some useless styling gimmick. They allow the massive airflow that's come IN through the radiator OUT from the engine bay so reducing the huge drag that would otherwise occur. Do I need to add . . . "Duh".
4:37 Who else noticed the McClaren 😎🔥
"Came for let's turn around this back road here" 🔥😌
Hey look, it’s Jason from Engineering Explained! Love his videos!! You should meet up with TJ again! Would be cool to see him meet up again with his inspiration.
The logo is called the Maserati trident
Abe Coulter hmm..didn't know that. Makes me want to chew gum
Awesome review!! I love Maserati and their entire line up
great vid matt! were those blank buttons on the steering wheel? should’ve mentioned that! major turnoff in a “luxury” car like this
I love it!! Purchasing a Mercedes S550. This car is a name people love to say it I own a Maserati, sounds expensive and elegant... The S550 smokes this car on tech and reliability.
You put this GTS version next to an s550 and it looks much better. RWD, ferrari v8, 1900kg, amazing sound.
Smokes the tech, but not the reliability. That tech always fails, which is why a used S-Class can be had for little money. And what do you want, a car for driving, or a mobile tech fest?
Il piccolo borghessuccio è giusto che guidi una sicura Mercedes le maseerati vanno lasciate agli uomini che vogliono vivere sensazioni vere
And then u wonder why all the high tech u have breaks
Ferrari engine....enough said. ❤️🇮🇹💪🏼
You can customize what you want at the top (left/right) of the center display between speedometer and odometer... Derp...
One of my dream car
I just don’t get why they don’t use the same Powertrain on the Ghibli. That car would be perfect with the V8
Piersandro Mannino cuz no one would buy the quattroporte then.
@@nbaldo003 Pretty much. Maserati should put its shit together like alfa did and really attack the germans.
Why didn't they put it in the Gran Turismo?
After this video I went out and rented a Ghibli and a GT for a weekend each. Honestly there isn't a tremendous difference in the power or feel of the different engines. Both sound Amazing & handle great. Having the V8 extra power to accelerate from 60+ is nice and the GT does exactly as you command, very responsive. I get some of his complaints about the car but frankly its not near as bad as Doug makes it out to be.
The ghibli is for people who are too concerned about saying they own a maserati but dont mind having a terrible car
Omgggg I have been waiting for this video all my life ❤️❤️😭😭😭😂😂
Just think yeahhh really
Maserati are so beautiful
krezo you must not know anything about cars
@kathyy5903 explain to us then why he's wrong
Dream car!!!
Sounds like this car is just "OK", for that price, I need "fantastic!"
Unfortunately it's not even okay it is subpar quality even for a midsize $26,000 sedan compare in the US they are far better in quality than this piece of shit! My neighbor has one it is falling apart and the body gaps and the quality of materials are shit and the transmission has already failed after 2 weeks! Junk pure junk
@@polebarnexperts Lies pure lies. I own one and it’s absolutely magnificent!
I'd still buy the car
you're batshit crazy
ty the koenigsegg enthusiast same in a heart beat
i have a GTS i love it
For a while it's been my dream Maserati. But I would make it a liberty Walk widebody, air suspension, stance it on Ferrari carbon wheels, semi slicks, straight piped exhaust carbon ducktail😍😍
please, have mercy
Good review Matt.
Wish I had money like this.
Drinking game, every time he says “attractive”.
SoundMan1985 Or pretty good. Lol
The rhetorical information in the gauge cluster screen is configurable
Also, this car would be absolutely amazing at maybe $40,000-$60,000 but at this price you are just paying for the badge, not quality.
@wthutch7882 the quality is good you should try one in person, the mercedes panels legit bend so much or almost break off and these dont.
0:40 WHERE IS DOUG?!?!?!?!?!
Beautiful car!👍 “A lot of leg room in the back...” & “... the dash gauges seem a little high, almost at eye level...”. OF COURSE.. you’re only 5’9” dude!🤣
Most Italians are shorter.
I find it funny how so many people bash maserati for reliability and have never owned one and probably drive a piece of shit....ive owned 8 masers and currently have 2 and have never had any issues...cant say the same for the german cars ive had or the american junk as well....they are great cars and very well built!
that shifter like... what?!?
Beautiful looking and sounding luxury car but some of the cheap bits would piss me off if I ended up buying it.
Love your Pumas!
Outstanding
Heard alot about these new cars and karma cars , people told me how people get there money to buy them inspiring stuff .
Love Italian cars !!!
Come on, it's Italian! If you want to be a fan boy, get your BMW, but with the Maserati, you may never see yourself on the same road. And, that engine!!!
1 thing I don't get is, why does everyone want to go with slim wheels? Why the rim size? Those thin wheels make the ride harder for no reason. Never understood the appeal in that...
Everything is ATTRACTIVE
Maserati🇮🇹❤️💣
Maserati tech is really quite pathetic rather have an XJR for 50k. Cheap ass interior rather get the 2007 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT with the peanut butter interior and wood trim for 15k not as quick but sounds way better.
John Lukach that 4.7 V8 😍. Sounds incredible, especially with an aftermarket exhaust.
I would pick a xjr over this also
Why didn't you hit the exhaust button?
is this the same thing as ghibli
No
Is it weird that I would take one over a rolls Royce
Love the Quattroporte. Elegant, sporting, fast, and unique. Btw, 0-60 is quite a bit faster. See the Car and Driver and Motor Trend reviews.
Sadly this car would lose to a genesis g70 3.3tt in a straight line. And it's only 52k maxed out
Wedow LOL . Same can be said about the S class , Audi A8, Bentley, etc. Your comparison makes no sense. This is a FULL size luxury vehicle.
thepeeps07 Correct. I have one. Faster than 4.6 by a good margin. My friends Lexus claims 3.9, I’m faster.
@IReahpZz no it wouldent the gts does it 0.1 seconds faster and even then in the longer run the gennesis will fall behind because only it's starting line is good
Can you do 2015 quattroporte?
What competition??? I don't know any other car that performs and feels like a 70,000$ car but cost 160,000$.
It's in the same class as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A7, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ, and even Porsche Panamera according to "The Car Connection". Quality is certainly not on the same level, but those are the competitors in the luxury full-sized sedan segment.
Matt which one do you prefer the most the kia stinger or this car ?
For the money, the Stinger.
Maserati could be a coveted brand. They need to turn things around fast.
I get the feeling that Maserati is more "simplistic" in its technology department because the company just cant afford the tech level of its mainly german competitors.
How come they left the only luxury italian brand left to die?!
What's the point of adding carbonfiber trim and then heavy leather seats?
Some people like the look of the carbon fiber on the interior of their car. It's nice to look at, not necessarily functional.
Love it
Yeah..this is not the 2018 version Matt, sorry. All QP from 2017 onward have a chrome grill, both SQ4 and GTS
I have the window sticker that proves it is.
It has the matrix lights, and the gts gets black accents
Saw a similar, all-red interior Maserati at a car show a few weeks ago, definitely looked nice from a distance...but to pair that interior with cheap plastic, and at that price point? Ouch...
Gotta love the redundant clocks though, haha
Can you do a review of the buick regal tourx
it drives me NUTS you guys don't talk much about pricing when choosing the best car. I mean you have MClaren going up against for example the Bullitt, OFC the Mclaren won
So in total this car displays the time in 4 locations for you...
So many squeaks you would have thought it was built by 3 blind mice.
FCA? Another car 🚗 model?
The Matt Maran Giggle is at 11:00
I really love the way you're reviewing this "super car" :D I just can't stop laughing on how you getting bored and disappointed of the interior and the provided solutions (instead of saying that seats are outdated you will say: I wish there's a lil bit more customization haha, but you killed me with this "the steering wheel here is wonderfully simple (..) just has a few buttons and it's really refreshing, and the paddle you don't get that movement -which I like (..) and the wheel it 's a little bigger it seems, but still very nice" haha or talking about time that they just repeated twice that information on both the left and the right side (+ 1 analog + 1 time on main screen just below analog.. =quatrotimed : D) but the things getting more exciting from 10:55 haha
Someone needs to gif the headspace display at 8:50.
Nice!!!😄