Name: Maserati Quattroporte (2013 to 2023) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Maserati Quattroporte
Rating: 45.0

Summary

The Maserati Quattroporte name dates back to 1963 and has always been applied to the Italian luxury brand’s flagship saloon with quattro porte – four doors. The last and sixth generation launched in 2013, with production ending at the end of 2023.

This generation of Quattroporte was a considerably larger car than any of its predecessors and shared its mechanical underpinnings with the smaller Ghibli.

Three versions of the Quattroporte were offered, all rear-wheel-drive. The entry-level GT and Modena models employed a V6 engine of 350hp and 430hp, respectively, while the range-topping Trofeo offered a 203mph top speed from its Ferrari V8 powerplant of 530hp. When first launched there was a diesel option but this disappeared midway through the model’s life.

Some reviewers argued that Maserati traded on its motorsport heritage, the Sunday Times commenting; “the luxury sports saloon car has been known for its elegant styling, wonderful engine note, power and – some would say – soul,” but added that the latest Quattroporte is the best yet, particularly with updates made since its launch.

Opinions were split on the road dynamics – The Telegraph commented that the car “has a more settled ride than the smaller Maserati Ghibli… but it’s nowhere near as good as a BMW 7-series or Mercedes S-class at dealing with larger bumps – these send shudders through the car’s structure.”

The interior provided mixed emotions too – Autocar commented on the space, despite the Maserati not offering a long-wheelbase version like rivals; “whether seated in the front or back, this is a car in which almost anyone could stretch out in plenty of comfort.” But the review added that some of the finish was disappointing, even in the range-topping Trofeo. With cheap switchgear, in places “the cabin quality is conspicuously short of what you might reasonably expect of a near-£130,000 luxury car.”

As of November 2024, the Maserati Quattroporte holds a Used Car Expert Rating of E, with a score of 45%. This is well off the pace of contemporary rivals like the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series.

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Quattroporte highlights

Distinctive among the upmarket saloon pack
Very roomy inside
Trofeo versions offer serious power
Superb luxury – in parts…

Quattroporte lowlights

Chassis does not match the pace of top engines
Some less exclusive cabin fit and finish
Reputation for depreciating rapidly
For the price, outshone by luxury rivals

Key specifications

Body style: Large saloon
Engines: petrol
Price when new: From £87,900 on-road

Launched: Spring 2013
Last updated: Summer 2019
Production ended: Autumn 2023

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Media reviews

Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“If you want a sporty limousine, the Maserati Quattroporte offers something distinctly different.”
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Auto Trader+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.4 / 10
“Both in terms of the way it looks and how it drives, the Maserati Quattroporte is a thoroughly distinctive executive saloon. Trouble is, we think some of its weaknesses are in areas prospective buyers will consider must-haves, while the things it offers are not things people in this part of the market want.”
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Autocar+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 4 / 10
“The market for full-sized luxury cars has seen something of a technological revolution over the past decade or so, and Maserati is very quickly being left behind. The next Quattroporte will need to be a much more advanced car than this one just to keep up.”
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Car+

Model reviewed: GranSport S
Score: 8 / 10
“Pore over the statistics and the Maserati Quattroporte is unlikely to vanquish the competition. Fortunately, the Quattroporte’s appeal is one to the heart rather than the mind. Factor in exclusivity, and that feel-good factor of owning a Maserati, and your head will soon get on board.”
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Carbuyer+

Model reviewed: Range overiew
Score: 6.8 / 10
“The V8 Maserati Quattroporte is a great driver’s luxury saloon, with sharp handling and blistering performance, but it’s starting to feel its age.”
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Carwow+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Maserati Quattroporte is a stylish luxury saloon with a pair of smooth V6 engines but its interior can’t hold a candle to the more tech-savvy German alternatives.”
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Evo+

Model reviewed: GTS GranSport
Score: 6 / 10
“Maserati’s limousine is more competent than it’s ever been, but still has faults and lacks the character of its predecessor.”
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Honest John+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Maserati Quattroporte brought a sporting side to the luxury car market long before anyone else.”
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Parkers+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Luxury Italian saloon offers something a bit different”
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The Sun+

Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel automatic
“The Maserati Quattroporte is all about the driving experience. From behind the wheel, you feel like you’re playing a part in The Godfather or Sopranos. With three wing air vents and sleek profile, it has the feel of a machine gun.”
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The Sunday Times+

Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“Not the best in any one area, but in a class of its own.”
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The Telegraph+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Plenty of luxury saloons are quieter, more comfortable and cheaper to run, while some are also better to drive. And yet the Maserati Quattroporte’s mix of space, pace and style gives it definite appeal. It’s a car you buy with your heart more than your head, but we can see why you might be tempted.”
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Top Gear+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The entertaining and imposing Maserati Quattroporte could be our limo of choice.”
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What Car?+

Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel automatic
“The Maserati certainly isn’t run of the mill, but you’d have to be pretty determined to be different to go for the Quattroporte over its more well-rounded and refined luxury rivals.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

The Maserati Quattroporte was not tested by Euro NCAP during its production life.

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Maserati Quattroporte was not tested by Green NCAP during its production life.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of November 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Maserati Quattroporte to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Quattroporte, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	25 mpg	E	23 – 26 mpg	E – E

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	268 g/km	D	254 – 282 g/km	D – D

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	50	F	50 – 50	F – F

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£637	D
Year 2	£1,540	D
Year 3	£2,304	D
Year 4	£2,723	D
Year 5	£3,625	D
Overall	£10,829	D

The Maserati Quattroporte is an unsurprisingly expensive car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

We don’t have independently verified fuel economy data, but the CO₂ emission scores are poor, and those are closely linked to fuel economy.

Insurance costs are likely to be high as the Quattroporte is categorised in the highest group 50, while servicing and maintenance over the first five years is also expensive.