Interior

Take a seat in the new Quattroporte and you will feel like royalty. To characterize the vehicle's interior as upscale would be an understatement. The new Quattroporte is loaded with the following:

• Redesigned nobs for to control the vehicle's functions
• A new uber-spacious storage compartment
• An air quality sensor that blocks compromised air from venturing to the cabin
• The GranLusso trim provides silk inserts along the seats, visors, headliners and doors

The interior also features a brand new console for easy-to-access climate control. The buttons have been kept to a minimum this year in an effort to simplify the user experience design. Quattroporte drivers love the fact that there is a rotary control conveniently positioned just behind the gearshift to permit easy alteration of volume and infotainment features. Add in the fact that there are two roomy storage spaces along the center console and it is easy to see why people are raving about the new Quattroporte's interior.

Technology

This luxury sedan isn't all about style. The Quattroporte also has its fair share of high-tech goodies. Chief amongst these niceties are:

• A glass-covered 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system that accommodates most smartphones as well as Apple CarPlay
• Starter button
• Power foot pedals
• Four zone air conditioning
• Keyless entry
• Electric rear sunblind
• An electronically adjustable Air Shutter that maintains the proper engine temperature and minimizes drag
• Heated back seats

Performance

The new Maserati Quattroporte has a 6-cylinder base engine with 350 horses and 3.0 liters. The Quattroporte S and SQ4 versions have 410 horses. Upgrade to the Quattroporte GTS trim and you will have an 8-cylinder engine with 530 horses, 3.8 liters and 650 pound feet of torque at your disposal. Each of these engines is tied to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission.

The EPA reports the Quattroporte S and SQ4 achieve 16 miles per gallon on city roads and 23 miles per gallon on highways. The Quattroporte GTS provides 15 miles per gallon on city roads and 22 miles per gallon on highways. This fuel efficiency is more than respectable for the spacious and powerful Quattroporte.

Safety

This year's Quattroporte is rife with critically important safeguards to protect you, your loved ones and your cargo. The vehicle's safety features include but are not limited to:

• Forward collision warning
• Lane departure warning
• Blind spot alert
• Advanced brake assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• An optional around-view/surround-view camera
• Automated emergency braking
• Rear view cameras that have been upgraded