' 2015 Maserati GranCabrio / GranTurismo MC Centennial Edition ' Test Drive & Review - TheGetawayer

[@GregWallis]

Finally sometime understands the point of this car. It's about the emotion and the real world experience of driving it, rather than lap times. You've gone up in my estimation.

[@TheGetawayer]

+Greg Wallis Always had a sweet spot for this car and driving it was pure joy. Sadly time was very limited, so the video wasn't as long and detailed as my other ones :)

[@jokerstine3113]

someone**

[@agrant4701]

Rather than a super infotainment system. Exactly. Backup camera isn’t too much to ask for, though.

[@danieladler3218]

My grandfather has one in Mediterranean blue. Absolutely stunning

[@bmwmpower8897]

The sound is unbeatable.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Great review Guido! You're right about the Maserati being old school, they don't offer high tech but the sound alone makes it a great GT car. Great to see Maserati supporting you!

[@Jack-oz8fs]

Beauty, elegant and sound! Masterpiece!

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

My favorite grand tourer EVER. My baby, a timeless classic with the heart of a lion such magnificence

[@Rocknium1]

As the video ends, I wish it was longer, sound, design, and emotion really makes this car my dream car too. Couldn't said it better. This is awesome Guido. Thank you.

[@TheGetawayer]

Rocknium1 You're very welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed the video ! I didn't have much time with the car, so I wanted to drive as much as possible and really capture the sound abit. That's why I don't talk much in the video, but I think most people will be okay with that :)

[@Rocknium1]

TheGetawayer I know I'm okay with it. 😊 Great job again.

[@pro101go]

I share your same feelings for the car, I got to drive a Gran Cabrio this year at 18 years old and have fallen in love for the car! I need one in my life.

[@MPZRACEVIDEO]

Einfach nen geniales Auto mit tollem Sound!!!

[@askhab]

Best engine sound and exhaust ever. So noble and respectable!

[@KlemenJereb]

Guido, I totally agree with you! Maserati is all about the sound, design and passion. Real car people will appreciate it, even though it is not the fastest sports car around...it is a GT car with a soul. I think that people that buy a car like this instead of a Ferrari or Lamborghini really have taste and know about cars. Cheers from Slovenia.

[@heinedenmark]

One of the best Pininfarina designs ever. And that engine will surely be missed when the new 3.8l turbo takes over, because of the sound. Maserati should make a final version. 'Low' weight as MC Stradale and with ZF HP8 gearbox.

[@jlo6388]

Guido, you keep outdoing yourself. You are using new camera and viewpoints that are interesting and great! I have reservations about Masaratis but they are still sexy.

[@TheGetawayer]

J Lo I'm glad you enjoy the videos ! Thanks for the great feedback ! -Guido

[@maxxxxxxim]

What a banging channel so happy i found it

[@TheGetawayer]

+maxxxxxxim Glad you like it ! Merry Christmas !

[@salvadorramirez4114]

This is still my go to video on inspiration to one day own that car

[@TheGetawayer]

Very glad you enjoy it so much and best of luck for getting one soon :)

[@aor3200]

Oh that sound

[@jeebus2121]

5:52, it does that wonderful infinite-if-you-are-on-a-slight-decline overrun burbling the Mercedes C63 does so well. Love that noise..it's best at 'house shopping speed' [around 30kph or so].

[@abecene]

Guido, I love this channel. I wish this review was a little longer than 6m27s, this is the one I'd like to buy

[@TheGetawayer]

I only had one day to film this, but would have loved to make a longer video...Glad I even got a press car. They become rare here :)

[@ForYourStressFreeHomeLoan]

Thank you for the awesome review, it makes me want to purchase this exact same car.

[@TheGetawayer]

You are very welcome, Steven!

[@DtRockstar1]

Guido, I have said it before - your camera work and cinematic work always amazes me! I'm wondering how you got the shots where there was a camera car in front of the Maserati? I say that because it looked like the rear mounted camera on the camera car was following the Maserati, keeping it in the shot. If I'm honest, I've never been much of a Maserati guy. Their designs never really excited me. They are very comfortable though, and great for long drives in comfort and speed.

[@Nandoo1987]

It s nice to see that you love also italians and not only german cars:)Greating Guido keep going...

[@TheGetawayer]

Nikola Jovanovic Thanks Nikola ! I love italian, british and even some american cars, it''s just harder to get my hands on them, since their press car fleets are very small here in germany :) Greetings, Guido

[@altern8ive]

awesome and worth a re-watch for the english commentary. thanks Guido. my only wish was that between 2:30 and 3:10 the only music was the engine and not Kevin McLeod's composition ;)

[@TheGetawayer]

altern8ive Thanks ! Yeah I thought about doing that, but music really helps to give it a certain aura that I like. But I might create a pure-sound video of these clips later this year, if you want me to :)

[@altern8ive]

TheGetawayer that would be awesome if you have time, maybe a "Best Sounds of 2015" style of compilation :)

[@davidlima8204]

very good review..thank you !

[@alipontiac]

Great review as usual...so if the Granturismo is your No.1 car what would be No.2 & 3 ??

[@TheGetawayer]

ali pontiac Thanks ! A 997 GT3 RS and an AMG ( any would do, they all sound amazing to me ), but that's not a complete dream garage ;)

[@kevinwhitney1318]

I’m in the process of buying a car and this along with the Porsche Panamera, and BMW m850i are the 3 on my list I’m struggling to decide upon. I don’t necessarily like the new 2023 Maserati and it’s updated look. For some reason this body style looks far more attractive to me…more aggressive. That said, the Porsche and BMW both have far more options and updated features to offer than the 2018 Maserati does…but it’s just something about that Maserati and it’s prestige and notoriety along with that NA V-8 engine and that exhaust note that keeps calling me!!! I just can’t decide!!! It’s driving me crazy!!

[@abemo4113]

Fast forward and I hope you made the right decision and purchased this one. Cheers 🥂

[@whoarie]

Getawayer, you mention "...my top five cars.." in the video.. What are your top five?

[@rousseau327]

No F-Type or Aston can make a noise comparable to this GranTurismo..

[@heinedenmark]

+ewt415 True. It's balsam for the soul.

[@Ardentautosports]

I have a 2014 Tesla Model S now and I miss my 2011 GTC everyday. Looking at buying another one.

[@tbonde1]

Do you prefer the Maserati GT or 991 Carrera S? Great review, as always!

[@TheGetawayer]

Troy Bonde Thanks ! Well, I wouldn't compare these two to each other to be honest. The Maserati is a big gran tourer that drives like a sportscar, but the 991 S is a true if NOT the sportscar, but much smaller in size. The Maserati is more of a 6series, Aston or SL rival, I would say :)

[@silat13]

Thanks Guido.

[@blissmd]

Guido, This car or the Porsche 911 series? I know they belong to different categories, but in your opinion overall which one is more fun/enjoyable for daily driving? I really appreciate your answer

[@tantemarianne6610]

Maserati. More comfort. better design and statement. Porsche is driving everybody x)

[@gsingh5617]

one word "Art"......U KNOW WHICH ONE

[@stu1002]

Totally depends on *which* 911. If you are looking at an ultimately quick 911 - say a turbo or higher - well, you're looking at a totally different sort of car. If that's what you want - fine the 911 will be great. However if you are looking at a 911 Carerrea a *soft* 911, then you got to ask your self what you want it for. The driving dynamics of the 911 will be better - yes - but, are you actually looking to find the last fraction of grip and lateral G capability of the car on every corner? If you are driving it on road - probably not, and on that basis the Maserati is going to best the 911 in nearly every other category other than absolute driving dynamics:. Looks, sound, evocative character. Ultimately there is an X factor to this: if you were buying a sensible car you would just buy a ford fiesta. Perfectly sensible cars. But you're not being sensible with a car like this - you're buying a bit of stardust, a bit of magic: For me the Maserati Granturismo has that bit of magic about it in a way a 911 just doesn't. You either "get" that or you don't I guess...

[@Mr42lives]

The review of Granturismo with fewest words, but with most sense.

[@stu1002]

What are the "flashing headlights"? Is that some kind of option? what's it called? is it afterrmarket or standard?

[@TheGetawayer]

Just a camera slow motion effect that you get with LED lights, because they are actually flashing all the time but the human eye can't see it

[@atthelord]

Since Ferrari is going the turbo charged route, do you think the next generation Maseratis will also be turbo charged ? The 488 doesn't sound bad at all, but to be honest the 458 was in a league of its own. Aston martins on the other hand will soon get hand built AMG engines and even in the event of them going turbo, AMGs always sound great. So what are your views on this ? PS what do you feel about the gearbox? It's no pdk, but is it great anyway? Thx, great video, huge fan :) cheers!

[@jortepap]

the 488 sounds really crap. Even for a turbocharged engine.

[@TheGetawayer]

Arman Talwar Thanks Arman ! I did drive the turbo V6 in the new Quattroporte and did like that engine, especially its sound was the best of any turbo V6 I've driven. I have full trust in Mercedes-AMG to build great turbo engines and I will propably have a go in the new C63 later this year to confirm what I already experienced in the SL63...Can't comment on the Ferrari, unlike Maserati they don't have a german pr-department that could give me a car for a test. That said I think NA engines will be missed greatly, especially once you'v driven a car like this GranCabrio :) - Guido

[@user-fz3sz2dj4r]

hey this is a random question, but would have you ever driven a newer model ford fusion ~2013 or newer? Im trying to decide between a 2013 scion FRS, and 2014 ford fusion. Thanks!

[@TheGetawayer]

Jay Cee They don't sell the Fusion here in germany, it might be the same car as the Ford Mondeo here in germany, but I haven't driven one of these either, sry :)

[@user-fz3sz2dj4r]

Np, thanks for the fast reply and keep up the great reviews!

[@Forgemno]

HI. I'm 6"4 1/2 . How's the leg room

[@TheGetawayer]

I'm 6,4 too and had no issues

[@Forgemno]

TheGetawayer thanks so much.

[@AndreasLawson]

A Maserati, a Breitling, a perfect German summer evening. Do you want to switch places with me in Texas for a couple of weeks a year? As always, a great review. I ordered an SL550, but now I have doubts :)

[@TheGetawayer]

AndreasLawson Haha thanks Andreas ! You'll love the SL, no doubt, eventhough it can't sound like a Maserati :)

[@momart9955]

Bellissima Maserati,,sound..vauuuu!

[@Trancecend]

Dat sound

[@NathanSijpkes]

Klasse, can you also do a review on the nordschleife :)

[@TheGetawayer]

Nathan Sijpkes Thank you ! Well I'm not an expert when it comes to driving the ring, but the main problem is that I'm not allowed to drive my press cars on tracks. I let the big magazines do that and enjoy my driving on public roads :) Hope you understand

[@agrant4701]

I’m getting one. I don’t care.

[@gsingh5617]

Plz review g63 & THE 6×6...in extreme offroads & silly driving over objects in cities=p

[@TheGetawayer]

Gurdit Singh Haah :D

[@robertrogers7833]

Nice videa..I dont understand the hate..if you want the latest technology buy a Honda accord Camry.

[@SPRCRS]

Geil!

[@Yung_Gep5]

I’m looking to trade in on one anyone know how many miles till they start having problems?

[@TheGetawayer]

Watch out for a good service history. A car that was standing alot may have love miles, but more problems than a driver.

[@Yung_Gep5]

I decided not to get it I didn’t want to risk it😬 I ended up getting a Camaro ss

[@TheKrousing]

Maserati is the best

[@NuclearGrizzly]

Does anyone know if Maserati has improved their dismal reliability record?

[@TheGetawayer]

NuclearGrizzly Keep in mind how many re-calls Porsche had in the last two years and then look at Maserati :) I think their cars have really improved alot since this generation came out and keep up pretty well looking at the competition

[@NuclearGrizzly]

TheGetawayer Good to know. I've always liked Maserati but everyone I have met that owned one has had problems. I have a current generation 911 Turbo S. Though it has been in for the recalls it has never broken down or left me stranded. Porsche tends to take care of these things in a timely manner. My business partner had a 2012 Maserati and was constantly waiting for a tow truck. BTW, the car I learned to drive in was a '74 Bora.

[@TheGetawayer]

NuclearGrizzly Of course I remember your car :) Well, I guess you can be lucky or unlucky with any car. Look at Nick Murray and his 991...Shouldn't hold one back from experiencing a car and falling on love with it :)

[@letailleurjulien5801]

est ce que il sont a toi les que tu nous montre

[@gaskim]

first GT was under-powder... now?

[@heinedenmark]

+giannos askim The 4.7l got a whole lot more torque than the 4.2l.

[@lacklp9032]

How much cost it?

[@KRISSvector007]

around 110k €, used with little km 90. Expensive but not exoticly expensive, well equipped Audi or BMW goes for same money.

[@GOPisEvil]

Hard to enjoy the sound of that car due to terrible background music overlayed. 😢

[@BARONsProductions]

if only interrior near the driver was bit newer and updated...I mean control dashboard of Jaguar Ftype, Mercedes Benz, BMW... Any car that is 100 000$+ is much better than Maserati's

[@fervantprayer77]

true, it's very outdated

[@IAmNumber4APDA]

+BARONsProductions I completely agree with you. Im in love with this car but the center dashboard and infotainment system just get to me! Ghibli and Quattro both received sleek and new updated interiors so why can't the Granturismo get one also?!

[@heinedenmark]

+BARONsProductions When you drive this thing, none of that shit matter.

[@BARONsProductions]

Heine Pedersen actually you're wrong, people who drive these cars enjoy car even its interior, while those who buy it as status throphy also want more for their money, that more is in Mclaren, Ferrari etc..

[@tricky415]

A couple faults of this car the journalist fails to mention: 1)Maserati GT is slow as hell for the money compared to competitors within similar price range. 2)The gearbox is slow as hell. Shifting in a true sports car needs to be more seamless within this price range. Everything else was perfect :)

[@TheGetawayer]

tricky415 I don't agree with you on these ' faults ': The car delivers perfect speed for publuc roads and the ZF automatic is actually on a pretty similiar level to what AMG puts into their cars. You should drive one before you judge it ;)

[@Tilum2]

+tricky415 The faults you mention are potentially model dependant - the original (4.2l V8) GranTurismo was a considerably more sedate drive. But the 4.7l V8 improved things dramatically (both power and torque delivery). The gearboxes too have evolved over time and vary across the model range. As +TheGetawayer says, the ('MC-Auto Shift') ZF automatic gearbox in the GranCabrio MC (and GranCabrio Sport) is pretty responsive (and smooth), much more than the 'MC-shift' (robotisized manual) gearbox that's available in the GranTurismo when driven in 'Auto' mode (which can be slow to respond and quite jerky).

[@stu1002]

Maserati is slow? Rubbish. First off, this is a blindingly quick car compared to 95% of other cars on the public road. Second, the fact its not "insane" in its performance means you can actually "stretch its legs" on a public road without ending up in a ditch, in prison or in the morgue. Youre going to want to enjoy taking this thing to the rev limiter now and then. You simply can't do that in a quicker car on a public road for any length of time without being at insane speeds.

[@stu1002]

@@TheGetawayer how do you find the ZF box in this compered with the ZF transmission used in say a BMW 6 series?

[@karmakarma9708]

stick to german xD

[@TheGetawayer]

I do work for germany's biggest sportcar magazine, so there is german content ;)

[@Why.Just_why]

your job sounds amazing!

[@mohammadmehdimajidi658]

Thank you so much , mr germany , ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘

[@TheGetawayer]

Most welcome, Sir!