BETTER THAN AN M5? 2018 MASERATI GHIBLI - Full Review and Drive

It was love at first sight for me with the Ghibli, or should I say love at first sound. The 2018 Maserati Ghibli (www.maseratius..., the Italian automaker's smaller luxury sedan (the Quattroporte is the larger one) and it's just a bit bigger than a 5-series BMW. It offers wonderful Italian style and design and a Maranello-designed and built engine that just sings. Here's a full review and drive of the Ghibli GranLusso, the luxury version of the sedan. There's also a performance oriented GranSport edition. This is the base Ghibli, there is also an S model (with more HP) and an SQ4 model with AWD. Read my full review at www.businesstra...
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[@markclarke4514]

Your honesty is spot on. The layman perspective is often time more useful than the Tehc experts. So it is in this case. Just picked up my 2018 S Q4 and getting to know it. Love it. Had an MB E350 and now seek exclusivity so I headed for the Ghibli!!

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks, I try. Just try to give my personal perspective as a regular guy, but a guy who does drive a lot of luxury cars as a part of his job. You have great taste and I'm sure it's such a more exciting car than the MB. And like you said, exclusivity, you don't see one at every stop light like you do a BMW, MB or Audi. Thanks for watching.

[@swayze693]

great review thanks so much! i went the route of getting my supercharged Jaguar Sedan (XE S) but was seriously considering Maserati. I live in CT and the ratio of dealers was about 5:2 jaguar being the majority. I did not go with a ghibli solely because i was a little nervous regarding reliability. after spending about three years of research on many forums while still driving my daily ( 3.0T A6) i noticed many owners past & present had more issues with their Ghibli’s vs. owners who drove the supercharged XF’s, F-paces, & XE’s. i wanted exclusivity which these brands aim more towards vs the latest and greatest tech/household names that the Germans are known for. all in all, i’m on month 3 with my little XE S and it’s been nothing short of amazing. I will always hands down be a Maserati fan. Cheers from Connecticut :)

[@FreddySherman]

Interesting, did you test drive the Ghibli? Glad to hear you're happy with your decision, I have not driven any of the new Jag performance sedans, but did do a road trip in the F TYPE R a few years ago. Thanks for watching and please subscribe!

[@swayze693]

yes! i went to Valenti Maserati in Hartford (Jag dealer on the premises as this is a franchise) and loved it! Downgrading in size to an XE from my A6 was a bit shocking, but i learned to live with it. A rep showed up to my office today with his ‘19 gran sport SQ4. it’s so funny cause i told him i watched this same video last night when i commented. his ‘17 was totaled on Monday. we took it for a spin on rte 34 here in CT and it was absolutely amazing. i’m curious to see where both Jaguar & Maserati will be in the next 5-10 years with their new brand strategies.

[@delvyalmanzar2961]

Maserati life, maserati time... Best luxury car on the road. Great Italian design...

[@FreddySherman]

I tend to agree. I'm looking forward to driving and reviewing a Gran Sport model.

[@Glitter.E]

‏Beautiful explanation about the Maserati Ghibli , I am watching the video because I will buy it soon and this encouraged me a lot .. Thank you sooo much 💫

[@FreddySherman]

Hey, thank you very much for watching. I love hearing that. I was really impressed with the car and would definitely check it out. So much more unique and exclusive than an Audi / BMW / MBZ.

[@bobrock1194]

Buy two, cuz one will be at the garage being repaired all the time!!

[@DavidM-mb1vx]

@@bobrock1194 idiotic comment. Enjoy your Camry.

[@bobrock1194]

@@DavidM-mb1vx Ohhhh, poor little cry baby, did I hurt your feelings?

[@jaquevius]

I love the layman’s perspective actually. I think it gives you more of a real world view. It’s an amazing car and I’m loving mine!

[@FreddySherman]

Thank you, that's my niche. Just a regular guy telling you what it's like to drive the car for a week or so under regular circumstances. Again, thanks for watching and please subscribe!

[@chainfreelife6733]

You've made a nice review... I'm glad to hear some positive about Maserati... coz it's indeed an amazing exotic exclusive breath-taking car... I've seen untill now..., wherever I drove in the countries of Europe... only 3... so, not as BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Tesla... or whatever more... Maserati was... is... and always will be exclusive and speak to everyone's imagination. I love the car each moment I see.... feel and drive it.

[@FreddySherman]

Wonderful to hear. Yes, very exclusive, even here in Southern California which is filled with Euro luxury cars. Still the only way to get a Ferrari-powered sedan with four doors, seating for five and a big trunk.

[@iamvnchi_]

2018 car but 2014 camera, I still loved the review

[@FreddySherman]

haha, nope, new Sony Action Cam. Thank you for watching it.

[@deltoroarmando9047]

I have the new 2019 Ghibli grandsport SQ4 absolutely fantastic car.

[@FreddySherman]

You have excellent taste in cars!!! May I ask if you've had any problems at all?

[@deltoroarmando9047]

@@FreddySherman no problems so far it has 20000km now, here mine kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXnJioZ4j9eIoZY

[@FreddySherman]

@@deltoroarmando9047 Congrats, ENJOY IT!!!!

[@FreddySherman]

@@deltoroarmando9047 Great video. Are you in Italy?

[@deltoroarmando9047]

@@FreddySherman No I am in Luxembourg

[@josealbuquerquejr5192]

Nice video, Ghibli is a very beautiful car and a drivers car, no doubt about it

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks for watching, I really enjoyed driving it.

[@btsmith]

Great review!!

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks for watching it.

[@josealbuquerquejr5192]

Love this car

[@FreddySherman]

Me too.

[@Akash_singh10]

How this car is over priced

[@FreddySherman]

I don't agree, you need to pay for quality and exclusivity!

[@pedromedina7349]

what about air suspension? The button should be near left to transmision pole

[@FreddySherman]

Good question. I'm not sure if it had that option. You can probably see if the button is there when I show in the interior. Thanks for watching.

[@philgooddr.7850]

The skyhook suspension option is a recommended option for poor roads and high comfort or sporty solid feel mode. I use kind to pass speed bumps more comfortably. Made by ZF Sachs this suspention is standard on Lambo's and has good reputation being more responsive An upgrade reinforced front studs caps more sollicited by the dual mode suspension.

[@Isalei84]

I completely agree with your review, I love my 2018 Ghibli S Q4 430CV

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks for watching it! I think it's a great car. Have you had any negative issues with it? What does the 430CV part mean?

[@Isalei84]

@@FreddySherman It has 430 HP. (In Italian we say CV for "horsepower". Not a single issue with mine. I am totally satisfacted and I come from the German competition, including Porsche.

[@FreddySherman]

@@Isalei84 Good to hear. Are you in Italy?

[@imlevitating___]

Great video! Thank you!

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks for watching, I really liked the car.

[@imlevitating___]

Luxury Fred it’s a very nice indeed. Not sure if it’s priced right for such a basic model.

[@FreddySherman]

You're paying for that exclusivity, which is OK with me.

[@imlevitating___]

Luxury Fred ahhhh you do have a point! If you ever want one if these cars please let me know as I sell them and certified! We have Porsche, Maserati, Audi, Jaguar, Ferrari, Aston Martin and to name a few

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks. Where are you located? I don't need to buy any but would love to film some of the cars.

[@robdioddo1483]

Read the book taking for a ride How Mercedes cleaned out Chrysler Had 17billion in the bank and they took it all

[@FreddySherman]

Sometimes it's OK to blame the victim. Thanks for watching and please subscribe!

[@christopherazarias9372]

You can't have a Q4 without being an S trim...there is no standard GHIBLI with a Q4...

[@FreddySherman]

Christopher Azarias I was wondering about that, thank you for the info!

[@jbshbsskskhbs6713]

I wouldn't say they are comparable, the m5 has 200 more horsepower and much better performance numbers. The regular 5 series is probably more a competitor, and I'd probably still take it for better performance at a discount.

[@FreddySherman]

I think I agree. The M5 is also about $20K more. The 550i is close but less expensive with better performance (and probably build quality).

[@mareksawicki5339]

I think it is about maths v. Emotions. In Maths bmw m5 wins. But if you are cars lover Ghibli wins. Have Ghibli 14. Now I drive gt. there is no doubt Ghibli has Maserati gens;)

[@FreddySherman]

I agree. You have excellent taste in cars!

[@sergg7992]

Luxury Fred I like the Math vs Emo example

[@Maggiolino45cv]

Bellissima auto. Complimenti!

[@wesammansour1486]

Both cars are amazing..the sound of the ghibli is better,but in my opinion the M5 is a much better car in every way.. Greetings from Yemen

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks Wesam, I must admit I've never driven an M5. Maybe soon!

[@Akash_singh10]

I feel like the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is better car

[@FreddySherman]

I have not driven one, but they are made by the same company. Are the prices about the same?

[@FreddySherman]

You're never too old to go fast! I was impressed with the Ghibli but properly outfitted it can be more than $100K. I have not driven the Levante but hope to soon. I did watch a review on KZbin (Doug DeMuro) and he really didn't think it was special enough to be a Maserati.

[@FreddySherman]

I do agree about the M5 being the best, serious sports sedan in that $100K price range ($70K-$100K neighborhood)

[@JulezWinnfield]

I'm glad you finally pulled over to read the vehicle spec sheet before you potentially rear ended another car. Good luck explaining that crash to the insurance company😖 Seriously though, my wife just leased a 2019 Ghibli SQ4. I tried to steer her towards other comparable cars in this class (Audi, Mercedes, BMW) but she wanted a car that not everyone else is driving. I'm actually warming up to it after 2 months. It doesn't have the technology "wow factor" of the German brands, but it does have an old school luxury elegance to it. The powertrain performance is undeniable however daily driving in big city traffic congestion keeps those 424hp ponies pretty well shackled.

[@FreddySherman]

It has has automatic braking, so I would be fine. Congrats on the excellent choice, that's exactly what I like about them, exclusivity. How were they on the lease deal? I hear sometimes they offer great rates as they are eager to move units. Enjoy the Ghibli and thank you for watching.

[@jaquevius]

Glad to see you’re warming up to it. I’ve seen you on other Ghibli videos really bothered by the Chrysler 300 switches. I agree the tech doesn’t compare to the Germans, but I also think the driving experience and elegance is far superior. As far as tech, the Apple CarPlay has all of the tech I personally need. In fact, I find some of the higher tech cars distracting from the actually driving experience as I’m more focused on that part. I have enough screen time between work and home lol. I hope you’re enjoying it.

[@JulezWinnfield]

@@jaquevius The fit and trim finishes leave a lot to be desired. A piece of the center console switchgear broke at the 15,000 mile mark. There were a couple of noticeable panel gaps we noticed upon the dealerships delivery to us. The nearly $20,000 off MSRP the dealer offered my wife made the deficiencies palatable.

[@jaquevius]

@@JulezWinnfield Sorry to hear about the console. Wow, 20K off? if you don't mind me asking, what model and how much did you pay?

[@JulezWinnfield]

@@jaquevius 2019 Ghibli SQ4. You can research the MSRP since my wife hates discussing our private finances in a public forum 😉

[@chainfreelife6733]

The ghibli is a southerly wind in Libya that carries hot and dry air from the Sahara to the north, similar to the Sirocco.

[@FreddySherman]

Thank you for the info, I think sometime during this process of being made fun of for my pronunciation, I have looked it up and I've learned that.

[@ericy4000]

Excellent review!! Did you face any issues until now? Cuz in our country lots of people saw this car as a trash (I don't agree with them) 😂😂

[@FreddySherman]

Thank you very much for watching it. May I ask what is your country? This was a Maserati press car, so I only had it for a week for the review and I can't really talk about reliability. It was flawless over the week that I had it. I don't think it's trash, it really was a wonderful car to drive and ride in, like an Italian BMW. I would buy a used one, but I would get a low mileage one with a full warranty. Thanks for watching the video and please subscribe to my channel!

[@ericy4000]

@@FreddySherman Sorry for my late response and thanks to your detail information. By the way, I'm from Taiwan and I really like the Italian cars. Unfortunately, those were really unpopular here. 😂

[@FreddySherman]

@@ericy4000 Thank you. Are other European cars popular there like Audi and MBZ?

[@ericy4000]

@@FreddySherman Mercedes and BMW are really popular here, Audi is not that popular instead.

[@FreddySherman]

@@ericy4000 interesting. Someday I'd like to visit Taiwan I've traveled all around Asia but never been there.

[@johntancredi748]

Love Maserati 👍👍👍👍

[@FreddySherman]

I really enjoyed driving it. I'm hoping to get some other models from them to review. Thanks for watching.

[@unklecorky2181]

Nice review. Ironic thing is you end up buying a new granlusso s cheaper than a bmw 540i or Audi A6 3.0

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks for watching it. I'm confused, isn't the Maserati more expensive than both of those cars? Or do you mean you can get one at a lower price because of lack of demand?

[@unklecorky2181]

@@FreddySherman Sorry for not clarifying. Yeah due to lack of sales you can get them discounted like 30% off MSRP. Pretty wild. A tech and interior refresh would really go a long way for them I think. Dunno why they haven't done so yet. That being said I still think they are pretty neat luxury sedans.

[@FreddySherman]

@@unklecorky2181 Wow, I didn't know that. I would be a little concerned with reliability, how do they compare to that BMW or Audi?

[@unklecorky2181]

@@FreddySherman I'm pretty sure they are worse than either bmw or Audi and repairs are obviously more money considering the brand. That being said I wouldn't daily drive any of the above without a new car warranty or CPO lol.

[@FreddySherman]

@@unklecorky2181 I agree. But even with a warranty it's a hassle if it doesn't work! I have heard they have rather good reliability, comparable to Audi or BMW.

[@pedromedina7349]

nice video nice car

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks for watching. I'm hoping to get a GranTurismo later this month to review.

[@DonFather]

You went below all those overpasses & I was hoping you'd roll down the window & floor it to really show off that sound. Too bad.

[@FreddySherman]

There's a little bit of flooring in the very first part of the video. Thank you for watching and I agree with you, as it did sound amazing.

[@leetronix]

It is pronounced Gib-li not Jeebli - silly americans

[@FreddySherman]

Come on, I thought ZHEE-BLI was more European sounding!

[@leetronix]

Hehe just messing with you its all good fun :)

[@FreddySherman]

Just wait until you hear me butcher "Quattroporte" when I test one later this month...

[@leetronix]

Oh no! More word salad hehehe...Cant wait >.

[@FreddySherman]

Qua-tro-portay

[@downforceautosport5056]

Your missing they are part of Chrysler if you did not know.

[@FreddySherman]

Yes, I said that, maybe you missed it. They are the C in FCA. Thanks for watching and be sure to check out www.luxuryfred.com for more.

[@FreddySherman]

I agree, I don't know if they would still be around if FCA had not bought them!

[@weirdshibainu]

Problem with Maserati is the sparse dealer network. BMW is in just about every city over 200 000 people. I love Maserati, but living in northern Nevada (and growing rapidly) the nearest dealer is 150 miles away. We have audi, BMW, Porsche, Benz, jaguar and land rover dealerships. Maserati needs to build out the dealer network

[@flyingg5504]

weirdshibainu that means less popular more exclusive

[@chainfreelife6733]

Oh... and you pronounce Ghibli.. like with a "K"... I hope to helped you a little... with friendly greetz of a Maserati Ghibli owner.

[@FreddySherman]

Gib-lee, not jeeb-lee, right?

[@chainfreelife6733]

So I hope, mister Luxury Fred, that you're now informed enough about the meanings of Ghibli...

[@FreddySherman]

Thank you very much. Yes now I know what the word means and I can pronounce it correctly.

[@pixelatedfacealex]

It's Gee-blee (Ghibli) and it's Al-barf for (Albarth).

[@FreddySherman]

Come on, you didn't spell Abarth correctly, there's no L. And yes, now I know how Ghibli is pronounced. Thanks for watching!

[@Akash_singh10]

If you are going to get a Italian car get Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

[@zbib43]

Akashdeep Singh too expensive to lease those

[@sergg7992]

It’s a different car all together, like comparing a mustang to corvette - both American

[@Xeross25]

This competes with the 6 series, cls, and a7 not a m5 nice review but how tf are you supposed to compare a 420hp car to a 600hp car wtf 😂😂 the Ghibli does not compare at all to a 5 series or E class neither a a6 😂

[@FreddySherman]

I agree with you, thanks for watching and for your comments. Price-wise, it's closer to the M5.

[@BarongoCalvine]

please tell him, and he doesn't even metion the cheap FCA shared parts with Chrysler especially interior door locks windows switches and light switches, I am a maserati fan but these cheap items suck! I haven't mentioned simple technologies missing in the Ghibli and available standard in BMW 5series and Audi 6 series

[@Xeross25]

@@BarongoCalvine Wow couple switches that are shared that's mind blowing, all manufacturers do this lmfao, the ghibli isn't some tech infested car it's a simple luxury Italian craftsmanship car, that's with all Italian cars if you haven't realized it by now. Your comparison with the 5 series to the ghibli doesn't make sense at all. It compares with the 6 series, since both start around the same price both have coupe-like feeling, framless doors, barely any legroom in the back of both vehicles. The 5 series is nothing compared to the Ghibli at all period. Since you wanna talk about technology Maserati includes everything now, 360 camera, active cruise control, etc, for $1,500 while other brands charge more, oh and they have standard blind spot/parking censors. Also android and apple car play standard, while bmw doesn't include android auto, and charge for apple car play like the other brands.

[@BarongoCalvine]

Thanks for the clarification! True the 5 series comparison doesn't work, I heading to #GIMSSWISS to see wha the italuans and Germans have. Thanks a bunch

[@FreddySherman]

@@BarongoCalvine Thanks for watching. I did notice all the cheap, shared parts and was very disappointed. The engine and driving experience do make up for most of those issues.

[@DavidM-mb1vx]

It’s pronounced Gib-lee.

[@FreddySherman]

Yes, I know that now! Thanks for the info. I also now know how to pronounce Ghirardelli. Thanks for watching the video and please subscribe to my channel, I hope to review the new Ghibli next month.

[@danielantonio1635]

Dudeeee, FCA=Fiat Chrysler Automobiles lmao

[@FreddySherman]

Yes, I know that now!

[@danielantonio1635]

Luxury Fred very high Quality video otherwise, keep up the good job

[@FreddySherman]

Thank you!

[@giorgino85y]

Jesus Christ! he is American and he does't know that FCA stays for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and not Fiat Chrysler Alfa-Romeo... before post a video why people don't make some reserch instead of say bulls...t while recordering. And please people: say Maserati correctly. it's Maserati not Maserari! also better to forget about the pronunciation of Ghibli… unbelievable.

[@FreddySherman]

Thanks for watching! You can read more about my experience with the Ghibli at www.luxuryfred.com. Also, it's research not "reserch" and recording not "recordering".

[@giorgino85y]

yeah yeah… are you happy to have found some typing mistakes? you still don't know the meaning of FCA and how to pronounce Maserati and Ghibli

[@FreddySherman]

I do know the meaning, I know how to pronounce Maserati and now I know how to pronounce Ghibli. Grazie mille mio amico italiano intelligente.

[@giorgino85y]

no worries mate ;)

[@FreddySherman]

Thank you very much for watching and for commenting. Hoping to get a GranTurismo to review later this month.

[@quonm1]

How can you possibly compare this car to the BMW m5 with a 600 hp engine, ~600ft lb. Of torque and 0-60 in 3 sec. Performance isn't even close. Even if you compare to the gran turismo at 50% increase in price the performance isn't even close to the same class. Not to mention the m5 had a smooth as silk double clutch automatic manual transmission compared with the clunky maserati transmission. The only thing the maserati had going for it is the engine sound. And to be honest what does the sound have to do with driving performance. This review is totally ridiculous.

[@FreddySherman]

Well, thank you for watching my ridiculous review.!

[@cosmos7626]

Absolutely, agree with you.

[@sergg7992]

I like how the guy previously stated, it’s Math vs Emotions. Stats isn’t everything.

[@FreddySherman]

Much more emotional connection than in a BMW, Audi, MBZ, Lexus, etc.

[@producingme2504]

So let me get this straight… let’s spend over $100k and get a BMW, which every joe, and his parents and grandparents have.. plus, a bunch of recent college graduates keep buying..

[@cosmos7626]

Pretty trash...

[@FreddySherman]

Nope, it was a really nice car. I was very impressed and would buy the car if I was in the market for a $100 sports / luxury sedan. Thank you for watching.

[@johntancredi748]

Only thing that’s rash is you. Ya noob

[@johntancredi748]

Meant trash