Maserati Ghibli saloon 2014 review - Carbuyer

[@westernpark70]

ive had my diesel ghibli for nearly 3 months... i absolutely love it, and peoples reactions when they catch a glimpse are worth a smile every time !!

[@zhouxia]

U must get the petrol version,it’s stunning.

[@crimblycrimbo6332]

People who diss it just don't understand do they... Yes objectively other things are better, but what if you want something more interesting? What if you don't want a generic, grey shape? It's like some people want everyone to be wearing a grey suit, driving BMW's, working in offices.

[@LarsPeterMathias]

Because cars are, in their opinions, just something to get you from A to B, and you don't have to be interesting to do that.

[@crimblycrimbo6332]

Lars Peter Gyldenkerne Nielsen If they thought that they'd think the Dacia Sandero was amazing, but they're defending BMW's, which are hardly cheap.

[@LarsPeterMathias]

I don't understand the internet.

[@weslegna]

I wana believe.. I want one so badly.. but every review knocks it for many many issues.. idk why they couldn’t have just spent a little more time with it quality wise :/

[@nishants2691]

maserati is just confused in my opinion like what to do with this ferrari made engine

[@soundseeker63]

Well... love it or hate it, people would certainly notice you turning up in one of these! Not sure they would in an Audi or BMW which are ten a penny these days and rather dull in design as well. I like it, it has character where most modern cars are clinical and uniform.

[@matnowak4797]

It's certainly a head turner. I've gotten many more looks an thumbs up in my Ghibli than my C63. When people see that trident in their rear view mirror, they will pull over.

[@vika0194]

The exterior is decent but still mighty boring. You want character get the Jaguar XJR

[@bartu7544]

u pay 60k+ for a ferrari engine. i think its a good deal.

[@nishants2691]

yea if it had more than 600 hp

[@robertchen5249]

They are 18k+ because this car depreciates like mad until around 20k

[@thatoneporscheguyok5300]

Or you can get a used Maserati for 29 grand and get a Ferrari engine. Seems like a legit deal

[@robertchen5249]

Bigboibob Legit you can get a 17 model for 21k now

[@thatoneporscheguyok5300]

Itz Byrax aw sweet

[@adriannippy]

WOW. The interior is stunning . The sound is orgasmic . The looks are FIERCE .

[@branot89]

Best review ever! It's a Maserati, don't buy it with a diesel engine, buy it with a Ferrari petrol engine. It sounds so awesome! Alfa Romeo and Maserati have a lot of passion for sports cars, but they don't know how to make one properly. I don't care about steering feel or lack of practicality, I WANT ONE!!!

[@RemainRealProductions]

Doesn't look as good as it does in the inside as it does on the outside? Umm... it looks gorgeous inside!

[@josipcuric8767]

No it doesn't

[@hhh-mq8yx]

It looks like an expensive ford

[@PeterSchneemann]

An expensive Ford = Lincoln = Best car ever

[@mrporsche4236]

The inside is better looking then most german cars.

[@LuddeVinje]

Maserati should make an estate version of this. That would be the coolest car ever!

[@TheSlug2143]

As a Alfa 159 2.4 Ti owner I am considering one of these when the time comes to upgrade.

[@marcemellowmusic]

I think I will stick to my 2004 Mazdarati

[@meteor1945]

marce mellow haha lmfao

[@vvysoc]

Its hard to make first "nearly perfect" car on relatively small company budget.

[@FlixTV101]

When I hear the name, Spirited Away comes to mind first

[@MOHAMEDBRAHAM1986]

My (Imaginary) money would go to this over any other competitor just for the fun and the exclusivity...

[@mustsilm]

People who moan about the name dont know about history. This is actually 3rd gen Ghibli. First generation was made 1967-73, second 1992-97 and now third.

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

or never watched anime

[@nishants2691]

ok so this info will make you forget all the horrible things ghibli offer?

[@shiku99900]

2021. Any carwow viewers here?

[@hamzahafejee2732]

Yup

[@brianruan9167]

2024, did a double take when I saw Matt Watson from carwow

[@amercer89]

I am so board with car reviewers complaining about rear room what do u expect when it's shape is like that

[@conster63]

In fairness though, It's supposed to be a saloon. Good rear room is a must in a saloon. Without it, it just sort of defeats the purpose of making it a saloon.

[@philgooddr.7850]

Connor Price with pedals and front seat well adjusted for a 6 feets tall driver, you will find ENOUGH leg room in the back seats. Watch the video, the front seat was moved way back, way behind the B pillar intentionally. The Ghibli uses the same Quadroporte seats and seat rails, very long for extra front passager comfort.

[@SAFFY7411]

Great review Mat.

[@mbn2073]

agreed

[@mustafa_wajeah5682]

Agreed

[@AnyTechReviews]

This could have been a great car...

[@robertchen5249]

AnyTechReviews ‘could’

[@SwPiotrek]

This cars seems to be for persons who like cars. Popular luxury cars seems to be for persons who want to look rich. Great review.

[@pshakouri]

I have a White ghibli and it's absolutely gorgeous! fun to drive, different, girls go crazy ... and I would never go back to a BMW...so boring

[@natec4332]

golpesar so why are so many people bashing this car. I want to buy one

[@nishants2691]

don't lie, man. you just have a ghibli coz girls go crazy, you don't have to say no more

[@theoneandonlybenjamin]

September 2020 and this makes for a fantastic 2nd hand buy!!!

[@ohgodwhy]

Buy one that is one year old and the price is nearly halved. Good for second hand buyers, not so good for first buyers.

[@philgooddr.7850]

+ohgodwhy My second choice in 2014 was a 991-01 Carrera 4S.. the Porsche here lost more than my Ghibli..in 2 yrs. and new 911-02 are ALSO 3 liters and ALSO twin turbos. but 2 years behind......Plus, a new Levante is cheaper than an old Cayenne... which is loosing even more value.... Philgood

[@petarpetrovic8744]

Maserati Ghibli rivals are simply BORING!

[@risticglobalinvest9256]

Petar Petrovic tako he brate

[@TFSIChristmas]

@@risticglobalinvest9256 ?

[@leloupdewallstreet6984]

Yes but rivals are more reliability... I agree it's very beautiful car!

[@AKCanadian]

Clarkson was right - let the Italians do the looks and sounds but leave the boring fiddely stuff to German's, the Aventador came out right

[@TheLastTrueDacian]

It's a great car. Far better than any of the 3 main rivals. I live in a relative poor country and in a small town, and I can easely state that there are more 5 series than golfs here. The a6s and Es are also very numerous. This car, the Ghibili, has soul, looks, monster engine and it's far more exclusive. If you want perfectin, buy the other 3... or marry an accountant. You've got the idea.

[@Apotheosi5]

Yes thats the right thinking if there are only 3 car models left in the world, but putting the money the new maserati costs into a used sports car and you can be the true king.

[@brettlee6211]

come 2018-19, this car's actually come a long way, much more improved than the model here, electric power steering, more powerful engine with the SQ4 model, improved the looks too with the facelift i think, and touched on a few bits and bobs like the centre console to iron out the creases. when this was first released, probs would have thought twice about going for this against say an audi or a BMW but now, i would seriously consider taking this over the others. one thing i found they really still need to look into is this cars awful turning circle, i mean come on, every fricking time i try to make a u turn i have to reverse before i can head on!!!

[@BestCarSound]

Could it actually be more like 6 GranCoupe, A7 and CLS rival? Style got me over it's usability

[@konakonak]

great looking car, as always by the italians, great sound.I don't care about the space of the back seat.

[@simrun255]

I had the 2017/2018 as a hire car in the USA and they have improved the build quality etc since the 2014 model. The tech has also been improved. So if anyone wants one get the 2017 onwards model. I wouldnt buy the diesel version though.but i would definately buy one here in the UK.,

[@ΜενέλαοςΔημητρανόπουλος]

Who cares about legroom in the back. It is a Maserati!

[@nishants2691]

are you seriously this dumb. they are selling it as a four door luxury car

[@simple9609]

One more thing I'd like to say. This is a very recognizable car which is not often theese days.

[@SciroccoThePunisher]

*COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!*

[@malicebeast1929]

And now Matt Watson is with car wow

[@stergiothess]

No way!!!!!! I will start screaming! At last a Maserati video!¡

[@leetronix]

Never had an issue with gears you press the button and move and down simple. The drive is great and the steering wheel is designed that way on purpose so maybe you need to get your homework done before slagging that and everything else off. Simply put; you just do not like this car and or Mazerati because if you had real knowledge of the brand you would just have a different take as you do not get what or who this car is for. Frankly I am getting fed up of your reviews and have been watching you for some years and unless its Audi or BMW you could never give a non bias review. Shame but I think I am going to call it a day here with you on KZbin.

[@FiredEmpire]

1. image search "maserati ghibli interior" 2. image search "suzuki sx4 s-cross interior" 3. enjoy paying $100,000 more for a maserati badged suzuki with a KIA exterior design

[@enricofxpro6098]

Yes, same full grain leather, same chassis, same engine, same prestige, same handling. Italian cars are generally non perfect like german cars, but the italian style and design is recognized around the world. And if you don't like the Ghibli's style the problem is in your personal preferences. If you think it's similar to a Kia you have not understood anything of automotive design!

[@thewilliamjrful]

lol ur blind. two totally different exterior. open your eyes m8

[@97432561]

Are you fucking blind? if you cannot even tell the difference between the two, you ought to have your eyes check. fool!

[@MrCars]

Front headlights too small, while Chrysler's Uconnect is a pretty good system, for the price point of the Ghibli it should have a more sophisticated system. And did I hear you can upgrade the seats for electic operation? Electric seats not standard on a Maserati?...

[@unclioblanco1662]

Great job as always, CarBuyer!! Thank you for your informative and funny reviews!!

[@pdmmdk]

The nav/radio plastic look so cheap it's horrible to look at :P

[@J0lker]

yeah, totally agree... exterior is great, but from the interior it's just... too american for me ;P

[@pdmmdk]

J0lker I just don't get why some car manufacturers save money on the parts that the driver can actually see, while behind the wheel (which is what you do most of the time as a car owner)

[@J0lker]

pdmmdk I have totally the same point of view! Especially, when it comes to (let's don't pretend: it is) premium brand car makers, such as Maserati...It should be top notch in my opinion! Taking under consideration the price of it...

[@HB45175]

If it had a much bigger and more flush screen it could work, maybe they intended to have one, set the design and then decided it would cost too much. Hence the acres of plastic border, that really looks quite cheap. Also, there seems to be buttons on the backside of the wheel? Wonder what they do. Also wonder if Italian manufacturers actually test cars before building them, that automatic gearbox would never pass in a German car.

[@antoniodariodagostino9235]

But the gear box is ZF which is German What's your point?

[@johnnyr25]

Damn! Shame about the steering, gear selector and lack of paddles. The car looks and sounds so good.

[@carmcarm8230]

Matt why you haven’t review a Maserati since this video?

[@iEnzoPL]

Waiting for Quatroporte review!

[@ziiizzzooo]

a guy in my building has the exact same car. didn't know which maserati it was at first, now I do. he is officially rich now...

[@mrkongsimr]

Well at least it looks fabulous and has a great engine . Going by you, it has some catching up to do , the only thing of what you talked about , would bug me , is the steering . Wow, nearly 47 thousand watchers in 3 days

[@DraganGTD]

Maybe this car it's not as good as German rivals but I would go for one for sure! It is Maserati!

[@8150shaf]

best reviewer ever

[@snowcountry322]

The Ghibli looks great in person. The ride quality of the base model was disappointing though. Test driving the Q4 next week!

[@ahps-mm5pk]

Mat looks younger than how he looks like in his other channel CARWOW

[@jonespimps]

Interesting how he said the steering was perhaps the worst feature of the car. I mean, it's an older-school hydraulic system no? Every other review I've watched of this car had greatly commended Maserati's refusal to stick an electric unit in there. Very interesting!

[@anythingyouwant29]

Reminds me of a firework rocket. Goes quick, makes noise but then blows up. Italian engineering ranks below the chinese these days. Ferrari cars blow up and catch on fire all the time, maserati never make efficient cars and the steering has always been worse than a smart car.

[@DavidBoy333]

your right man. to be honest. European products apart from German, Swedish and some British ones, the rest are quite shitty nowadays. Actually som Japanese products are starting to loose their reliable heritage too.

[@anythingyouwant29]

Aaah thats what I thought about Japanese products, but i found out that Audi is trying to buy some kea engine parts! The average public just sees the car badge but little do they know that its made from parts all over the world now including Korea.

[@DavidBoy333]

anythingyouwant29 The thing is that Koreans are very very smart on marketing their products. I mean I personally do not own any Samsung Products. My laptops and computers are all Taiwanese Asus or Acer. Phones, Ive been using HTC all my life love them never break and the HTC One I currently use is made of metal and is indeed hard as shit. Can kill someone if I dropped it on their head. But despite that, people still tend to buy Samsung products just because they make everything from fridges to TV and phones. I do admit that the Korean products like Hyundai and KIA has some nice design features, thats why they attract a lot of costumers buying them plus that their price are very competitive too. But car enthusiasts should know that the qualities are really the main issue of their products. And regarding the Japanese cars, the cost of making anything in Japan is just too high compared to Korea and China nowadays. Its almost impossible for them to keep up with the quality they had back then and then sell it for the same price as the Korean and Chinese products.

[@kristiaan1]

***** Actually, the newest Korean models' quality isn't that much of an issue as it was 5 or 10 years ago. And they're still some of the cheapest. If Skoda or VW used to be the reasonable taxi driver's choice in past 10-15 years, Kia and Hyundai will be the same in next 10-15 years.

[@DavidBoy333]

***** Oh Yeah I agree. If we take China for example. Its taken over USA as the worlds biggest automotive market. Most Taxis there are Hyundai, VW and Kia. I am personally very interested in the new Kia Genesis. I believe Kia might start a lineup with luxury cars (Genesis) like what Toyota did by creating Lexus in maybe 3-5 years time. However, at this moment, Japanese cars are still a little bit more reliable than say Korean and German cars. Dont even need to mention American cars. But the world is changing, Japan is falling behind now because the cost of producing anything in their country is just too high. China and Korea will be the ones leading the world in making consumer products like smart phones, cars, clothes etc. I mean China already does make basically everything, its just that they need to focus on making their own brands and design just like the Koreans with Samsung, Hyundai, Kia

[@lanbozicek6816]

Is it RWD or AWD

[@SavioureG]

This car would be a LOT more attractive at the 30,000 price range, 80,000 is too much for its level of "quality", and the extremely sensible gear shift is unacceptable. However the design looks beautiful, has an italian flair to it, better than the Alfa Giulia imo and definitely more unique than the german cars, but any car of that class is better than the Ghbili, reduce the price Maseratti! or start from scratch and improve the quality by 90%!

[@TheDiabolocraft]

Go for the quattroporto. Enouth said.

[@numbereightyseven]

Small-minded anti-social comment

[@craigkendall8452]

The diesel actually sounds really good in the ghibli.

[@alpha3006]

craig kendall it has the fake sound right? I’ve never heard one before even on youtube

[@heinedenmark]

Beautiful saloon !! So much caracter! Well done Maserati!! But I'll wait for the V8 version.

[@shubhamgoswami5221]

Its been 8 years my friend, where's your V8?

[@heinedenmark]

@@shubhamgoswami5221 Wauw.. Are you not aware of how pathetic this is? Really??

[@shubhamgoswami5221]

@@heinedenmark you’re alive

[@heinedenmark]

@@shubhamgoswami5221 Why wouldn't I be? And really.. Wtf!

[@shubhamgoswami5221]

@@heinedenmark what car do you have now

[@Jarl_69]

The front looks like a 3-series, the back looks like a Kia with the 3 fake intakes on the side like a Buick and the interior looks out of a Chrysler. I don't see what's so appealing about this car...

[@TheNinjappa]

ferrari engine!

[@nazhif1]

maybe because its owned by Chrysler?

[@campanmarius5241]

niem ano Just because something is cool doesn't neccessarily make it better. Ferrari engines are just cool, but they're not thouroughly engineered like those from AMG or M cars. I wouldn't trust a Ferrari engine to get me through a trip across Europe without a problem.

[@TheNinjappa]

nazhif1 jaguar is actual Indian... does that mean jagaurs suck?

[@TheNinjappa]

Marius Campan True that for reliability but people who can afford it don't think that way and at masserati you get a alfa guillietta QV as a replacement car. And german cars are really boring if you live in Europe. If 1/2 cars are bmw,audi and merc then they really don't look that special. If you have the oppertunity to fly an airplane or fly in space. What would you choose most people would choose space cause its something "dangerous" , "exiting" and not that common.

[@treadstoneoperation]

The review is good as usual but it went a bit too far on the downsides. I give you a point on the paddles, Mat. But everything else is as it's meant to be. It's sporty, it's not a big soft sedan, of course Mercs etc are more comfortable. I'd still buy BMW simply because it's better looking and cheaper. Technology wise there's hardly competion

[@AfridNAS]

i think the steering is like that is because in italy it is left hand driver and in england is right handed drive

[@halationmedia]

Does it have lane assist? Adaptive cruise control? Everything practical that I want?

[@samr1321]

+MrSmashMovies Do you have the right change?

[@philgooddr.7850]

+MrSmashMovies : Such eletronic garbages for drunken drivers is driver of a real car's worst enemy. For instance many obstacle avoidance radars are too slow above 50km-hr. No park assist systems manages all parking configurations yet..etc. If you drink, smoke, work hard, call and send messages while driving, you'd better test the airbags of a Kia or Toyota..that's a lot cheaper...Finally one who cannot park such 5 m long car should not be driving it either. Philgood.

[@halationmedia]

+Philippe Suter (Philgood) Are you serious? It's for comfort, all luxury sedans has these things for alot cheaper aswell.

[@philgooddr.7850]

+MrSmashMovies ANY 911 991-2, 488 GTO, Z06, California T or larger 4WD Panamera or Ghibli are no luxury basic transports loaded with useless gadgets to impress others but real WELL BALANCED driver's cars bought for the selfish fun and enjoyment of the driver. Of course for resale value to Huppies you want to load a new car with heated steering wheels and massage seal of an Opel Astra and garage auto parking of a new 5 series, but adding weight removes fun, so you stick to essential GPS cruise control bluetooth etc and that is enough and plenty to DRIVE A good car, both sober and awake. Paying Tesla 2500$ for a stupid highway only autopilot adding no hardware to the heavy lorry is a lot cheaper, impressive but does not put a real smile on the driver's face since supersonic fighters have no autopilot to start with... philgood.

[@halationmedia]

I don´t get comfortable gadgets for impressing? I do it for comfort. Driving to work each day with out cruise control would be a pain. Ocfcourse I realise that a sportscar wouldnt have all these "useless gadgets". But this i s a ghibli and it´s aimed for the same audience as for those who buy 5 series/e class/ a6 etc.

[@RANGER0VER247]

I thinkit looks great, just because something is new doesn't make it "ugly"

[@thewilliamjrful]

these people complaining just can't afford it. go get ur kias lol

[@konliner9286]

thewilliamjrful Just because you cant afford it, doesnt mean you cant complain lol

[@philgooddr.7850]

+Firemarioflower Correct, many Porsches, the Ghibli etc, are REAL cars but an E class just a boring basic transportation called a taxi. Philgood

[@philgooddr.7850]

+Firemarioflower I carefully tested and rented many BMW (I own one) Audi MB Jag & Porsche. Before the Ghibli S Q4, the A7 tdi, S7 and 535 xd where my favorite choices but nothing big is safe & balanced 50/50 front/rear like a Panamera, a Boxster or a Ghibli, nothing... Electronic stab. cntrl. is a patch, not a cure.The 911 is great but the Panamera ugly. Also found a mid size 5 meter long 5 seater to be very handy. Even 911 are now downsized to 3 liters twin turbo 6 cyl. for emmissions. The 912 remains a real Porsch. To me the Ghibli is a real GT, well built with cost effectives off the shelve high grade components and finally much lighter than Bentley's, Panamera's and little Macan's.

[@philgooddr.7850]

+Firemarioflower I means 911 of course all the way. The larger 991 sells well in fact and is cool to drive, but all changes must fustrate many Porsches owners. Agree rear steering is a fix..not a solution....acceptable only on 7 m. long pick-ups to manuver. Keeping manual gear available is a warranty cost issue for mfr. as the electronic cntrl. of DSG prevents any overspeeding, valve related damage and synchro damages. New generation WANTS launch cntrl, CANNOT change gear...and a even a plain TC gearbox does the job. See SportAuto track test of a Ghibli SQ4. The test driver says that shifting manually is not needed w/sport mode on . It does the job well. I guess If Porsche would use a normal palet shift config. like Ferrari, the DSG acceptance would still be 10 Time better. Philgood

[@philgooddr.7850]

+Firemarioflower Fully agree that "boarding a Diesel Maserati taxi" sounds as strange as using a turbocharged vacuum cleaner, but all comparable and competitive product like XJ, Panamera, 6 séries, CLS etc offer a diesel version. Such version, I see it just to increase If I had a boat to tow with a diesel to grease my hands refiIling it, I would take the GrandCherrokee with the same V6 VM robust tractor engine. The gran Cherokee is cheaper, 4WD and I would drive it on 3 wheels thru each roundabout not to wear all tyres at one. Philgood

[@lewis72]

It doesn't look all that. Back end looks like Mk4 Mondeo meets Citroen C5. Steering & ride quality would drive me mad.

[@mujib5033]

Good honest review.

[@yosefbakali4567]

Shoud I buy this car or the Mercedes classe E 2016 please any advises?

[@hachem__]

This.

[@factsaroundtheworld123]

this

[@meteor1945]

Yosef Bakali yeah this

[@MrAndrew1953]

Definitely get the two door- got a review on one of them?

[@dipro001]

No! if you want something different then go for a Jaguar XFR or XJ much much better cars with no huge issues.

[@dipro001]

***** No just look at the Jaags :3 they look much better to me as well. Plus with a Jaag, as Clarkson said, you can get away with anything.

[@TheNosyGamer]

dipro001 also, it's a Jaaaaaaaaag

[@TheNosyGamer]

dipro001 Oh a Jaag you say? Well, that's quite alright, son.

[@dipro001]

Yes i appreciate your acceptance, but i have some other things to do now, involving my Jaag.

[@elpibedelpocho]

molto meglio? da cosa lo deduci fammi sentire

[@websurfer1585]

It always makes me chuckle that a usb port is included in the list of luxury features??

[@droomy234]

the rear looks like a kia, but i still fucking love this Italian beauty

[@samr1321]

+H2z0 This types of tail light design was first introduced by Maserati. Koreans just copy. they copy everything.

[@TheSuperMotoHooligan]

Nice looking machine....

[@philgooddr.7850]

Philgood: One point you're completely right: the german ZF gearbox and gearbox selector is the weakest system of the beast. This german bit restricts also the Ferrari (Penstar block) V6 wild horse to ONLY 7000 RPM and torques it down at the high end. Too bad: a dual clutch Ferrari gearbox does not fit well a mass produced affordable Ghibli and we can't wait such a version MC or so. Then the Q4 is darn competitive: basically slightly better and a lot nicer than a double priced Panamera 4S 2014 and costing LESS than a Cayman S or little Macan. How do you say frameless doors and 5 seats in stuttgarter words? For the rest, the paddle shifters are cool, perfect and cost nothing, for stiff steering, just put the sport mode, not I.C.E. dummy! Thanks Good, the 4wd Q4 is NOT for bias right hand drivers like you, unable to choose the Grigio Maratea and Marone Poltrona Frau full leather. Stick to red, as you should be. PS: My new Q4 arrives end of May and pls, stop comparing Armani shoes with your Birkenstock tongs.

[@jimmyvtec2463]

Interior looks better than all it's rivals. Exterior looks better, Nobody carries adults in the back and it would be plenty big enough for kids. Plus is has a soul and a ferrari engine.

[@buckleyjteams]

My dad has just got a merc cls 350 cdi with the brabus chip it's an amazing car but I was telly hoping the masarati was going to be better :-(

[@HoriaChifor]

The front looks pretty good... and that's about it. This is the "I'm poor and desperate for attention" model. Very, VERY disappointed in Maserati. Complete sellout!

[@yippie6862]

I'm glad he was honest in the review. From all other reviews I read about it the car is designed like shit. Rushed to production with cost savings in mind.

[@MrIhsan657]

I dont care about the legroom at the back , I dont care about the paddleshifters . I will buy that car .

[@Humance]

3.0l V6 TWIN turbo that makes 325bhp? only to me this sounds a little bit underpowered?

[@sking7428]

Review the Maserati GranTurismo

[@c.n.crowther438]

It may just be me, but I think the rear end is hideous. Like, hyundai hideous. If I'm paying 60k+ for a car I'd like something a little better looking.

[@jacktorode7517]

I agree. Personally I think it would look better if the rear end lights were more similar to those on the Gran Turismo.

[@c.n.crowther438]

I was thinking the same. I was kind of expecting the Ghibli to be a baby Gran Turismo.

[@llllllolllllllll]

I had the pleasure to drive this car for 6 month and it's a masterpieces if it wasn't for the hideous back !

[@konliner9286]

Calum Crowther Hyundai is not hideous in my opinion.

[@LiamS94]

Calum Crowther Yeah, Hyundais have pretty standard rears... If you want an ugly rear end then look no further than a mk2 Megane

[@benanderson89]

I saw one of these in my area on 14 plates in black. It really is an absolutely beautiful car in person and I just wanted to be in it, flooring the throttle. Its a shame, then, that the back-seats are so small and the boot so shallow. Yes its a Maserati, yes its a Ferrari engine - but a car is only as good as the sum of its parts and, for an executive car, those are pretty large downsides to have. As much as I roll my eyes at German cars and would love for someone to really give them a run for their money (I'm looking at you, Cadillac Europe), I will have to begrudgingly admit that my Dad's old A6 was a better car overall. It WILL have a market though, and it will be a successful product because lets face facts, it is a beautiful car, it goes like stink, its got a god-like italian badge.

[@SanDiegoInnOut]

So let me get this straight, the Junkli is slower than a base S-Class, made of Chrysler parts, has virtually nonexistent tech, a crap nav system, an absolute poor quality mess of an interior, and old-fashioned lightbulb brake lights? I went to visit it at the local dealer for fun and the tacky sales "lady" told me it's a far better car than the E-Class (which I bought fully-loaded and new.) Really pissed me off…anyways, hope she enjoys selling shit!

[@numbereightyseven]

Sure man. So you don't like it. Uh-huh.

[@Lee_Aeon]

Ha, you are so funny with your E-class. Nice boring little car for middle-aged people :)

[@simple9609]

Great car! It is a compact version of Maserati, that can be compared to bmw 3 series or mers C, so it is more for a driver reather as a car for boss, as told it this video..

[@213destiny]

4:21...the usual 'italian ideosyncracies' lol, well said! great review as always!

[@HesteBremse]

Did not like it much on the first images that appeared but hell in this review I was blown a bit I must admit - it´s a stunningly good looking executive car and that noise is heaven. What a shame they have missed that badly with steering, brakes, backseats, the missing paddles and that annoying gear fiddling. And !!!! - Not often do we hear such harsh critique from CarBuyer.

[@philgooddr.7850]

The variable ratio power steering despite many initial critics finally found excellent marketing acceptance. It is a big PROGRESS because it combines the strait line precision of a big ratio with the turning comfort of a small ratio steering. Then brakes are quite progressive UNTIL you activate the emergency braking assist by a panic push on the pedal. Your reviewers should be better trained on high end performance features.

[@hawkesworth1712]

If you want to display your driving prowess or the car's handling on a public road it might be a good idea to not cross over to the wrong side of the road so much in order to negotiate a mild bend in the road. My advice to Carbuyer is to get someone who knows how to drive.

[@hawkesworth1712]

rallus I know. I'm in Australia and so do we. I'm talking about when they cross the centre line to go round a bend. If they can't drive on a public road without crossing the centre line it doesn't say much for the handling of the car.

[@joetheboos]

Hi carbuyer, please make a review on the new ford mustang !!! it would be so great! Love you !

[@joetheboos]

... ok ... any Ford Mustang then :D :D

[@StudenRS]

notformebeaky turbo four cylinder engine with 300 HP for the European market enough?

[@dhruvad911]

If you meant no German car ever sounded that good, i give you Carrera GT, but if you meant that no other German car in this class ever sounded that good, I give you F10 M5, E63, C63, list goes on and on.

[@foxhounduk2k8]

Car buyer do great car reviews

[@NubletPie278]

I think the interior is way nicer than the exterior!

[@hardfiztube]

2022 .. still hot

[@cmcmanu8]

But base price for this is like fully loaded e class a6 or 5 series

[@leo19938787]

this or cayman?

[@xBuzz996]

Do quattroporte!!!

[@xBuzz996]

haha I meant the maserati quattroporte :P I know that quattroporte means four doors ;)

[@gutiarez]

funny that mat never mentioned the jaguar xf when comparing this to other lux sedans

[@budrobadre]

>"no german car sounds this good" Has he heard of the E60 M5 or the C63 AMG?

[@Fishfingers232]

Those are top of the line performance versions of their classes, you can't compare this 'regular' saloon to one of those, especially since they cost way more. It's only fair to compare it to regular C- Classes and 5 series' because those are its competitors.

[@budrobadre]

Fishfingers232 Well that's not what he said. He said "no german car sounds this good". If it's unfair to compare those he simply shouldn't have said it.

[@Fishfingers232]

Drawnsbyme you're taking him too literally.. ever heard of hyperboles for effect?

[@budrobadre]

Fishfingers232 Yes, and this isn't one of them. You're just being a smartass fucking piece of shit.

[@Fishfingers232]

Drawnsbyme wow, look who's taking things too far....he made a sweeping and vague statement about German cars that he, and we all know (except for you and your small head) wasn't exactly true. You seriously believe that a car reviewer thought that all German cars were sedate saloons? I'm not being a smartass, you're just being an overly defensive and short fused prick.

[@lotsblocks]

whys everyone hating on this car so much, i think it looks great, obviously overpriced buut the interior is way better than previous versions

[@PorscheSweden]

In Sweden this car is 160,000$+ with the diesel V6..... When EVO testdrove this they said it was going to be 80,000$ with the petrol V6. I was really hopeful but no ofcourse our taxes fuck up everything.

[@mustsilm]

I think people are too critical about the styling. Ok i admit, i dont like the lights, same with new Quattroporte, front lights just kind of dont match the rest of the car style. Its like they come from a different model or smth. However, its not a bad looking car, bit sporty, and most of all importantly different. I mean we all hear comments every day how all the BMWs and Audis look the same, so now when Maserati is doing something different (come on the car looks different compared to Audis and BMWs/more sporty, more coupe-esque a bit) again people criticize. The reason why u might find similarities with i dont kia or hyundai or smth is because those companies also have up-d their game and have taken european car manufacture former stylists. For example Kia current designer is German! Peter Schreyer (google him if you dont believe), used to work for Audi!!!!!!!!!!

[@maggiemerry0707]

Good review

[@Baxi1990]

The Best Car in the world is Ferrari, and Lamborghin and Maseratii! The Super Cars Italian is the best!! People invidious