Review: 2018 Maserati Quattroporte GTS

I review the top-of-the-line Maserati Quattorporte GTS with it's Ferrari-built twin-turbo V8! What do you think of these? Huge thanks to Maserati for providing this vehicle and to the Automotive Video Association for arranging it!
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[@johntyson]

Best thing about this car is you’ll get to make a bunch of new friends at the Maserati dealer’s service department. You’ll be there so often, they’ll be like family...which is nice.

[@xFlared]

Ouch.

[@chrisluu6281]

Oof

[@MadDrummer100000]

Johntyson that’s more like the old 3200 and the 4.2 CambioCorsa. Since the Granturismo S, Maserati has improved a lot in terms of reliability.

[@johntyson]

MadDrummer100000 “Improved a lot” only speaks to how truly horrific Maserati was in the past. The fact that they’ve “improved a lot” and are still worse than most is hilarious to me.

[@mojogrip]

That was Cold 😂

[@thepeeps07]

I own the 2018. Actually look forward to turning on the Ferrari engine every morning. Had the choice between S class, 7 series, LS, A8, etc. Drove them all and this was my easy choice. Exclusivity and uniqueness.

[@mikecopros79]

still have it? can you comment on how's it has performed in these past three years? I am interested in this car, has always been a favorite of mine but terrified on maintaining it...

[@user59371]

Exclusivity? It’s the cheapest of all those other 4

[@glonl4334]

@@user59371 no it isnt

[@user59371]

⁠@@glonl4334I stand corrected; in order of highest current price for 2018’s, it goes 1. S Class 2. LS500 3. Quattroporte 4. 7 Series. Feel any better now?

[@glonl4334]

@@user59371 No

[@AnindaCBR1k]

Maserati could be one of the greatest luxury sports sedan manufacturers if they didn't cheat out and actually put some effort into refining the car

[@kylegordon9523]

agreed , seems like they're very VERY lazy into making simple changes in refining the car

[@geethsan1567]

@@kylegordon9523 It could be the less funding given by it's parent company. I bet Maserati would do so much better if given a lot of funds.

[@douglas685]

It's so true. I'm a Chrysler guy through and through; and I liked Fiat, Alfa, and Maserati before the merger, so I was thrilled when it happened. I'm not happy about what they've done to Maserati though. First time I sat in one at a car show I was disappointed immediately. The thing that really ticked me off is the insanely cheap pieces like that little plastic (er carbon fiber over plastic) flip door for the cupholders. I pushed on it to open it and almost vomited. How can a $100k plus car be so cheaply built? Honestly though, it's part of the reason I bought my 2018 Chrysler 300 touring with the S package. It's literally 90% of the quality/materials of the Maserati for 1/5th the cost (minus the Ferrari tuned engine and suspension of course). It shouldn't be that way, but it is. The switches are the same, the knobs are the same, so so much is the same it's embarrassing for Maserati and is directly Fiat's fault for not maintaining a higher standard of quality with such a prestigious badge (and also reason for maybe a second look at 300's if you have been considering a large German-ish style car; seriously I picked mine up for $23,000 brand new and if you look hard enough you can find them for even cheaper than that now).

[@paolo7237]

That’s what I’ve always said. They have so much potential but they cut too many corners. I’ve been a huge Maserati fan, but they never try to compete with the Germans. They take too long to add new equipment to their cars, that ZF transmission that everyone has hated for years has FINALLY been phased out.. they don’t try hard enough and for that they fall short. The cars they make are beautiful but for the money you could get a German car with more tech and features, so I see why Maserati isn’t as popular as the German offerings.

[@whispercars306]

You got a detuned 530hp ferrari v8 twin turbo in this maserati. ECU tune stage 1 would get you to 600hp. It looks better and sounds better than the german's, plus no clutch in this maserati.

[@JaredSVX]

I love Maseratis. They are so pretty.

[@Mashburn007]

Same...

[@roccotarli762]

@@Mashburn007 ... You’re so pretty?😂😂

[@Mashburn007]

@@roccotarli762 wdym?...😂😂

[@jad67jd]

Among the most beautiful cars in the world.

[@toshy]

3:52 You can customize each top corner to display whatever information you want from the settings menu. Time and date it's just one of them, but you can choose any of the gauges or information in the main cluster to be displayed there.

[@ShaneArnoldAF]

Proud owner of a 14 GTS. This is a no frills bonified super-sedan. It’s quite a bit faster than it’s advertised numbers. It’s a technological marvel in terms of power and handling. Driving a car that size shouldn’t be so fun. It’s a blast. Tech wise it’s simple but elegant. It works and is very easy to navigate. My 2014 does not creek as much as this 2018 does, my god. Buy used, they tank in value. BUT BUYER BEWARE. You’re still on the hook for parts to a 150k car. So don’t think your gonna pick up a GTS for 35k and be able to afford it if it breaks... I’m in 6k in services and minor repairs for 2019. Buy used if you can afford the maintenance and enjoy driving one of the most elegant and prestigious cars on the road. It really is a thing of beauty to drive and own. It’s like a needy trophy wife who spends your money. I get compliments and questions whenever I drive it. Mostly from older people...

[@markrids7702]

This brand is known for their engine nothing else and that engine is just amazing

[@flyingphoenix113]

The chassis are pretty great too, as are the looks. It's sort of an old-school sport sedan: good looks, good materials, good powertrain, good chassis. Forget the tech. (Because even an upper trim Camry is more impressive)

[@ItsABassDammit]

5:49 Christ almighty that gear shifter

[@richardbutton1261]

The 19s have an improved shifter and it works much better

[@GETUPANDGO]

Yeah, damn, agreed--glad it's been fixed

[@shawnprickett4099]

pretty much straight out of a 2013 Chrysler 300 just a different design I deal with the 300's every day they make that exact noise and are just as annoying.

[@torriewalker2820]

Driving my 2nd Maserati Quattroporte..love it.

[@svitato9078]

I read so lots of things about issued etc...I have a Quattroporte Sport GTS (4.7l V8) and never had something. You can have as well problem with every other cars...and it depends as well on how you treat the cars!

[@dodgehemi5045]

year, miles yours has?

[@jovanigordon8214]

People always talking about how cheap some of the interior is but when you come from nothing and you get this vehicle you really came up nbs

[@djvcreations9568]

Notification squad where you at? Matt is still the fastest rapper

[@Krezo200]

Whatsupevrybdysubaruxwrxfanhereeee...

[@roccotarli762]

lol true. #whatsupsubaruwrxfanhere

[@BMWE90HQ]

Actual buttons are better than touch screen. I don’t even see how it’s debatable. Oh well to each his own. I like that they gave you a choice.

[@-Munditimum-]

Great Video Matt! The Quattroporté competes with the larger sedans such as the S class and the BMW 7 series, but weighs less at close to 4300 pounds. The 5 series competitor is the Maserati Ghibli.

[@HawtSauwce]

A common misconception, The M5 is a V8, the M4 is a twin turbo V6 putting out pretty much the same 0-60 and HP as the Ghibli SQ4.

[@shunsato6621]

Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts and reviews Matt!!

[@A7MDONA]

that date thing in the gauge can be tweaked from the settings

[@harperandvioletperez4516]

That knob that spins in the center by the shifter is to make it either easier or simply a different way to pick something on the radio screen,while driving.

[@kyledillard]

Beautiful car

[@daveangkl]

4:03 the top left and right can be customised to show stuff like average mpg, current mpg, time etc :)

[@thepeeps07]

I set mine up to show outside temp.

[@user-kc2lv2er1p]

I just bought a 2018 ghibli and it was awesome ! The new designed screen is same as my friend's Chrysler Pacifica's! He didn’t realize I paid 80k dollars for a sedan! It won’t makes them jealous! Great job Maserati!

[@robloxcreator437]

Upper 2020 got a better screen

[@mojogrip]

I dunno how this car lost its appeal. I so wanted one back in high school. Now it just looks like a beefed up Kia

[@KUROSHURA]

1st gen was sexy as fuck

[@johnlukach4091]

Get a 2007 maserati executive GT fully loaded rides way better than this overpriced cheaply made pos

[@jeffdaman6969]

Elephant In The Room Now it makes sense.

[@Bmants]

I dont see that, but Kia thanks you, even if you are an idiot.

[@eugenevalentine925]

see one in person its a different story

[@johnathancrumm]

Hey look, it’s Jason from Engineering Explained! Love his videos!! You should meet up with TJ again! Would be cool to see him meet up again with his inspiration.

[@kookieless]

so a loaded new Ram 1500 has cooled rear seats but that Maserati doesn't for 2x the price. Gotta give props to FCA they do cooled seats pretty well.

[@antoniosic6912]

It has them, they are optional though.

[@johnbaltimore1212]

HillBilly Ass Ram STFU...

[@robloxcreator437]

@@kookieless it's optional

[@joako2706]

Despite the previous horrendous built quality, there was a sense of artisan having built the car to previous Quattroporte. Nowadays in the Turin plant most process are automated with heavy economics of scale applicated to the whole process. Anyway the V8 with those TT is amazing.

[@robloxcreator437]

It has good quality for us, so.

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Beautiful car. Thumbs up.

[@standlyua3608]

So beautiful car! That exhaust sound is definitely the best for the engines 4.4 and lower!!!

[@roarpal6314]

great car its really fantastic machine

[@MrLondon18]

What a beautiful car is the car from entourage newer be a nice car to drive around in Beverly Hills

[@averyrogers458]

Shoulda brought a tube of toothpaste for that interior door panel gap, Matt. Solid review though!

[@tythekoenigseggenthusiast2573]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Diego-mm1eq]

classic

[@william1760201]

CLASSYC DEMURO !!!

[@ymcmbmx]

great vid matt! were those blank buttons on the steering wheel? should’ve mentioned that! major turnoff in a “luxury” car like this

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

That Ferrari 3.8L V8 is probably my favourite part of this car. I mean if Ferrari builds your engine, you know you have something special.

[@luxurydoll6007]

Gorgeous 💕

[@chrisb5443]

I love it!! Purchasing a Mercedes S550. This car is a name people love to say it I own a Maserati, sounds expensive and elegant... The S550 smokes this car on tech and reliability.

[@whispercars306]

You put this GTS version next to an s550 and it looks much better. RWD, ferrari v8, 1900kg, amazing sound.

[@nigel.w]

Smokes the tech, but not the reliability. That tech always fails, which is why a used S-Class can be had for little money. And what do you want, a car for driving, or a mobile tech fest?

[@antoniosavio993]

Il piccolo borghessuccio è giusto che guidi una sicura Mercedes le maseerati vanno lasciate agli uomini che vogliono vivere sensazioni vere

[@robloxcreator437]

And then u wonder why all the high tech u have breaks

[@mark-anthonyconti684]

The "holes in the fender" are not some useless styling gimmick. They allow the massive airflow that's come IN through the radiator OUT from the engine bay so reducing the huge drag that would otherwise occur. Do I need to add . . . "Duh".

[@MrT-nh6di]

Beautiful vehicle has the V8, Awesome.

[@Duski67]

You can customize what you want at the top (left/right) of the center display between speedometer and odometer... Derp...

[@zackeryjones2314]

beautiful luxurious Italian sport seadan love it!!!! and love that turbo V8 and awesome review Matt your videos are entertaining keep up the awesome work 👍👍👍

[@vahanvahanyan5120]

Zackery Jones its a v6

[@zackeryjones2314]

Vahan Vahanyan it's a V8 didn't you hear him say V8

[@skip741x3]

My dentist has That exact same car in that color parked at the office.i see it when im in for tooth work.. beautiful car, im sure he can afford it!

[@abecoulter18]

The logo is called the Maserati trident

[@EvilDeathFx]

Abe Coulter hmm..didn't know that. Makes me want to chew gum

[@souravmukherjee9029]

One of my dream car

[@cliff123024]

Well done Sir,my thanks to you and the Maserati family, Thanks,great review.

[@bsfunk44]

The depreciation king

[@alexbachir6672]

I can hear the creaks while u driving 😂 and that gear shifter omfg

[@robloxcreator437]

I've heard creaks in a audi s8 before 🤷‍♂️

[@JuanCruz901]

Matt will say everything is overall nice, no matter what car.

[@malachithegreatest615]

"Came for let's turn around this back road here" 🔥😌

[@hardstylemusic00]

Look like beast car! 😍

[@ramaseratic]

Awesome review!! I love Maserati and their entire line up

[@wthutch7882]

The rhetorical information in the gauge cluster screen is configurable

[@wthutch7882]

Also, this car would be absolutely amazing at maybe $40,000-$60,000 but at this price you are just paying for the badge, not quality.

[@robloxcreator437]

​@wthutch7882 the quality is good you should try one in person, the mercedes panels legit bend so much or almost break off and these dont.

[@jrichieander6832]

Can’t wait for Doug demuro review of this Maserati he ended all sales of the previous model 😂

[@JREVY22DECEPTICON416]

For a while it's been my dream Maserati. But I would make it a liberty Walk widebody, air suspension, stance it on Ferrari carbon wheels, semi slicks, straight piped exhaust carbon ducktail😍😍

[@richardmenfolk5183]

please, have mercy

[@robertcomella3587]

I find it funny how so many people bash maserati for reliability and have never owned one and probably drive a piece of shit....ive owned 8 masers and currently have 2 and have never had any issues...cant say the same for the german cars ive had or the american junk as well....they are great cars and very well built!

[@piersandromannino4109]

I just don’t get why they don’t use the same Powertrain on the Ghibli. That car would be perfect with the V8

[@nbaldo003]

Piersandro Mannino cuz no one would buy the quattroporte then.

[@edmartinezdj9034]

@@nbaldo003 Pretty much. Maserati should put its shit together like alfa did and really attack the germans.

[@KBanksNY]

Why didn't they put it in the Gran Turismo?

[@HawtSauwce]

After this video I went out and rented a Ghibli and a GT for a weekend each. Honestly there isn't a tremendous difference in the power or feel of the different engines. Both sound Amazing & handle great. Having the V8 extra power to accelerate from 60+ is nice and the GT does exactly as you command, very responsive. I get some of his complaints about the car but frankly its not near as bad as Doug makes it out to be.

[@F-16Viper72]

The ghibli is for people who are too concerned about saying they own a maserati but dont mind having a terrible car

[@carmcarm8230]

Dream car!!!

[@Krezo200]

Maserati are so beautiful

[@kathyy5903]

krezo you must not know anything about cars

[@robloxcreator437]

​@kathyy5903 explain to us then why he's wrong

[@randyh119]

i have a GTS i love it

[@ProducerLare]

Beautiful car!👍 “A lot of leg room in the back...” & “... the dash gauges seem a little high, almost at eye level...”. OF COURSE.. you’re only 5’9” dude!🤣

[@nigel.w]

Most Italians are shorter.

[@SoFloLuca]

Ferrari engine....enough said. ❤️🇮🇹💪🏼

[@clarence_ac]

4:37 Who else noticed the McClaren 😎🔥

[@tythekoenigseggenthusiast2573]

I'd still buy the car

[@SteveRunciman]

you're batshit crazy

[@dts7288]

ty the koenigsegg enthusiast same in a heart beat

[@shengyuanliu9866]

Good review Matt.

[@g.stephens263]

Come on, it's Italian! If you want to be a fan boy, get your BMW, but with the Maserati, you may never see yourself on the same road. And, that engine!!!

[@vkmicro2]

1 thing I don't get is, why does everyone want to go with slim wheels? Why the rim size? Those thin wheels make the ride harder for no reason. Never understood the appeal in that...

[@dts7288]

Omgggg I have been waiting for this video all my life ❤️❤️😭😭😭😂😂

[@dts7288]

Just think yeahhh really

[@gladdy02]

Sounds like this car is just "OK", for that price, I need "fantastic!"

[@polebarnexperts]

Unfortunately it's not even okay it is subpar quality even for a midsize $26,000 sedan compare in the US they are far better in quality than this piece of shit! My neighbor has one it is falling apart and the body gaps and the quality of materials are shit and the transmission has already failed after 2 weeks! Junk pure junk

[@Cityofemeralds]

@@polebarnexperts Lies pure lies. I own one and it’s absolutely magnificent!

[@Justinchanthasena11]

Can you do 2015 quattroporte?

[@agentpiggles6685]

0:40 WHERE IS DOUG?!?!?!?!?!

[@davidratcliffjr1240]

Why didn't you hit the exhaust button?

[@mrwilson8631]

Wish I had money like this.

[@rudfil]

Beautiful looking and sounding luxury car but some of the cheap bits would piss me off if I ended up buying it.

[@SuperMechguy]

that shifter like... what?!?

[@giacjack]

Love Italian cars !!!

[@nikdee6113]

Can you do a review of the buick regal tourx

[@jhonyrosado5116]

Outstanding

[@thepeeps07]

Love the Quattroporte. Elegant, sporting, fast, and unique. Btw, 0-60 is quite a bit faster. See the Car and Driver and Motor Trend reviews.

[@IReahpZz]

Sadly this car would lose to a genesis g70 3.3tt in a straight line. And it's only 52k maxed out

[@thepeeps07]

Wedow LOL . Same can be said about the S class , Audi A8, Bentley, etc. Your comparison makes no sense. This is a FULL size luxury vehicle.

[@ShaneArnoldAF]

thepeeps07 Correct. I have one. Faster than 4.6 by a good margin. My friends Lexus claims 3.9, I’m faster.

[@robloxcreator437]

​@IReahpZz no it wouldent the gts does it 0.1 seconds faster and even then in the longer run the gennesis will fall behind because only it's starting line is good

[@SoundMan1985]

Drinking game, every time he says “attractive”.

[@livingstonbarrie]

SoundMan1985 Or pretty good. Lol

[@bradchervel5202]

Love your Pumas!

[@kristianbrandt3012]

What's the point of adding carbonfiber trim and then heavy leather seats?

[@jasonmartineau6441]

Some people like the look of the carbon fiber on the interior of their car. It's nice to look at, not necessarily functional.

[@xMUHANNADx94]

Matt which one do you prefer the most the kia stinger or this car ?

[@MattMaranMotoring]

For the money, the Stinger.

[@catalinbanu9049]

Everything is ATTRACTIVE

[@AbyssalTentacle]

is this the same thing as ghibli

[@robloxcreator437]

No

[@CR12278]

Maserati🇮🇹❤️💣

[@MD-xy4rg]

Heard alot about these new cars and karma cars , people told me how people get there money to buy them inspiring stuff .

[@GETUPANDGO]

Saw a similar, all-red interior Maserati at a car show a few weeks ago, definitely looked nice from a distance...but to pair that interior with cheap plastic, and at that price point? Ouch... Gotta love the redundant clocks though, haha

[@Tomoyo0827]

What competition??? I don't know any other car that performs and feels like a 70,000$ car but cost 160,000$.

[@jasonmartineau6441]

It's in the same class as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A7, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ, and even Porsche Panamera according to "The Car Connection". Quality is certainly not on the same level, but those are the competitors in the luxury full-sized sedan segment.

[@TheEmperor9985]

Yeah..this is not the 2018 version Matt, sorry. All QP from 2017 onward have a chrome grill, both SQ4 and GTS

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I have the window sticker that proves it is.

[@robloxcreator437]

It has the matrix lights, and the gts gets black accents

[@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube]

Someone needs to gif the headspace display at 8:50.

[@HawtSauwce]

Check out the review of this car done by Top Gear, you know, guys that are actual professional drivers & critics. Not some guy that borrows a car for a day and then decides to make a review about it.

[@harambo9805]

Maserati could be a coveted brand. They need to turn things around fast.

[@tc1596]

I get the feeling that Maserati is more "simplistic" in its technology department because the company just cant afford the tech level of its mainly german competitors.

[@richardbutton1261]

Id buy one. Not a GTS perhaps but even a base one at $120k is fairly well equipped you just dont get the V8

[@nbaldo003]

richard button might as well just get a ghibli for half that

[@richardbutton1261]

True but I would want the Quattroporte for the extra room

[@IReahpZz]

Then buy an audi rs7 lmao get a twin turbo v8, tons of room and better performance. Hell if you aren't going to get the v8 id look at the Kia stinger for way less than half price. And damn near the same speed as this car

[@richardbutton1261]

But its not a Maserati owning one makes you part of a very exclusive club thats part of the appeal of owning one

[@stigsaussiecousin1197]

Is it weird that I would take one over a rolls Royce

[@AI-lf9qb]

Could fit like 2 1/2 bodies in that trunk

[@johnbaltimore1212]

Lol

[@johnlukach4091]

Maserati tech is really quite pathetic rather have an XJR for 50k. Cheap ass interior rather get the 2007 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT with the peanut butter interior and wood trim for 15k not as quick but sounds way better.

[@BeesonsCars]

John Lukach that 4.7 V8 😍. Sounds incredible, especially with an aftermarket exhaust.

[@stevielowe2853]

I would pick a xjr over this also

[@polebarnexperts]

It was nice of Maserati to share the rear end with the latest Hyundai Sonata! I am sure that having interchangeable tail lights with the Sonata will help with insurance cost!

[@robloxcreator437]

I don't see any resemblance with the 2013 sonata. Infact I can see they flipped the tailights to the side and adjusted them from their previous generation

[@WaqarAslam2000]

Does the petrol one sounds better than diesel one?

[@robloxcreator437]

Yea

[@gustavoflorio5383]

How come they left the only luxury italian brand left to die?!

[@billjohnsonseattle]

The Matt Maran Giggle is at 11:00

[@ristekostadinov2820]

If Maserati put effort in their interior i belive they could outsell German perfomance coupes and sedans, they fixed the issue with the f1 transmission by switching to ZF 8 speed. I don't know what slows down FCA from putting metal buttons and switches on 100 000+$ cars. Why they need to reuse so many parts from cars that costs 4-5times less. Savagegeese complemented the kia telluride by saying for 40-45 000$ have better interior than the Maserati Levante.

[@robloxcreator437]

The quattroporte has a good interior, espically with the 2021 updated infotainment. The quality is good for cars nowadays. I've been in a few mercedes and their panels bend or almost break off its unreal

[@darko_m]

Love it