The interior of the Maserati Quattroporte
The interior of the new Maserati Quattroporte has raised the bar when it comes to comfort, luxury and personalization. Improvements have been made to the seats and the multi-functional steering wheel with its sports grip, and there is a revolutionary new Bose® Multimedia System. In addition new leather colors and wood trims multiply the choices available for customizing the interior.
The Quattroporte has electronically adjustable seats and the driver’s seat has three memory settings and an Easy entry/exit system (that pushes the seat back and lifts the steering column when the key is removed from the ignition). Owners can also opt for the Comfort Pack seats which provide heating, ventilation and massage functions.
Passengers in the back can relax and enjoy the ride in a well-insulated cabin, with optional window shades to cover the double-laminated side windows. The Quattroporte offers adjustable rear seats, meaning that passengers will have no trouble finding a comfortable position. The rear seats can also be fitted with the Comfort Pack seats with heating, ventilation and massage capability, as an option.
The spacious, 15 cubic foot trunk has an even shape and flat floor and can fit 3 to 4 golf bags, depending on their size. Every inch of room in the trunk can be exploited thanks to a luggage set specifically designed for the Quattroporte and available as an option. Owners can also specify either an optional 17” spare wheel that is housed under the trunk floor, or instead a puncture kit that includes an air pump and use that space for additional storage.
There is a range of other standard features that comes with the new Quattroporte, including a sunroof, a cooler compartment inside the front armrest, two cup holders that tuck away into the rear armrest and an electronic blind for the rear window.
Switchgear
The main commands inside the Quattroporte can be accessed easily and quickly. Switchgear linked to the driving dynamics (Park Off, Low Grip, Sport, MSP deactivation) is set close to the driver. To one side, on the right of the center display, are the commands to activate/deactivate the door locks and the window blinds. Lower down on the console with its own display is a group of commands for the dual-zone Automatic Climate control.
Simplicity and speed of use are the concepts behind the interior’s design. Each switch controls only one function and the graphics make using them intuitive and immediately understandable.
The electronic parking brake is located on the center tunnel. It is operated by a simple pull of the recessed lever, but also engages automatically when the car is placed into Park and the engine is turned off. Likewise, to disengage the parking brake pull the lever or simply put the car in gear and press the accelerator and the brake will automatically disengage.
To complete the center console, twin, chrome edged cup holders and an ashtray and cigar lighter are adjacent to the gear shift lever.
Prestigious woods
As per tradition, attention to detail and a refined interior lie at the heart of the new Maserati Quattroporte’s design. The exceptional styling is a celebration of Italian craftsmanship. Wood, the most classic of materials, covers vast areas of the interior, giving the cabin a welcoming warmth.
Two new prestigious woods make their debut, adding to the extensive choices already available in the Quattroporte: Vavona and Polished Wenge. These woods prove once more the lengths Maserati goes to in sourcing the best materials. For those who prefer a sleeker look, high gloss Black Piano and Blu Laque finishes are also available.
Vavona has warm, amber tones; the wood is recognizable for the rounded and florid form of its grain. It is a wood that works particularly well with all the warmer leather colors in the range.
Polished Wenge, with its stretched grain, is a tropical wood. It is dark and dense and brings warmth to any environment with its brown tone.
Blu Laque is the new alternative to Black Piano and has been introduced to combine with the Blu Navy leather. This also can be used to create new and smart contrasts to the lighter leather colors in the range.
Rosewood, Briarwood and Mahogany also continue in the range to offer an exceptional array of choices.
Specially sourced, all the woods undergo treatment that is a combination of traditional working methods and the most advanced precision technology. Owners can even personalize their choice of prestigious woods with inlays.
Poltrona Frau® leather
The Poltrona Frau® leather that adorns the interior of the Maserati Quattroporte is the result of a special selection process aimed at providing the finest quality and a material that is pleasing to the touch. The tanning treatment it undergoes makes the leather supple yet hardwearing and adds to the overall aesthetics.
Poltrona Frau® represents workmanship of times gone by. It combines time-honored hand craftsmanship with the best modern techniques. This process makes the leather extremely soft and comforting in winter but cool in summer. Poltrona Frau® leather ages well too, another reason Maserati owners laud it so highly.
The most discerning Maserati owners can opt for the Luxury Pack in natural Poltrona Frau® leather, the last word in elegance and exclusivity. The leather is extraordinarily supple, something that will give passengers a sensation of refined extravagance. The Poltrona Frau® logo and the double stitched seats embellish the look.
Two new colors make their debut on the new Quattroporte: the natural and subtle Sabbia and Marrone Corniola, a modern shade of brown with a vivid and sporty tone.
Comfort and life on board
The navigation and entertainment system on the new Maserati Quattroporte has been completely revised, and now features the new Multimedia System by Bose®.
The Multimedia System includes, as standard, an on-board computer, a hard-drive based satellite navigation system, a CD player, an iPod® connection, a jukebox for storing mp3 files on the 30GB hard disk, satellite radio, voice control, Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, and a USB/AUX-in that doubles as a USB reader.
Sound is delivered courtesy of the Bose® Surround Sound System, also standard equipment. The speakers reward occupants with a breathtaking acoustic performance that was designed specifically for the new Quattroporte. A high resolution, 7" color TFT screen sits in the center of the dashboard and displays the music functions, the satellite navigation, on board computer (that shows information about the journey and the car's setup), Bluetooth® and the USB reader.
Controlling the system is easy and intuitive thanks to the unique proximity sensors that call up menu functions as your hand gets close to the dial controls. You can also access the most frequently used functions via the steering wheel mounted buttons. Voice controls that work the audio system, the satellite navigation and the telephone also help the driver keep their hands on the wheel.
The Trip Computer provides details on average fuel consumption, the trip time, distance covered, average speed, and the miles/days until the next service is due.
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
The new Maserati Quattroporte comes with dual-zone automatic climate control as standard, further enhancing comfort on board. A series of sensors measure the quality of the air coming into the car, and to prevent unclean air or unpleasant odors from entering the cabin automatically activates the air recirculation function. A second sensor helps to prevent the glass from fogging by reducing the level of humidity in the air whenever it detects that the windows are at dew point.
Passengers seated in the rear can also benefit from the excellent climate control system featuring six air ducts (two on the center console, two on the door pillars and two at foot level). The system can be enhanced with the addition, as an option, of a rear command panel. This allows rear passengers to control their climate independently from the front seat occupants.
Other on-board features
Among the other electronic equipment that comes as standard on the Maserati Quattroporte are the light sensors. These automatically measure the strength of ambient light and turn the headlights on and off accordingly. There are also rain sensors that activate the windshield wipers and regulate their frequency, cruise control, an alarm (with perimeter and volumetric sensing and an anti-lift device), and the automatic locking of the doors when the car is put into gear and begins to move. Tire pressure sensors are also standard.
In addition to the standard rear parking sensors front parking sensors are also available as an option.