This is an area where Maseratis have traditionally fared poorly, but the company reckons it has turned a corner, even having its eyes on good JD Power survey results. Whatever the quality and durability, don’t expect a GranTurismo to be a cheap car to service or run, even if our overall test average mpg of 18.3 is reasonable for a car of this type.
It also, if previous Maseratis are anything to go by, will struggle to return good residuals. Values will be strong at first when demand is high, but don’t expect this to last. If you are going to sell a GranTurismo on the used market, be advised to do it quickly.
One benefit of the GranTurismo having the Quattroporte saloon provide its basis is that this is a decent sized car inside. It rivals the Mercedes CL in its rear accommodation, and easily trumps a BMW 6-series and a Jaguar XK. The shapely roof means there’s not a great deal of headroom in the rear, but the twin chairs are inviting and legroom is good. The boot, despite a shorter rear overhang than the saloon, is reasonable too: it’ll hold the now obligatory pair of golf bags.
And while there are design similarities inside with the saloon, there are enough occupant-facing differences to make the GranTurismo feel like a unique model. The steering wheel and console near the gearlever are the same, but the upper is the GranTurismo’s own. It’s a good looking cabin, with excellent stitching on the leather and feels better built than previous Maserati coupes.
The long-distance comfort of the front seats is a little questionable, despite coming as a £1300 Comfort Pack option, which seemingly loses the otherwise standard lumbar support. Most of our testers found the optional chairs too harsh in the back, while the driving position didn’t suit everybody either.