MASERATI GRANTURISMO COUPE REVIEW

For The Maserati Granturismo is refined and enjoyable to drive, with well-weighted steering and plenty of grip. There's space for four in most versions, too.

Against It's expensive to own and the 4.2 engine needs more low-down pull. The thick front pillars and narrow rear window hamper visibility, and the boot is tiny.

What Car? says

33 5stars

Every Maserati Granturismo looks and sounds fantastic. The range includes fine grand tourers and the much sportier MC Stradale.

What Car? readers say

5

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The full Maserati Granturismo review

Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Fast, but a tad short of flexibility
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Lots of grip, enjoyable to drive, but feels big
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Quiet, apart from melodious engines
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
An expensive car to own
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Getting better all the time
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Comprehensively equipped
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Fine driving position, but flawed visibility
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Most models carry four, but boot is small
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Has most of what you'll want

There are 4 Maserati Granturismo versions available

Coupe 4.2 V8 2dr	£82,140	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 4.7 V8 S Automatic 2dr	£88,590	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 4.7 V8 S 2dr	£92,360	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Coupe 4.7 V8 MC Stradale 2dr	£109,995	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Maserati Granturismo is a stunning-looking car and it has the performance to go with it - provided you keep the engine on the more basic version spinning at more than 3000rpm.

The 4.7 V8 goes some way to solving that problem, which makes it our favourite version. However, it brings another problem: the price. It's very dear compared to the 4.2-litre model.Both cars look pretty much the same, and that's reason alone to buy the car, but you can also be assured of real exclusivity, as Maserati sells cars in very small numbers. Maserati owners who want to learn to make more of their cars can enrol on Maserati driving courses, which are held in Italy over two days, with current and former racing drivers among the instructors.