Best ride in the entire series, hands down. AJβs Bimmer coming close.
I recently drove off the lot with a 2022 Ghibli Modena Q4. I wanted to share my thoughts since it's the best car I've ever driven.
The excellent: the Modena Q4 is the second-highest trim level and it shows. The exterior styling is beautifully curvaceous and the paint is obviously of high quality. There's not a single bad angle. The painted brake calipers offer a great pop of color, too. The first thing you'll notice upon opening the door is the scent of fine leather. It's everywhere, and it feels and looks as good as it smells. The seats are plush and immensly comfortable. The steering wheel is wrapped in wood and leather and is a pleasure to grasp. Closing the soft-close door is an experience unto itself. The door is heavy; the moment it shuts, the outside world fades away entirely. The Ghibli is ridiculously well-insulated and double-paned acoustic glass comes standard. Starting the engine involves momentary distraction since the button is lifted straight from lesser FCA products. Then the engine roars to life. A sensuous growl briefly fills the cabin and you're immediately entranced once again. Hooking up your phone to the Uconnect system is intuitive and Android Auto works perfectly. The UI fills the screen and is easy to use with the touchscreen or rotary knob. Tap your favorite playlist, and the Bowers & Wilkins sound system springs to life, a concert hall all to yourself. Putting the car into gear is easy thanks to a redesigned shift knob. A 360-degree camera is standard and makes parking or navigating tight spaces easy. Shift into drive, select sport mode, and prepare to eat up the miles in comfort. Bursts of acceleration and aural reminders of the Ferrari-tuned engine thundering beneath the hood elicit joy throughout the journey. Opening the windows lets in more of the sound and is the perfect way to cruise on a nice day. The steering is responsive and the Q4 AWD system makes the Ghibli feel surefooted. The 6-piston front and 4-piston rear brakes bring things to a hault extremely quickly. Nothing squeeks and nothing rattles. From a practical standpoint, the trunk is huge and the rear seats fold for even more storage.
The Okay: the rear seat is usable, but relatively cramped for the size of the car. The non-leather surfaces on the dash are soft-touch, but cheap compared to the ridiculously high quality leather next to them. The rear windows should roll down more.
The bad: Some inexcusable parts sharing w
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Why? I just noticed it.. there is even an up to speed on Geely, but not Maserati. Im an aspiring car guy( u could say) so enlighten me if im missing out on something. Is Maserati not that popular in the car community?! Are they more luxury focused rather than performance?..
Also updoot this post to the too if you'd like to see an Up To Speed on Maserati too..
I read in a post on here that Maseratis nosedived in quality & popularity in the past decade -- is this generally what others believe/are saying?
If so, what tier of luxury cars are they comparable to nowadays?
