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Old 11-06-12, 08:12 AM
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Default new Maserati Quattroporte

The styling is certainly a huge improvement.







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Old 11-06-12, 08:36 AM
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Styling looks good. Balanced. A bit too reserved for an Italian, but it will please the intended market (old school middle-aged boys that still think they're racers... ).
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Old 11-06-12, 09:58 AM
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looks more muscular, but less sexy than the last gen IMO, if that makes any sense
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Old 11-06-12, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by edgeucated
looks more muscular, but less sexy than the last gen IMO, if that makes any sense
Like this:

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^LOL
Not really diggin the whole look. I would still prefer a Benz.
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Headlight is like it's made by Subaru.
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Old 11-06-12, 03:24 PM
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Im going to chalk this one up to the choice of color. NO Italian car should look this boring. smh.
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Old 11-06-12, 03:40 PM
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I happen to like the current model and do not see this as an improvement. It is an evolution though as all things must change to stay relevant (except our political system).
In that regard, it's nice enough to be successful.
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Old 11-06-12, 04:12 PM
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These models just seem "blah" to me.. especially the style.. There's no wow factor IMO
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Old 11-06-12, 11:51 PM
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Very much refined. I like it.

some videos and trailers:
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/06/m...-quattroporte/

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Old 11-07-12, 12:08 AM
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Hmmmm, to me it looks a bit too radical, yet too bland, I don't know why... I love the interior though. Love the simplicity that the car retains, but I think there is a little too much Ferrari influence into the design. Needs more of that classy Maserati elegance, but I'm sure this car will grow on me.
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Old 11-07-12, 06:18 AM
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Yeah, I agree about the growing part.
First time I saw a QP I didn't think it was all that.
Now its one of my favorite designs.
Its gonna take a while for this one though. I keep looking and nothing is changing.

It's taking a long time with a lot of cars these days.
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Old 11-07-12, 06:56 AM
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Really stunning indeed.........although I can see that the Start/Stop Button is from the Chrysler Group.

Nevertheless, this proves that cars from Maserati are "metal sculptures on wheels" =)

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Hmm.........could this mean up to 530 HP? (for the force-induction V8 engine version possibly?)
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Simple. Clean. Modern. Love it
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I liked the look of the old one better. And the person who decided to release press photos of this car in "old man" gold should be shot. I also spot a headlight switch off a Dodge minivan in that interior.
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