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The new Maserati Quattroporte. B rand new for 2013, the Maserati Quattroporte sets new standards in luxury motoring. Longer, lower, wider, sleeker, faster and – unbelievably– lighter than the globally respected outgoing model, it’s the super saloon every other car aspires to be. I've always seen Maserati as the epitome of high quality engineering and supercar performance with luxury sedan comfort and, looking at the latest incarnation of the Quattroporte, it's clear that the tradition continues in fine style. At first sight, what really strikes you is the car's sheer presence. Slightly longer and wider than a Mercedes S Class, the Quattroporte is nevertheless beautifully proportioned. The familiar trademark concave front grille with its trident emblem and those unmistakable 'porthole' air vents on the front wings remind you of the car’s heritage, while redesigned lights at the front and rear are more neatly integrated than on previous models, giving this big Maserati an even sleeker look than before. But it's when you tear your eyes away from the stunning exterior and take your place inside the car that the air of quality, luxury and refinement becomes truly overwhelming. One touch tells you that only the very finest materials like real wood, rich leather and metal of the highest quality are good enough to grace this impeccably elegant interior. An environment Maserati describe as 'an exclusive lounge for the occupants' – a lounge which, incidentally, can be tailored to suit each owner's specific needs via a comprehensive list of opulent options. For the driver and front seat passenger, sumptuous leather heated seats with 12-way electrical adjustment, dual-zone climate controlled air conditioning, and a dashboard wrapped in beautiful, highly tactile Poltrona Frau leather make for a magnificent 'cockpit'. For your passengers in the rear, the choices become even more impressive. The standard, three-seat fine leather bench is supremely comfortable and offers more legroom than any other car in 2 7 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I