2009 Maserati Quattroporte Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Just the name Maserati connotes style, performance, power, and luxury. The 2009 Maserati Quattroporte, a five-passenger Italian-designed-and-built luxury sports sedan, embodies all of these attributes and more. Just sitting at the curb, the ’09 Quattroporte oozes luxury and speed, style and sophistication, and, well, money.
Originally introduced in the early ‘60s, the fifth-generation Maserati Quattroporte has received numerous tweaks and upgrades for 2009. Styling changes include a slotted, vertical grille, revisions to the front and rear fascias, and two additional colors for the standard leather upholstery and trim. A new upper-level trim, the Quattroporte S, is introduced for ’09 that incorporates a tweaked version of the 4.7-liter V8 equipping the Maserati Gran Turismo S coupe. This same 4.7-liter V8 has made its way into the Quattroporte Sport GT S for ’09 as well.
The base engine for the ’09 Quattroporte is a 4.2-liter V8 that puts out 405 hp at 7,000 rpm and 339 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. The 4.7-liter V8 equipping the Maserati S generates 425 hp at 7,000 rpm and 361 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 rpm. The ’09 Quattroporte S is claimed to get from 0-60 in 5.3 seconds, which isn’t at all shabby for a family sedan. The Quattroporte Sport GT S, however, with further tweaking and up-fitted exhaust, uses the same 4.7-liter V8 to reach a top speed of 177 mph, allowing an extra cup of coffee before pulling out of the driveway for the morning commute. All three ’09 Quattroporte trims use a six-speed auto-manual transmission that replaces the old-school sequential-shift tranny of yore.
The base ’09 Quattroporte rides on standard 18-inch alloy wheels, the Quattroporte S is equipped with standard 19-inch alloys, and the Sport GT S rolls on 20-inch polished aluminum alloy wheels. Both the ’09 Quattroporte S and Sport GT S feature an adjustable suspension system that’s optional for the base trim.
Standard comfort, convenience, and luxury features for the ’09 Maserati Quattroporte include a power sunroof and sunshade, premium leather upholstery, premium leather and wood appointments, heated, power-adjustable front seats, reclining rear seats, a universal remote transmitter, a Bose Premium Sound System that includes a single-CD/DVD player, satellite radio, and nine speakers, a hard-drive-based voice-activated navigation system, and Bluetooth hands-free communication technology. Options include upgraded exterior paint and interior leather, the Skyhook electronically controlled suspension (standard on the Sport GT S), heated rear seats, and rear fold-down wooden tray tables.
Safety features that come standard with the ‘09 Quattroporte include four-wheel disc ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, traction and stability control, side impact airbags, supplemental side curtain airbags, rear parking sensors, front fog/drivers lights, a remote anti-theft alarm system, adaptive, self-leveling Xenon HID headlights, and high-pressure headlight washers.
Owners of the ’08 Maserati Quattroporte have a few grumbles regarding fuel economy, low resale value, high service costs, and rear seat comfort. Past issues with acceleration and outdated technological features, however, have been dealt with by Maserati for the 2009 Quattroporte with the addition of the 4.7-liter V8, an improved standard navigation system, and the Bose Premium Sound system. Virtually all owners of the ’08 Quattroporte mention the thrill they experience just from listening to the engine at speed, and most are impressed with the unmatched build quality, ride and handling, reliability, luxurious interior and exterior styling, and the adjustable suspension that this posh and peppy sedan offers.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 40GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: front · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Heated: multi-level heating · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather · Ventilated: rear
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant · Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 40GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: wood · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: front · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Heated: multi-level heating · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: perforated · Ventilated: rear
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant · Size: full-size
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing