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THE 2022 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE TROFEO IS THE TOP-OF-THE-LINE
four-door sedan offered by the marque. Maserati does make other four-doors (like the smaller Ghibli) and other Quattroporte models, but the Trofeo is the ultimate sedan, with a distinctive color scheme and special badging and, lest we forget, the most powerful motor in their sedans. Let’s take a step back to meet the four siblings. Pricing for the Quattroporte starts at $99,000 for the GT, a six-cylinder 345 hp variant. Next up is the Modena, which arrives with a base price of $109,100 and likewise is powered by a sixcylinder motor, this one putting out 424 hp. There’s also the Modena Q4, an all-wheel-drive version of the Modena, with the same power but more traction, starting at $113,600. But today’s story is about the top of the line — in terms of luxury, exclusivity, and power — the Trofeo (“Trophy”, in Italian), starting at $146,900, which sports a V8 with a robust 580 hp, throwing down 0-60 mph times of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph. And, as it is a rear-wheel-drive (“RWD”) car, it has both swagger and acceleration waggle to show its street cred. It’s easy to spot the Trofeo because of its livery. The side portholes and finished with bright red edges, “Trofeo” is written above the portholes on each fender and there are tri-colore badges on the front doors’ window pillars. It’s even easier to identify if it’s in motion as the distinctive Maserati sound announces both its arrival and departure.
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The Trofeo basic offering is in three colors — Blanco (white) is standard and Nero Ribelle (black), Grigio Maratea (dark grey), and Grigio (silver grey) are the optional metallics. “Mine” was painted a terrific golden green, Verde Royale, which was not on the standard menu as it was a $6,500 option. It really is a stunning color. Driving the Trofeo was a real treat, too. The sound is great, as befits an Italian sports tourer, and the driver can select the level of engagement wanted, from sedate and supple suspension to sporty mode and from a rather quiet exhaust note to full on bravissimo at the flick of a switch. I loved the interior, too. The fine upholstery — mine in carbon macro twill — was a good match for the medium-green exterior and looked great with the other interior finishes. The sound system — the optional Bowers & Wilkins unit, at $2,500 — provided a lush soundtrack for the drives. The optional wheels — 21” dark forged units with 15 spokes — were a nice blend of beauty and aggressiveness. I liked the fact that I didn’t see another Quattroporte every few minutes, as can be the experience with other luxury sedans during LA drives. Added to the base price, the $14,600 in options put the sticker at $160,500. Given all that’s included — style, performance, quality, and convenience — it was a great experience for me. It really is a wonderful luxury performance sedan.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
BY TIM LAPPEN
