Once upon a time I considered buying a Maserati GranCabrio as the successor to my Audi S5 Cabriolet; for the four-seat open-top grand tourer configuration with a truly beautiful V8 sound. Fast forward and the model has now been updated and brought back as the GranCabrio Sport, and it's still every bit as beautiful and it still sounds phenomenal!
Tim, you've just spent half this video saying how good the engine note is but you didn't show the engine, and this isn't the first time it's happened. Hate to say it but drivers are logical - a driver would have gone straight to what's under the bonnet... Thanks for sharing.
Modern cars don't really let you see much, just a pretty engine cover and that's about it. The problem is we're in this mentality of old where you go to look because there's something that you can actually view, but nowadays it doesn't really reveal much. To be honest I normally do look at the engine as you know but in this case time was brutally short and I didn't think about it at the time.
Replacing a refinde Audi S5 with a beutiful interieur with a good looking and sound but awfull and dated interieur doesnt sound right. Maseratis never had the quality to match their price, and there are alot of nicer cars that sound great out there...
In a time where stats and numbers sell cars, it’s so refreshing to see a car that focuses on the experience. Props to Maserati for not caring about lap times and drag races because at they end of the day, there is nothing like cruising down to the beach in the middle of summer with a lovely soundtrack.
sagat4 I said its depreciation is "bad". So meaning I know every car depreciates. Of course you wanna get the car that depreciates less. The only cars that dont depreciate are hypercars or collector cars
What a beautiful car and video. The Maserati history and attention to detail in this is amazing. No matters how old the Grandturismo is it will always be in the top 3 best looking.
All these outdated comments, i mean i jump every week in a Maserati QP GTS 2008 (Larini exhaust) from a member of my family, it is outdated for sure, but god the experience you got from driving it and enjoying the road is just to awesome to care about everything else, it's the same for Abarth which is my daily, my point is : As long as you enjoy to drive it, who cares about the tech'... Great car Shmee!
Truth be told, I prefer the original iteration of this body style, back when they’d first launched in the late 2000’s, early 2010’s. But this is the epitome of the GT and GC when it comes to technology and driving experience; the updates and refinements made to the chassis, infotainment, materials, fitment, and more really make these a phenomenal drive. They’re relatively reliable (for the class) too, since all the issues are well known and easily addressable by now! They may be dated, and they may not be the best value, but they genuinely have one of the most rewarding drives of any car out there, right now. It’s not something I say lightly - I recommend everyone experience one of these, or their older Tipo M139 Quattroporte counterparts at some point in their driving career. They really are a treat to own and drive.
I wish they could invest a little bit more in the GT and the GC to adjust all those little ignored details! Still one of the most iconic Italian sports car out there! Great video Shmee!
The Mc Stradale is my absolute favourite car and it's the sound and driving experience. I test drove it and it was absolutely amazing, if I ever have the money im buying it hands down. I would rather have that than any other car!
I've owned an 08' and a14' Coupe and absolutely loved them! It's one of the few if any exotics that can seat 4 adults It is a heavy car so not super fast but the sound is so amazing that you feel like your flying lol My kids moved out so I no longer needed the 4 seats so I went for an F-Type which also sounds epic but handles much better; more of a sports car whereas the Maserati is a Grand Touring car They depreciate like a rock, so if you really want a Gran Turismo, find a used one but a CPO would be best because if something goes wrong, it costs 3-4 times more to repair than a Honda Also, maintenance isn't cheap: oil changes are $700!
I have a Quattroporte 4.2 ZF. Maserati is such a great brand for so many reasons and I am really happy that I got the opportunity to buy a Maserati at my age. Hope you will enjoy your cars as much as i do!
Gorgeous car. My aunt is lucky to have the GranTurismo but she got it many years ago and it's starting to show its age. Ever since I sat inside that car I fell in love with it and promised myself one day I will purchase one. So glad to see they have refreshed the original design and updated the interior - that was long overdue. I think however the rear lights needed a bigger change. Now, if they can keep manufacturing these for the next 5 years or so, I will hopefully be able to get one. Just gotta finish this **** degree lol.
SenszR no, I disagree. It definitely has at least a few years left in it. This is the 2018 redesign. They wouldn't invest the money in redesigning it and changing manufacturing methods for it to only use the design for a year. Does not make business sense.
David This Thing Is Outdated, Uses Cheap FCA Parts, But Most Of All, It Has Chrysler's UConnect, Which Controls The Whole Car.. It's Also Proven To Be Vulnerable Against Hackers :/.. Just Get Yourself A Ferrari Portofino
Thank you Shmee for a great review! It is my fav car ever. Once came out in 2008 I was in love. I hope they redesign the panel and gadgets of the interior. For the sound is something unmissable to experience in life! One day I will be lucky to test drive one!
a lot of people don''t like this car or any maserati just because of 2-3 plastic buttons and because it's not the fastest in its category with 0-60 around 4-5 depending on the model but frankly speaking 5 seconds is more than enough for any driver and the looks and sound make up for the "3" plastic buttons you come across in the interior!!
That's excatly why I love it so much. The new cars with all the tech where you need a pilot license (for example turbo) are just not that appealing. This is a real design icon...and that sound!!!!
Ancient! I remember my GranCabrio in 2014, it was a wonderful car and had no issues, albeit I got rid of it at 24,000 miles. The A/C button would sometimes get jammed but thats about it. Honestly I would sometimes turn off the sport mode, and floor it beside a curb or wall and you could hear the induction noise versus the exhaust!
Great review with some very interesting facts. Did not know about the Pininfarina designer and that it is made in the same factory that produced cars in 1957 from your previous video. Wonderful Maserati history lesson with a wonderful convertible.
Nice to see you doing a maserati video, there's not enough on these cars, they're a different class of super car, beautifully designed, fantastic beastly sound and just the name itself is enough to turn heads.
This car is epic. I owned the same car in MC-version for 3 years (2015 - 2018) and it was every time a thrill to make a journey, especially in the northern lake area of Italy where I live. It's not about acceleration figures, although the car is not slow at all as long as you rev it, which is a delight. But it impresses the most when you cruise and play with the engine and transmission. I had to sell the car with great regret (in Italy you pay each year € 4.200,00 of taxes in the first five years, also if you would keep it but take it out of circulation !!) because we needed a car to transport our newly acquired dog. But every time I sea/hear a Granturismo/cabrio (especially on youtube) I regret my decision. Maybe one day I would buy this car again, but then in this beautiful colour combination : blue assoluto with light grey interior and a lot of carbon fibre !
When the GranTurismo and GranCabrio were released they were one of the best cars on the market for the money. Then they gradually became outdated and felt like so for the last several years. However, now the appeal is back. Throughout its time naturally-aspirated V8s almost completely died out and now it's more relevant that it ever has been. Plus its not only beautiful but also timeless design.
What a beautiful car especially in this dark blue! I've always loved Maserati and this car is simply stunning. One day...Great review, thanks for sharing. :)
It's like a car journalist once said. What sounds coolest to have a? A Maserati GranCabrio or a BMW 4 series cab. German cars are good, but Italian are more rare and sounds luxiare. The cool factor is larger.
Thanks for the video - I was very tempted by a GranCabrio - the looks are just fabulous. However, I don't need 4 seats and prefer a larger boot for proper grand touring, so I have a late XK Portfolio DHC and I've had the rear seats converted to a carpeted luggage platform. On a trip to Bavaria to drive the Alpenstrasse, we parked up for lunch at an alpine restaurant overlooking Garmisch. On leaving, a red/cream GranCabrio had parked next to our blue/cream XK - both with roofs down, and I did feel a pang of envy - until my wife, very kindly, said - "gosh that's not exactly subtle is it - the Jag is a lot prettier" I think they are both beautiful cars but I'm very happy with the Jaguar.
indeed true automotive dream land with a heavenly effect. Tim I'm surprised your hear didn't become staticky after the insane and wild drive around the corners and bends.
