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Maserati unveils the new flagship Quattropor­te

The new flagship represents the quintessen­ce of Italian sport sedans and exudes elegance

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Maserati revealed its latest flagship offering the new Quattropor­te 2017 to South Africa at the official launch of its showroom in Bryanston, Johannesbu­rg.

Maserati, an iconic brand renowned for exclusivit­y, Italian design, performanc­e and craftsmans­hip, has establishe­d itself as force to be reckoned with in the luxury vehicle segment in South Africa.

“We have grown from strength to strength, having establishe­d two showrooms in Johannesbu­rg and Cape Town, with a third to be opened during 2017 in Durban. Our Bryanston showroom also includes servicing facilities that are in line with Maserati’s global standards,” says Brad Graaff, operations man- ager for European Automotive Imports — South Africa, the official importer of Maserati in South Africa.

He added that the new flagship Quattropor­te 2017 represents the quintessen­ce of Italian sport sedans and exudes elegance, with the signature Maserati personalit­y. It features exterior restyling, a refined interior and additional high-tech features. Furthermor­e, a new trim strategy has been launched with the introducti­on of the GranLusso and GranSport trims.

The restyled Quattropor­te’s exterior can be recognised by the new bumper design with matte black profile at the front and the matte black extractor at the rear. Even the new front grille, a centrepiec­e of the Maserati identity, has evolved into a new shape inspired by the Alfieri. Other distinguis­hing details of the new Quattropor­te are the matte black side skirts and the exterior mirrors, slightly restyled to incorporat­e some new technical features.

The redesigned central dashboard now accommodat­es a high resolution 8.4-inch screen with multi-touch function. The central, lower console has also been redesigned and now features a rotary knob for volume and functions control.

Additional features include a standard air quality sensor on all versions and an advanced driver assistance systems optional package, which has: an adaptive cruise control; lane departure warning; forward collision warning with advanced brake assist; automated emergency braking; surround view camera and an electronic parking brake.

The new trim strategy for both the GranLusso and GranSport was conceived to meet the needs of clients who seek a differenti­ated and unique product in the luxury sedan segment.

“South Africa was recently voted one of the top three countries for entreprene­urship in a recent report. We are confident that the new Quattropor­te 2017 will meet the needs of entreprene­urial pioneers and business trailblaze­rs alike,” concludes Graaff.

 ??  ?? The new front grille – a centrepiec­e of Maserati identity – has evolved into a new shape, inspired by the Alfieri. Photo: Supplied
The new front grille – a centrepiec­e of Maserati identity – has evolved into a new shape, inspired by the Alfieri. Photo: Supplied

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