Maserati Quattroporte

The luxurious cabin has acres of wood and leather, and plenty of switches and buttons, although they’re not difficult to understand. Electric adjustment of the seat and steering wheel ensure a good driving position. The footwell is a bit cramped, however, and the grab handle in the headlining brushes your head when the seat is in a certain position.

V8, V8 Executive GT, V8 Sport GT

There’s a wide choice of paint finishes, leather dyes and wood tones, and the list of standard kit is comprehensive save for the absence of a CD changer. You can add even more, such as parking distance sensors and a tailored luggage set. Sport GT trim brings a carbonfibre dash, while Executive GT has a Comfort Pack with electrically adjustable seats with a massage function for those in the back, plus wood tables and curtains.

4.2 V8 Sport GT