2024 Maserati GranTurismo

How does the GranTurismo drive? To the uninitiated, the Maserati GranTurismo's performance will be impressive. At our test track, our Trofeo test vehicle, the sportier of the trims, hit 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and eclipsed the quarter mile in 11.6 seconds at 117 mph. We won't argue that those numbers aren't fast, but the BMW M8, Porsche 911 Turbo and Mercedes-AMG SL 63 are still quicker. On top of that, the Maserati's straight-line performance was inconsistent during our testing, something its rivals never struggled with.

The Maserati pulled 0.97 g on our skidpad and stopped from 60 mph in 111 feet, trailing performance from its direct competition. But the biggest letdown is how the GranTurismo fails to engage you when driven with enthusiasm. It feels nose-heavy when driving around corners, and our test car's brakes started to fade after even brief stints of hard driving.

How comfortable is the GranTurismo? Maserati tuned the GranTurismo for comfort over sporty driving. In the suspension's most relaxed setting, the ride is supple and nearly luxury car-esque.

The seats support GranTurismo's preference for more relaxed touring. They feature high-quality leather and very good support over long distances. They also manage to hold you in place during speedier driving without resorting to aggressive bolstering. Rear passengers will be pleasantly surprised to find well-shaped buckets and enough comfort for shorter trips.

Noise isolation isn't one of the Maserati's strong points. The aggressive Goodyear tires on our test car kicked up a lot of road noise at all speeds, and the engine note could best be described as uninspiring. Only under hard acceleration does the engine sound like something you'd expect to hear in a Maserati.

How’s the interior? There's plenty to like inside the GranTurismo. From when you open the door to when you slide behind the wheel, the Maserati is accommodating for a variety of body types. Adjustment of the steering wheel and seats is plentiful, and the driver's view over the long hood is evocative. Despite the low and long styling, there's still good visibility to all sides. Even though the back seats aren't really intended to be filled by adults for long distances, they will do in a pinch for adults up to 6 feet tall.

The interior layout is conventional, with the exception of the somewhat frustrating push-button gear selector for the transmission. The touchscreen is fairly easy to figure out, but the dense amounts of information displayed and the multitude of menus will take time to decipher.

How’s the tech? Facing the driver is a 12.2-inch digital instrument panel, and in the middle of the interior is a 12.3-inch touchscreen. The design and layout of the system leave something to be desired. Still, it's refreshing to see a low-volume manufacturer like Maserati have access to a fairly robust infotainment system thanks to its parent company, Stellantis. The system could be slow to respond to inputs, but our biggest gripes were the tightly packed text and the lack of any real Maserati style in the displays. Systems from BMW and Mercedes feel more comprehensive and better engineered.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. They could be slow to load, but their connections were solid and reliable in our testing. Our test car was also equipped with the optional 19-speaker Sonus Faber audio system. It disappointingly lacked the punch and clarity we expect from a high-end system.

The GranTurismo advanced driver aids worked well in our testing and didn't throw up any false alarms. But the semi-hands-free driving system timed out and asked for driver confirmation every 10 seconds or so, rendering it more of an inconvenience than anything.

How’s the storage? The GranTurismo offers a decent amount of cargo capacity. The trunk holds a claimed 11 cubic feet of space, but it is relatively short in height. Just make sure your bags aren't too tall and you'll be able to fit a decent amount of luggage in the GranTurismo.

Inside, there's enough room to stow your stylish personal effects. The wireless charging pad can double as a sunglasses tray, and there's a small compartment behind it that can be closed to hide smaller items. Under the center armrest is another small bin. And while the rear seats do offer anchor points for child seats, like other four-seaters in this segment, we think the effort to fit them will be more frustrating than anything.

Is the GranTurismo a good value? The Maserati GranTurismo will ask a lot of your wallet for you to be seen in what is arguably one of the best-looking coupes on sale today. The car's pricing is considerably more than what you'll pay for a BMW M8, Mercedes AMG GT or Porsche 911. The GranTurismo is well built, both inside and out, and we enjoyed Maserati's stylish Italian sensibility on its coupe. However, parts of the interior, like the digital interfaces, lack the same style as the rest of the car and feel too generic at this price point. Warranty coverage is average for a luxury brand.