If Maserati is intent on broadening its appeal, the introduction of the GranTurismo is a move in the right direction. Unlike competitors such as the Jaguar XKR, which comes with a face seemingly borrowed from parent Ford’s parts bin, the Maserati represents a truly unique product to high-end coupe shoppers. We’ve driven the sedan version (a.k.a. the Quattroporte), and came away less than impressed with the vehicle’s handling capabilities, noise levels, rear seat room, and throttle response. Given the body style and inherently sportier nature of coupes, we wouldn’t expect improvements in rear seat room or interior noise, but here’s to hoping that the driving dynamics are better than those in the Quattroporte.

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