“The new Maserati manages to combine class, luxury and sportiness…what has changed is the substance, but without revolutionising the exclusive, hi-tech flagship formula that works. Over 15,000 clients have chosen the model since its launch in January 2004 and the requests keep flooding in despite stiff competition from Audi, BMW and Mercedes”.

In the article, there is a ‘YES/NO’ feature and positive verdicts are given for “STYLE: Changes have been made but without undoing the car’s harmony. INTERIOR: Even smarter and functional. TWO OPTIONS: A normal Quattroporte and a sportier version”. As there are no ‘NOs’, Canali wonders whether there will ever be a 4x4 model or a diesel. He also suggests more aggressive pricing policy to bring the Quattroporte S in line with the competition. The innovations on the car are discussed and the article is completed with an eye-catching image.