Pulling Cues from Quattroporte
While 2005 is bearing down upon all with great speed, Maserati seems to be heading back to the 1960s. In a time of mass platform
Since being introduced in 2003, both the Maserati Coupe and Spyder have received minor exterior and interior modifications with each new model year. (Photo: Maserati) |
Almost every year since the car's introduction in 2003, both the Coupe and Spyder have received minor exterior and interior modifications. In a segment of the market as risky as selling six-figure sports cars, visually distinguish the latest models is the best way to keep clients interested.
For model year 2005, the major visible change is that both cars get a new front bumper. It takes a keener eye to identify the slightly larger grille, more pronounced in its shape, features four horizontal ribs and a larger version of the corporate trident. It extends
It takes a sharp eye to spot the front end changes on the updated Maserati. (Photo: Maserati) |
The purpose of the nose job is to begin the unification process of Maserati's sports cars with the luxurious Quattroporte executive sedan, a glorious modern example of Italian heritage which marks the brand's reentry into the ultra-luxury segment after a brief hiatus.