The Maserati Ghibli Trofeo is the oddball's M5.
The word “Maserati” conjures images of heroically proportioned grand tourers, vintage race cars, eccentric supercars, and imposing sedans. Distinct as they are, all deliver on a central idea for the brand. A Maserati, at its core, is beautiful and emotional. Unfortunately, neither word quite fit the Ghibli when it debuted in 2013.
Climb inside and there's little evidence of the Ghibli’s newfound ambition. Despite a set of woven carbon-texture seats and carbon trim plastered everywhere, the cabin is old, uninteresting, and filled with parts that any Chrysler 200 owner would recognize. Giant panel gaps and hollow-feeling pieces provide little reassurance that this cabin is built to last. For the Trofeo’s $117,100 starting price, it’s embarrassing.Start driving and the Ghibli becomes much easier to like.
Keep things at winding-road pace and the Ghibli is a delight. The steering weight and accuracy are world-class, even if there isn’t a lot of road-surface communication through the wheel. This is where the body roll helps inform the pace. Tuck the nose in to a hairpin, widen the line slightly, and get on the gas shortly after apex. The amount of mechanical grip the Ghibli calls upon is shocking.
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