2014 Maserati Ghibli S Q4 Review

    If I had to choose one car to drive on a day-to-day basis, I would probably choose some sort of small luxury sport sedan, like the Ghibli. The reason I would take this type of car is because if you drive it 1-3 hours a day, you would want something fun to drive, but something that is practical and comfortable at the same time. And the the Italians know how to make this fusion of luxury and sport so well. Over the years, the Quattroporte has built a reputation for being incredibly upscale and executive, yet still essentially remaining a four-door Ferrari. Some say the new generation of the Quattroporte isn't as great as the first, but honestly, I don't care. And the new Ghibli does such a good job of being a smaller and more affordable version of the Quattroporte. Part of its amazing personality is thanks to its twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter V6 that produces a respectable 404 hp and 406 pound-feet of torque. 0-60 takes an impressive 4.5 seconds, which is in the same area as the main competition, such as the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, the BMW 650i Gran Coupe, and the Audi A7. But what's most important is if it sells. Car&Driver said "why isn't it beautiful?" but I think it is extraordinary. And that's what's wrong with a lot of cars: they are too hit-or-miss.