The interior of the Maserati Quattroporte S has raised the bar when it comes to comfort. This improvement is down to the radical changes made to the driving position, the seat set up, the multi-function steering wheel with its sports grip and Trofeo-design shifting paddles, the commands now situated on the centre console, the revised instruments and, near the chic clock, the addition of a small storage compartment on the centre tunnel.

The Quattroporte S has electronically adjustable seats that can be set to fourteen different positions (including the seat back in four different ways). The driver’s seat has three memory settings and an easy entry/exit system (that pushes the seat back and raises the steering column). Owners can also enjoy the luxury of the front seat comfort pack that provides heating, ventilation and massage functions.

Passengers in the back can relax and enjoy the ride in a well-insulated cabin, free from any annoying vibrations. The Quattroporte S offers an array of rear seat positions thanks to their numerous functions such as their separate, electronic movement. The separate lengthways shift (10cm) and reclining movement mean that passengers will have no trouble finding a comfortable position. The rear seats can also be fitted with a heating, ventilation and massage capability, as an option.

The spacious, 450 litre boot has an even shape and is particularly roomy widthways (it can fit three or four golf bags, depending on their size). Every inch of room in the boot can be exploited thanks to the luggage set specifically designed for the Quattroporte S and available as an option. Boot space has been found to accommodate the puncture repair kit that includes a pump. 

There is a range of other standard equipment that comes with the Quattroporte S, including a sunroof, cooler compartment inside the front armrest, two glass holders that tuck away into the rear armrest and an electronic blind for the rear window.

Interior: switchgear

The main commands inside the Quattroporte S can be accessed easily and quickly. Switchgear linked to the driving dynamics (Park Off, Low Grip, Sport, MSP deactivation) is set close to the driver. To one side, on the right of the centre display, are the commands to lock/unlock the doors and the window blinds. Lower down on the console is a group of commands for the dual-zone automatic climate control that has its own display.

Simplicity and speed of use are the concepts behind the interior’s design. Each switch does only one thing and the graphics make using them intuitive and immediately understandable.

The electronic handbrake is located on the centre tunnel. It is operated by simply pressing a button (that is slightly recessed to avoid turning it on accidentally). To deactivate the handbrake you need to press the button once more or depress the accelerator pedal. The Maserati Quattroporte S is also fitted with the 'Park' capability that turns on the electronic handbrake every time the engine is switched off. This function can be deactivated via the Park Off switch for times when you need to move the car with the engine off. To complete things, twin, chrome edged glass holders and an ashtray and cigar lighter can be found on the centre tunnel.

Interior: prestigious woods

At Maserati, tradition dictates attention to detail and a refined interior which lie at the heart of the new Maserati Quattroporte S’s design. The flawless styling is a celebration of Italian craftsmanship. Wood, the most classic of materials, covers vast areas of the interior, giving the cabin a welcoming warmth.

Seven prestigious woods are available: Starwood, Vavona, Rosewood, Walnut Briarwood, Mahogany, Moonwood and Polished Wenge (standard on the Quattroporte S). These woods prove once more the lengths Maserati goes to in sourcing new materials. For those who prefer a sleeker look, a high gloss Black Piano finish is available.

Starwood stands out for its elegance and modernity. The vertical grain on the centre console and horizontal grain on the door panels, combined with a neutral grey-green hue, combines perfectly with cooler colours if the client wishes to create a clean and modern interior. Starwood also works with warmer colours to generate a contrast that brings out the vivid shades.

Vavona has warm, amber tones. The wood is recognisable for the rounded and florid form of its grain. It is a wood that works particularly well with all the warmer leather colours in the range.

Polished Wenge, with its stretched grain, is a tropical wood. It is dark and dense and brings warmth to any environment with its brown toned grain. This is standard on the Quattroporte S. 

Specially sourced, all the woods undergo treatment that is a combination of traditional working methods and the most advanced precision technology. Owners can even personalise their choice of prestigious woods with inlay.