Maserati was once the creator of some of the world’s most beautiful sedans. Once being the operative word; the lineup currently consists of sports cars, gran turismos, and SUVs, but no conventional four-door cars. However, the Italian manufacturer says its own sedan story is far from over, as Maserati chief operating officer Santo Ficili said that there is “space for a sort of sedan” within the brand during a call to discuss the reveal of its facelifted GranTurismo and Grecale models.
Maserati last offered a sedan for the 2023 model year, with the Quattroporte and Ghibli ceasing production shortly thereafter. But the Italian executive posited that the new era of sedans would not be just like the ones that came before it.
“The world is full of SUVs, but a modern interpretation of a sedan can change. I believe that there will be space for a sort of sedan, which is a little bit more capable, maybe than the historically, but still aggressive,” Ficili said. “I also believe that the word ‘Quattroporte’ is exactly looking for something new—because at the end of the day, there is this bridge that still hasn’t been done between SUVs and sedans. I believe there is also space for us to find the right car to be done.”
Beyond the half-promise that a sedan-like vehicle will return to Maserati’s lineup, Ficili didn’t give much detail. Even so, the intention seems clear: Maserati is still invested in the four-door shape, though it may take on a little more of a crossover-like ride height or vibe. And that investment could come to fruition sooner rather than later, according to Maserati’s chief marketing officer, Cristiano Fiorio.
“We are not present today in this E-segment where we have the legacy of our story, meaning Quattroporte and the Ghibli sedan. In this direction, we are developing a new model because there is a specific request coming from the customer,” Fiorio said.
It’s not surprising that legacy Maserati customers are yearning for a sedan. Both the Quattroporte and Ghibli were renowned for their comfort and sonorous exhaust notes, if not for their questionable reliability. Plus, Maserati likely has the components needed to develop a new sedan; its twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V-6 is widely appreciated and offers a broad power range for Maserati to play with. Whatever form a future Maserati four-door takes, we’re eager to see it on the road.
