Used 2014 Maserati GranTurismo for sale 

The 2014 Maserati GranTurismo comes in two trim lines starting at $126,500 for the Sport trim, followed by the top-end MC trim that starts at $143,400. Both trims come equipped with a 4.7L V8 Engine outputting 454 hp of maximum power and 384 lb-ft of maximum torque. The higher MC trim of the Gran Turismo features a non-adjustable sport suspension, minor mechanical upgrades, and weight reduction.

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The 2014 Maserati GranTurismo’s base Sport trim would be the best option to choose. It starts at $126,500 and comes with features, including automatic dual-zone climate control, Bose system with surround sound, 20-inch alloy wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, automatic wipers, heated power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors, and 10-way power-adjustable heated front seats. The higher trim is obviously more expensive, but at those respective price points, there are much more powerful cars available, so the base trim with the same engine would be the best option.

The 2014 Maserati GranTurismo comes equipped with a 4.7-liter V8 engine that puts out a maximum power of 454 hp and a maximum torque of 384 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

The GranTurismo reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 13.3 seconds, which are impressive numbers. The base price of the GranTurismo is $126,500, which is quite expensive and can go up significantly with added extras, interior trims, and packages. 

In comparison, the Porsche Panamera 4S is the most powerful of the lot. With a 3.0L V-6 under its hood putting out 475 hp and 325 lb-ft, it pulls the Porsche to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 13.0 seconds. The Maserati comes in second place with power outputs of 454 hp and 384 lb-ft and taking 4.4 and 13.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and cross the quarter-mile, respectively. The Aston Martin Vantage produces 420 hp and 346 lb-ft. The Aston takes 4.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and a quicker 12.6 seconds to cross the quarter-mile. All cars are similarly priced in this competition.

Fuel efficiency is not very much to be expected from the V8-powered GranTurismo. The 2014 Maserati GranTurismo delivers a fuel-efficiency of 13 mpg in the city, 21 on the highway, and 16 mpg of combined fuel economy. The GranTurismo gets a 22.7-gallon fuel capacity, outputting a range of 295 miles in the city, 477 on the highway, and a combined range of 363 miles. The efficiency figures are on the lower side in the segment.

The Porsche Panamera 4S delivers the best combined fuel efficiency of 21 mpg, while the Maserati and Aston come second, delivering a combined efficiency of 16 mpg. The Porsche has the biggest fuel capacity of 26.4 gallons, followed by the Maserati with a 22.7-gallon tank and the Aston with 21.1 gallons of fuel capacity. In the same order, the Porsche delivers the best combined range of 554 miles, followed by the Maserati and Aston providing 363 and 337 miles of combined range, respectively.

The GranTurismo provides very good space and comfort in the front row. It features a luxurious cabin with customizable and plush seats that offer great comfort and support in long drives.

The second-row seats are not as spacious, but certainly are usable. It further features custom-stitched seats, multi-colored and different types of leather options, and exotic wood trims are available for customization according to the taste of the owner. The GranTurismo offers a cargo capacity of 9.2 cu-ft.

All the cars in the competition are on par with each other when it comes to space in the front row. When it comes to second-row space, the Porsche has the most space. In terms of cargo capacity, the Porsche again has the most of 15.7 cu-ft, followed by the Aston with 10.6 and the GranTurismo with 9.2 cu-ft of cargo area, respectively. Major interior features include-

• Automatic Dual-zone Climate Control 
• 10-way Power-adjustable front seats
• Heated Front Seats
• Driver memory settings
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Alloy Pedals

How intuitive is the 2014 Maserati GranTurismo s infotainment unit?

The 2014 Maserati GranTurismo features a central touchscreen infotainment unit as standard, which is outdated and not very intuitive to use. It is equipped with Aux and USB Connectivity along with satellite radio. As for audio, there is an 11-speaker premium Bose surround sound system fitted inside the GranTurismo as standard, outputting a great symphony of music. It also features a CD Player in its default setting. Few key infotainment features include-

• 11-speaker Bose surround sound system 
• CD Player
• Satellite Radio
• USB Port
• Aux Input
• Satellite Radio

The GranTurismo is a superb-looking machine from the outside with an elegant and at the same time sporty design language. The front bumper air intakes not only provide a sporty styling to the front end but also improve the flow of air and cooling of the front brakes. The front end further features LED DRLs and the Trident logo on the front grille with red and chrome finishing.

The central splitter, offered in black as standard, can also be opted in body color or carbon fiber. The rear end features oval exhaust tailpipes in black color. The wheels of the GranTurismo are 20-inch ones, which also look awesome. The GranTurismo weighs 4,145 lbs, which is on the heavier side compared to the competition.

The Aston is the lightest among the competition. The Vantage weighs 3,595 lbs, followed by the Porsche that weighs 4,123 lbs, while the Maserati is the heaviest weighing 4,145 lbs. The Porsche has a ground clearance of 5.7 inches, while the Maserati and Aston have a lower 3.9 and 3.8 inches of clearance, respectively. Major exterior highlights of the GranTurismo are-

• Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlamps
• Adaptive Suspension
• 20” alloy wheels
• Matt Anodized Blue Brembo brake calipers
• LED Daytime Running Lights
• Black central splitter

The Maserati GranTurismo comes equipped with many standard safety features, including 4-wheel ABS and traction and stability control. The airbag system on the Maserati GranTurismo includes front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags. The Maserati GranTurismo has not been tested by NHTSA or IIHS, so these scores are not available for analysis. Few salient safety features include-

• Electronic Parking Brake
• Hill Holder system
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Parking Sensors
• Cruise Control
• Maserati Stability Program

The 2014 Maserati GranTurismo is a blend of performance and luxury offered at a quite expensive price point. The GranTurismo is definitely not the most powerful or the most spacious option in the price range as rival brands offer much more performance at even lower prices. But the Maserati offers a unique-looking exterior with an ultra-luxurious, customizable interior and a usable second row of seats. So the GranTurismo can be considered by people who want something really unique and special from the segment.