Maserati Quattroporte gets a fresher, more modern look and new technical solutions.

The model which established the category of "Luxury Sports Saloons" gets the update after five years in which more than 15 000 cars were delivered and 46 international awards received.

Thanks to the Pininfarina design team the main styling changes are to the most recognisable features.

At the front the new grille, with its vertical slats, is reminiscent of the GranTurismo. The front and rear light units are also updated, featuring LEDs.

On the side, the under-door moulding is more noticeable, with a line that runs into that of the new bumpers, which have a wider protective band and more pronounced rear styling.

The door mirrors are also new, with a more dynamic shape and a more streamlined mounting to the door.

The interior has a new centre console and the controls are grouped more closely together for more convenient operation. The car's range of navigation systems is also fully updated, now comprising the "New Maserati Multimedia System".

Two new shades of leather, Marrone Corniola (brown) and Sabbia (sand), replacing the beige which was previously in the range, debut on the Quattroporte S and Quattroporte respectively.

The Quattroporte S gets the new 4.7-litre 320kW V8 recently introduced on the GranTurismo S, with a different specification, while the standard model features the familiar 4.2-litre 300kW V8 engine.

Both cars feature the six-speed automatic transmission developed in association with ZF.