Maserati Ghibli White

The Ghibli comes with a choice of petrol engines, or a diesel, all of which are towards the more powerful end of the market when compared to rivals. The entry-level petrol is a 350-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6, while the S models have 430 horsepower. Fans of pub-based car boasts will want to note that the petrol engine was built by Ferrari. Even the diesel has 275 horsepower from its 3.0-litre V6, which means that you won’t be short of grunt, whatever version you go for. However, if you’re after something more frugal – something that rivals also offer – then you’re out of luck. We’ve tried the diesel model, which will likely be the choice of those doing long motorway miles, and while it can be a bit noisy at lower speeds, it’s got plenty of low-down and mid-range grunt to make progress seem effortless. The eight-speed gearbox is good too, with quick and seamless changes of cogs. Up front in the Ghibli is a nice place to be, with plenty of space for even tall adults. It’s not such good news in the back though, as those swooping lines in the car’s silhouette mean headspace is pretty limited. The middle back seat is pretty small too, although the back does fold down to reveal a storage space and two cupholders. There are a couple of cupholders and cubby holes in the front to make it practical for everyday journeys. The boot, at 500 litres, isn’t exactly small, but it’s less roomy than an Audi A6, BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class. While the back seats will fold down for extra space, they don’t go completely flat.