| Italian Sports Cars |
| Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati |
The 2009 GranTurismo is an important vehicle to Maserati for the coupe market segment. The S is a member of a series of two trim levels for the GranTurismo which include Base and S. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Maserati. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.
Buyers of the Maserati Quattroporte are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Quattroporte has been one of the premier vehicles of the Maserati line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2009 model is no exception. The Maserati Quattroporte falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the Quattroporte have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
