(Tue 24 Jun 08)

Five years after the launch of the Quattroporte, Maserati is revising its only four-door car, which will go on sale in the UK in October.

Many of the changes are cosmetic. There are new light clusters, sill mouldings, bumpers and door mirrors, while the previous grille has been replaced by one with vertical slats to provide a visual link with the GranTurismo. Inside, there's a new centre console, updated satellite navigation and new shades of leather upholstery.

The range has been reduced to just two models, called the Quattroporte and the Quattroporte S. The former uses the usual 400bhp 4.2-litre V8 engine, but the S gets the 430bhp 4.7-litre V8 which first appeared in the GranTurismo S. Both use the six-speed ZF automatic transmission - the cleverer but much less popular DuoSelect semi-automatic has been deleted.

Despite the apparent lack of choice, there are enough optional extras to allow buyers to replicate previous models. So, for example, although there will now no longer be a Quattroporte Executive, you can create your own Executive by choosing the appropriate options.

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