The Maserati Quattroporte was a full-size luxury saloon that paired a spacious five-seat cabin with the performance expected from a Maserati. This generation retained the Pininfarina-designed body, with a long bonnet, prominent grille and low roofline.

Inside, it featured leather upholstery, wood trim, electrically adjustable seats, automatic climate control and a premium infotainment system.

Indian versions were offered with naturally aspirated V8 engines, including a 4.2-litre unit producing 401 bhp and a 4.7-litre engine developing up to 440 bhp and 490 Nm. A 6-speed automatic gearbox drove the rear wheels, while the chassis used double-wishbone suspension and electronic stability systems.

ABS, EBD, traction control, hill-hold assistance and tyre-pressure monitoring were included.

This generation was phased out in India around 2015 when the newer sixth-generation Quattroporte arrived.