Our quick take

Maserati Ghibli S - 4.5 / 5

Special place to stay

Italian tech trials

Without a paddle

The one no one will buy

Spin me up baby

Best ’til last

To recap

Set to become Maserati’s highest volume model, the Ghibli is the company’s most accessible car ever. But while there are some flaws, in the most clichéd Italian way, it’s easy to overlook those every time you jump into the drivers seat, or take a look back at the car. It feels special – and confers specialness on its driver – in a way that few cars manage.