2009 Maserati Quattroporte: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is a mid-cycle facelift, with cleaner exterior styling, a redesigned center console, and a new multimedia and navigation system. The lineup also gains more emphasis on performance through the 4.7-liter S and a stronger, sharper Sport GT S.
About the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
5th generation (M139, 2004-2012), facelift year within the generation.
Maserati positioned the Quattroporte as a luxury sports sedan rather than a soft chauffeur car. The factory language around this era centered on Italian design, handcrafted materials, Ferrari-related V8 character, and a driving experience that felt more alive than the big German rivals. For most buyers, the Quattroporte’s appeal was the mix of dramatic styling, a rich leather-and-wood cabin, and a rear-drive chassis that made a large sedan feel unusually engaging.
The standard Quattroporte is the comfort-focused version, pairing a 4.2-liter V8 with a leather-and-wood cabin, heated power seats, and adaptive headlights. The S steps up to a 4.7-liter V8, adaptive suspension, larger front brakes, and 19-inch wheels. At the top of the performance range, the 433-hp Sport GT S uses a sport exhaust, lower and firmer suspension, sport seats, and 20-inch wheels.
What changed, by category
2009 Maserati Quattroporte specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 4.7 Liter | V8, 4.2 Liter | V8, 4.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 11 mpg | 12 mpg | 11 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| Horsepower | 425 hp | 400 hp | 433 hp |
| Torque | 361 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft | 361 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Maserati Quattroporte a new generation?
No. The 2009 Quattroporte is a mid-cycle facelift of the fifth-generation model, not a complete redesign. Its platform carries over, while the styling, cabin controls, multimedia system, and performance lineup receive meaningful updates.
What exterior changes were made to the 2009 Quattroporte?
The 2009 Quattroporte gets a new grille, revised bumpers and mirrors, and updated front and rear lights. These changes give the entire range a cleaner appearance without changing the underlying body structure.
How is the 2009 Quattroporte S different from the base model?
The 2009 Quattroporte S has a 4.7-liter V8 instead of the base model’s 4.2-liter V8. It also has larger Brembo-developed front brakes, adaptive suspension, and 19-inch wheels, making it the more performance-focused step up while retaining a comfort-oriented cabin.
What makes the 2009 Quattroporte Sport GT S different?
The Sport GT S is the most driver-focused 2009 Quattroporte. Its 4.7-liter V8 produces 433 hp, and it adds a louder sport exhaust, quicker shift programming, lower and firmer fixed suspension, sport seats, and 20-inch wheels.
How does the 2009 Quattroporte compare with the 2008 model?
The 2009 Quattroporte is the more extensively updated car. It has facelifted exterior styling, a redesigned center console, a new multimedia and navigation system, and an expanded performance lineup led by the 4.7-liter S and 433-hp Sport GT S.