2021 Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati’s Quattroporte stands as the Italian alternative to the usual German trio—the Panamera, 7 Series, and S-Class—but in South Africa, it’s got unicorn status. Right now you’ll find exactly one for sale, a 2021 diesel automatic with 20,700 km at R999,500. That’s less than you’ll pay for most new bakkies, but the number tells its own story: if you want choice, you’re shopping in the wrong segment. The 3.0-litre V6 diesel pushes out 202 kW, paired exclusively to an automatic box, and for buyers who’d rather avoid the petrol station than chase the redline, this engine’s always been the thinking person’s pick. That single QUATTROPORTE DIESEL listing is barely run in, and that matters for anyone worried about used luxury reliability. Against the German establishment, the Quattroporte still brings something rare: presence. No S-Class or Panamera will ever look quite so unapologetically Italian parked outside Tasha’s in Sandton. If you want to escape the whiff of corporate fleet life, this is your car—if you can find one. On paper at least, the interior stands up to rivals, but you’ll want to weigh that against South Africa’s patchy Maserati dealer network and the realities of hunting down parts. Rarity has its price, and in this case, it’s not just what’s stamped on the window sticker.