2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo Interior and Cargo

We hate to keep harping on about this, but Maserati did its cars a massive disservice using switchgear from lesser Stellantis models. Parts sharing is nothing new, and Maserati isn't the only guilty party but there is a way to do it right. The Volkswagen Group is the perfect example. The Audi Q8 and Lamborghini Urus share some switchgear but because the VAG group builds components to a certain standard, it doesn't feel out of place in a Lambo. The Ghibli's interior is hit and miss. We like the steering wheel and the column-mounted paddles. The high-end clock mounted on top of the dashboard is a nice touch, and the seat upholstery is magnificent. Most of the interior surfaces are also covered in high-quality materials.

We get the argument that most Maserati owners likely have no idea that the Dodge Durango exists, but successful people tend to fly around a lot. What happens when said wealthy individual is saddled with a rental-spec Dodge and notices the similarities? The larger 10.1-inch touchscreen with its Maserati-specific graphics is a nice touch. Still, we couldn't help but see that this new UConnect 5 system is slowly being introduced into lesser Stellantis products like the Durango.

Maserati doesn't supply exact figures, but its wheelbase is long enough to accommodate four adults easily. The rear center seat is best used on shorter trips and is only suitable for children. Headroom and legroom are ample both front and rear. The front row boasts a set of sporty bucket seats with decent bolstering going up to the shoulders. Getting in and out is easy enough in front but the small rear doors make it harder to get inside than in an E-Class or 5 Series. Once inside, there's little to complain about.

The Trofeo comes standard with extended leather with contrast stitching or Pieno Fiore natural leather upholstery, available in a small selection of color combinations. The color choices here are Nero/Grigio, Nero/Rosso, and Rosso/Nero. Beyond the main upholstery choices, Maserati offers a lot more customization of the cabin. An Interior Carbon Fiber package is an option and adds racy column-mounted paddle shifters in carbon fiber and door sills in the same material. An Alcantara headliner and pillars can also be equipped for $1,000 more.