2020 Maserati Ghibli Interior and Cargo

All models have leather-upholstered seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Ghibli S additionally gets extended leather upholstery for an even more luxurious environment. Customers can choose between premium perforated leather, Pieno Fiore natural leather, and Zegna silk upholstery. High-gloss carbon-fiber or wood veneer trims represent a sportier or more opulent touch depending on which one you go for. Available open-pore wood or Piano Black are additional trim options. There are a variety of upholstery colors/color combinations to choose from, from black Nero leather to more exuberant shades like Cuoio, Sabbia, and Rosso (a deep red hue) with Nero contrast stitching. You can also choose the color of the dashboard to suit your tastes, creating an ambiance that's far removed from the typically stoic BMW 5 Series cabin.

At 17.7 cubic feet, the Ghibli's trunk offers a practical amount of space for a big grocery shop or a small family's belongings for a weekend away. That said, the trunk's design is rather shallow so it's not as good for taller items as some other rivals in this segment. The 60/40-split-folding rear seat usefully expands available cargo capacity.

Interior storage space is average, with good-sized door pockets in front and compartments in the center console for items like smartphones and wallets.

Starting with the base model, you get 12-way power front comfort seats with two-position driver memory, heated front seats, a sunroof, soft-closing doors, power-adjustable and folding side mirrors, a heated steering wheel, keyless opening for the trunk lid, cruise control, a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines, parking sensors front and rear, push-button start, keyless entry and go, dual-zone climate control, and blind-spot detection. Opting for one of the higher trims will add specs like front sports seats, adaptive LED headlights with high-beam assist, ventilated front seats, and a surround-view parking camera. Most modern driver aids like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist require upgrading to one of the pricier trims. Considering the Ghibli's price, there's only an adequate amount of features.

The Ghibli's infotainment system, while not as advanced or slick as BMW's iDrive or Mercedes' MBUX system, is generally easy to use. Dubbed Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC+), the system comprises of a 8.4-inch touchscreen and a center console rotary knob. Standard features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, a Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM radio with a one-year free trial subscription, and SiriusXM traffic and travel link with a five-year trial subscription. Navigation and an internal hard-drive are part of the package as well. The basic sound system features eight speakers, but GranLusso and GranSport trims introduce a ten-speaker, 900-watt Harman Kardon premium audio system. A 15-speaker Bowers and Wilkins surround sound system is optionally available.