How poor rear light design can ruin a Euro 150K Italian GT ~ Abaster

01 April 2008

How poor rear light design can ruin a Euro 150K Italian GT

So the Maserati GranTurismo is here - a fabulous looking GT that will propel Maserati to even greater things, building on the success of the well-received Quattroporto. But there is design failing that mars the looks of this car. The front and sides of the Maserati are beautifully sculpted but the rear is let down by cheap and garish looking lights. And not only that but you have seen a better looking version elsewhere, on a family car that sells, well, for at least 100K less:

Maserati lights:









Ford Mondeo lights:









Oh dear, oh dear - the Maserati has upside-down Ford Mondeo rear lights! No this isn't an April Fools... The GranTurismo follows in the footsteps of the old Maserati GTs (Mexico, Sebring...) and it is nice to see the classic GT return. But hopefully this will be rectified in the next iteration.

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