Their sedans are out of their league but the GranTurismo is, essentially, a half-price Ferrari California which is in fact superior in many if not most aspects to the California. I question, however, their interior quality being laughable. You're accentuating the negative, it doesn't seem to me that they're that much behind the Germans. Then again the Germans have been slipping for years.
I doubt it's the same chassis, but the VH architecture was unveiled with the original Vanquish in 2001.
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The GT is their best car, for sure. Even still whenever I read a review, the reviewer seems to trip over themselves wanting to praise the car, but can't really in good conscience recommend it. I'd definitely take a GT over a Cali, that being said.
I'm not joking about their interior quality. For their price point and brand value, it is pathetic. Go sit in a Ghibli, or even - shockingly - a QP and touch all the buttons, feel the leather, grab the steering wheel. Compare that with a face lifted E-Class or S-Class, for significantly less price. Were I QP owner, I would be embarrassed by the interior if I took my hypothetical S-Class owner friend for a ride. The Chrysler parts bin has been raided.
The Germans have not been slipping when it comes to interior quality and design.
It's just a concept car that moves for James Bond.
That's true.
Although, having said that, there's a trim piece in the A-Class which rattles. Something which can't be said from the Alfa Romeo. Or the twelve grand Hyundai.
Then there's the preposterous ride. Or worsening handling.
By the way, AFAIK the GT is a SWB Quattroporte, Dueporte if you will. It has little to do with the California.
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Oh, absolutely. Which is why it is almost comically large.
The CLA, GLA, and A don't do too much for me. At least the A is vaguely attractive, and the GLA will sell like hotcakes here. The CLA just "is."
Buy a Golf or A3 if you want a compact hatchy German luxury car. Or if you are fun, a 2, cuz the new 1 is ugly and we don't get it.
Not that this is the correct thread (feel free to separate to continue elsewhere if required), but may I ask what is your actual opinion on them?
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