The new Maserati Cinque-bang...
The new Maserati SUV revealed in concept form as the Kubang last month in Frankfurt, could hit the streets in production guise badged as the Cinqueporte.
Which to us, sounds a bit strange. Porsche wouldn't badge its SUV model the 'five door' or 'hatchback' after all, although obviously we understand the logic from a company with a Quattroporte in its line-up.
But the name Quattroporte has a bit of heritage behind it, and thus can stand its contemporary application. Cinqueporte? Not so sure, but you may like it.
Either way, reports emanating from people who like rummaging through reports from the European trademark authority confirm the name has been registered by Maserati - so it's definitely a possibility.
...nee Grand Cherokee. Or vice versa.
The only other things we think we know about the Cinqueporte/Kubang are that it's going to be built in the US at the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory, before being shipped to Italy for its expensive interior.
It's also expected to get a Ferrari-sourced 4.7 V8, but we're not sure at which end of the production chain that will be fitted.
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