Currently reading: Coupé and Spyder updated for 2005

Subtle though they may be, Maserati's updates for the 2005 Coupé and Spyder convertible have been released. Outwardly, the revised cars both feature redrawn front and rear bumpers, a new front grille, and seven-spoke alloy wheels as standard. Within, there are new colour schemes for leather seats, dashboards and door panels, and revised, easier-to-read instruments.

The most recognisable distinguisher is Maserati's new ribbed grille (see gallery); inspired by the Quattroporte, it extends a sense of commonality across the trident's range. The Coupé also gets the company's classic oval-and-arrow badge on its C-pillar, as styled by Frua in 1963.

Both cars' cabins can now contrast the central zone of the seats and dashboard with the door panels via different coloured leathers, and aluminium-effect highlights on the enlarged centre console and doors become standard.

Otherwise, Maserati has added a 'Drive' position on the gear selectors of both cars in order to simplify their operation, and introduces a new copper-like metallic paint finish called Rame Ghibli. Both cars go on sale from September.

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