Some new pics below. There is a roadshow here in Switzerland with all the new models of Maserati. A friend made these pics. I will probably go to one other show in a few days. Swiss forum link
I've noticed that shifting deep into a corner (depending on steering wheel rotation) can indeed be awkward. I wonder if a simple solution (Kevin?) would be some carbon fiber layup over a crescent-shaped piece of 6016, with two set screws to attach each right over the existing paddles. The PaddleExtender(TM).
Man... the MCV interior is awesome... actually ferrari did something similar for the 360 stradale... it's a love/hate thing... that's why i love it... it's different...