Maserati has taken the wraps off their all new Grecale SUV, and have launched it in 3 variants- GT, Modena and the top of the line Trofeo as well. There are also plans to launch an all-electric version next year, called the Grecale Folgore which is powered by 400V technology.
The highlight of the Grecale is its engine, with the 3 variants all having different engines. The GT and Modena have the same base 4-cylinder power unit with a mild-hybrid system onboard, but differing power outputs- the GT has 300 horses while the Modena has 330. The Trofeo is the creme de la creme of the available variants, with a 3.0L V6 petrol which produces 530HP, and is based on Maserati’s “Nettuno” engine concept as seen in their MC20. 0-100 takes a mere 3.8 seconds while the top speed is 285 km/h, though these figures are for the Trofeo variant. All these engines are linked to an 8-speed automatic gearbox as well.
On the outside, it’s obvious where the inspiration for the front design has come from, as Maserati themselves say that with the “low and imposing grille” and “highly fluid body” all signs point to this being an SUV interpretation of the MC20’s design. The front has the unmistakable Maserati grille, a fluid body design and also boomerang-shaped taillights. I am not particularly sure about the baby faced headlights that make it resemble the Jaguar E-Pace. Dimensions are 4,846 for length, 1,670 mm height, 2,163 mm width which includes the wing mirrors, a rear-wheel track of 1,948 mm and a wheelbase of 2,901 mm. The Trofeo is even bigger, taller and wider than this due to its additional styling cues and features.
On the inside, the luxury is unparalleled as usual, with a digital clock face, the first time Maserati has chosen to do so. Before we go any further, let me just say that the Grecale’s interiors are a sight to behold. There is a digital instrument cluster, but along with it, there is a 12.3″ infotainment touchscreen and an 8″ touchscreen specifically for the rear passengers. There are little to no buttons, which falls in line with the minimalist design nature adopted for the Grecale. Maserati’s in-house Maserati Intelligent Assistant and Maserati Connect feature on the car. There is also a 21-speaker Sonus 3D sound system, which intelligently prioritises the speaker sound as per the needs. Below is a gallery of the car:
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There are 5 drive modes: COMFORT, GT, SPORT, OFF-ROAD, and CORSA (Trofeo only) all of which adapt the suspension and the car’s dynamics to handle tricky terrain. Wood, carbon fiber and leather have all been used without holding back so as to make the car as luxurious as possible. Rivalling the likes of the Porsche Macan, BMW X3, Jaguar F-Pace and more, Maserati’s SUV will be one to watch out for, and so will the Folgore all-electric variant which will also be the company’s first foray into the electric market.
