Maserati: Little brother for the Levante 🎥
PLAYING WITH THE WIND With the Grecale, Maserati is already launching its second SUV series. The somewhat more compact newcomer, which is also named after a wind again, is offered in three variants: GT, Modena and Trofeo.
According to the manufacturer's strategy, Maserati's new SUV model, which is 17 centimeters shorter than the Levante, is to embody a new design form between sportiness and elegance.
Important for the designers from Modena is the reference to the MC20 super sports car, which gave the brand a new identity. In fact, the Grecale features stylistic elements typical of the brand, even though its body is completely new.
Interior with plenty of space for passengers
At 4.85 meters in length, the five-door model is not small at all, but it still looks compact and sporty. The carefully inserted design cues include, for example, the implied boomerang shape of the taillights, which is reminiscent of Giugiaro's 3200 GT model.
Thanks to its large wheelbase of 2.90 meters, the Grecale also offers a spacious interior. Even tall people sit comfortably in the front and rear with good space reserves. In addition, the cargo area holds 535 to 570 liters of luggage, depending on the model variant.
The new design line is also evident inside. A color head-up display is available as an option for the multimedia and infotainment system. In addition to the classic instrument cluster, a centrally installed 12.3-inch unit, a smaller comfort display and the newly designed digital clock inform the driver. Almost everything works via touch control. Shortcuts can be used to avoid searching for controls.
Three model variants come to the launch
The Grecale is available in GT, Modena and Trofeo model and equipment variants. The Grecale GT combines a 2-liter internal combustion engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. This results in 450 Nm and 300 hp.
From the Grecale Modena without hybridization, the same combustion engine produces 330 hp. At the top - by far - is the Grecale Trofeo, which is equipped with a revised version of the MC20's 3-liter V6 high-performance engine. This delivers 620 Nm as well as 530 hp and enables an acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h of 3.8 seconds.
The active chassis is recommended
All drive variants bring the engine power to all four wheels, and traction and driving safety are correspondingly problem-free. To ensure optimum comfort and safety in all operating conditions, the air suspension and active dampers option is recommended.
In the Modena and Trofeo, the sporty character is further emphasized by a 34 millimeter wider rear track. A powerful Brembo braking system ensures superior deceleration in all models. The Grecale will hit the road in the summer at prices starting at 86,600 (GT), 95,200 (Modena) and 124,500 (Trofeo).
