Having unveiled the Grecale SUV in March 2022, Maserati is set to carry out the market launch of its entry-level SUV in early 2024 in India. While the pricing details are yet to be revealed, we expect it to range between Rs 90 lakh and Rs 1.20 crore (ex-showroom). At this price, it will rival other SUVs such as the Porsche Macan (Rs 88 lakh to Rs 1.53 crore) and the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe (Rs 77 lakh to Rs 1.09 crore). In Maserati's lineup, this entry-level Grecale will slot under the Levante and will be offered in 3 variants — GT, Modena, and Trofeo, which seems quite sporty. Moreover, the brand is also readying for an all-electric future with the GranTurismo Folgore which will go on sale along with the Grecale Folgore.
The Grecale Folgore is the all-electric version of the Grecale. It will come equipped with a dual-motor setup with 545bhp/850Nm and a top speed of 220km/h. A 105kWh battery pack will be offered with this electric vehicle, claiming a range of 500 kilometres (WLTP) on a single charge.
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Maserati Grecale: Styling
In terms of styling, the ICE-powered Maserati Grecale takes inspiration from the Levante. The front gets a bold grille with the Maserati Trident in the centre and large air vents on either side. The side profile reveals a sloping roofline that flows into the rear where there are new boomerang-shaped LED taillights joined by a chrome strip and a new exhaust.
Maserati Grecale: Interior
There is a spacious, well-appointed interior with a host of screens — two 12.3-inch displays for the infotainment and instrumentation as well as an 8.8-inch display below the infotainment screen. Other prominent bits include a digital clock, neatly integrated AC vents in the dashboard, and steering wheel-mounted physical controls. On offer are also different interior colour schemes.
Maserati Grecale: Powertrain
Under the bonnet, the Maserati Grecale will get three engine options. The top-spec Trofeo model will come powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 (borrowed from the MC20 supercar), which cranks out 523bhp and 620Nm of peak torque. The Trofeo reaches 100km/h from a standstill in 3.8 seconds, while the top speed is rated at 285km/h (claimed).
Maserati will also offer a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with mild-hybrid tech on the GT and Modena variants. In the GT variant, this engine produces 296bhp and 450Nm of torque and propels this version to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds. The mid-spec Modena, on the other hand, gets the same engine that is tuned to deliver 325bhp and 450Nm, helping this variant perform the 0 to 100km/h sprint in 5.3 seconds.
Transmission duties on all three variants are performed by an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox, sending power to all four wheels. A limited-slip differential is offered as standard with the Modena and Trofeo, while it can be had as an optional extra with the GT variant.
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Positioned as a rival to the Porsche Macan and the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe, the Grecale will be a great addition to Maserati’s lineup in India where people love its SUVs. For those interested, bookings for the upcoming Maserati Grecale SUV will commence by the end of this year.
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