Earlier this year, Maserati revealed its Porsche-rivalling Grecale SUV and it’s been earmarked for South African introduction early in 2023. Here’s what you can expect to pay for the newcomer!
Maserati, the Modena-based luxury car manufacturer, earlier this year revealed its new Grecale SUV which slots in beneath the larger Levante SUV and will rival the Porsche Macan.
The Grecale measures 4 846 mm long, 2 163 mm wide, 1 670 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2 901 mm.
The Grecale adopts sleek, coupe-like styling with a low-slung bonnet and a menacing inverted grille flanked by large air intakes while the rear boomerang taillights draw inspiration from the Giugiaro 3200 GT.
Inside, it’s an all-digital affair with a large central 12.3-inch infotainment system and an 8.8-inch lower secondary screen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The traditional Maserati clock is now also digital… As expected, the cabin adopts quality finishes including fine leather upholstery with contrast stitching.
What powertrains are offered for the Maserati Grecale?
The Grecale is expected to arrive in South Africa towards the end of 2022.
From launch, the all-wheel-drive Maserati Grecale will be offered in 3 flavours including the GT, Modena and range-topping Trofeo.
The entry-level Grecale GT is fitted with a 4-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine with mild-hybrid technology and offers outputs of 224 kW and 450 Nm of torque. The Modena uses the same powerplant but power is ramped up to 246 kW while retaining its 450 Nm torque figure. Both derivatives use an 8-speed automatic transmission and Maserati claims a 5.6 second sprint time for the GT while the Modena is capable of 5.3 seconds to 100 kph.
As for the range-topping Grecale Trofeo, it employs the same twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine from the Maserati MC20 supercar with outputs of 390 kW and 620 Nm of torque. Zero to 100 kph is pegged at 3.8 seconds using a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and an electronic rear limited-slip differential. Top speed is rated at 285 kph.
But that’s not all, Maserati will also introduce an all-electric Grecale Folgore with 400V technology at a later stage.
The Maserati Grecale is due for South African introduction early in 2023.
How much does the Maserati Grecale cost in South Africa?
Maserati Grecale GT – 1 650 000
Maserati Grecale Modena – 1 950 000
Maserati Grecale Trofeo – 2 550 000
