Maserati was originally slated to unveil the Grecale on November 16th, but the company decided to postpone the crossover’s debut until the spring of 2022 due to the continuing chip crisis. While the model’s introduction is now months away, new details are starting to emerge about the vehicle as a handful of outlets were given an opportunity to drive pre-production prototypes.
One of the biggest revelations is about
the powertrain as Autocar reports the Grecale will come equipped with a
turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine featuring
mild-hybrid technology. The powertrain appears to be shared with the Ghibli and
Levante Hybrid, but it has apparently been downgraded to produce 296 hp and 450 Nm of torque.
That’s 29 hp less than
Maserati’s more premium offerings, but the publication says the Grecale will
still be quick as it can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.
Furthermore, the crossover will be able to hit a top speed of 240
km/h. Buyers looking for more power will be able to get a detuned version of
the MC20’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. There’s no word on how much it will produce
in the Grecale, but it sports 621 hp and 730 Nm of torque in the brand’s flagship.
Regardless of which engine is selected,
both will come equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an
all-wheel drive system borrowed from Alfa Romeo. However, the latter will
reportedly be able to send more power rearward in certain drive modes. Getting
back to powertrains, the publication says an electric Grecale will be
introduced next year. That’s perfect timing as an electric Porsche Macan will
also debut in 2022.
