The Maserati Grecale has arrived in America and buyers should be prepared for sticker shock as the model starts at US$ 63,500. Kicking things off is the entry-level Grecale GT, which features 19-inch alloy wheels, a brushed chrome grille, and a bright dual exhaust system. While Maserati didn’t release a detailed equipment list, the crossover has 10-way power front seats, a leather-wrapped dashboard, and burnished accents. Customers will also find a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment system, an 8.8-inch vehicle information display, and a digital clock. They’re joined by a leather-wrapped steering wheel with fixed aluminum paddle shifters.
An assortment of options will be available
including a US$ 5,500 Premium Package that adds 12-way power heated and ventilated
front seats, premium leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and a
dual-pane panoramic glass sunroof. The US$ 8,700 Premium Plus Package builds on that with heated rear seats, a tri-zone
climate control system, ambient lighting, open pore wood trim, and a 21 speaker
Sonus Faber premium audio system. Other options include a wireless smartphone
charger, a head-up display, and a Handling Package that includes an adaptive
suspension as well as a limited slip differential. Customers can also choose between two
different driver assistance packages with the US$ 3,100 Plus variant featuring
Active Driving Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Intersection
Collision Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and a Blind Spot Monitor.
Power is provided by a turbocharged
2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with mild-hybrid technology as well as an output
of 296 hp and 450 Nm of torque. It’s connected to
an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel drive
system. This setup enables the crossover
to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 5.3 seconds, hit a top speed of 240 km/h, and have a fuel economy rating of 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway,
and 25 mpg combined. Moving up the trim ladder is the US$ 72,900 Grecale Modena.
It features a sportier exterior with gloss black accents, a darkened
four-tailpipe exhaust system, and larger 20-inch wheels. The model also comes standard with a limited
slip rear differential.
Moving into the cabin, buyers will find
12-way power leather front seats and open pore wood trim. There also appears to be some other extras,
such as heated front seats, but full details remain elusive. Regardless, the
Modena has an upgraded 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 325 hp and 450 Nm of torque.
Thanks to the extra power, the dash to 96 km/h drops to five
seconds while the top speed remains unchanged at 240 km/h. Furthermore, there’s no penalty at the pump
as the fuel economy rating stays at 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 25 mpg
combined.
Sitting at the top of the range is the
Grecale Trofeo, which begins at an eye-watering US$ 102,500. It features an aggressive front bumper,
unique side skirts, and carbon fiber accents. Buyers will also find 21-inch wheels, a standard air suspension, a
unique four-tailpipe exhaust system, and a beefier braking system with larger
discs that are backed up by Brembo calipers.
The sporty styling continues in the cabin as buyers will find perforated leather seats with contrast stitching and a chevron motif. They’re joined by carbon fiber trim and what we presume is extra equipment. While the price tag is monstrous, so is the performance as the Grecale Trofeo is equipped with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V6. It produces 523 hp and 619 Nm of torque, which gives it a slight advantage over the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio that starts at US$ 85,675 and has a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 with 505 hp and 600 Nm of torque.
Putting the Alfa aside, the
performance-focused Grecale rockets from 0-96 km/h in 3.6 seconds
and has a top speed of 285 km/h.
However, the fuel economy rating drops to 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway,
and 20 mpg combined.
