Subsequent to the blurry teaser pics released by Maserati earlier this year, the Grecale has now made its spy photo debut. This prototype was snapped next to other pre-production vehicles from Stellantis, having its body wrapped in a special camo with ‘Grecale’ branding and the Trident brand’s badge.
Looking quite different than the bigger
Levante up front, the Grecale has larger headlights, more prominent fenders and
a rather aggressively shaped hood, whose design is partially hidden by a
plastic hump. The rear end is dominated by a pair of slim taillights, probably
separated by chrome trim, and quad exhaust pipes.
One of the spy shots reveals the top
design of the dashboard, with contrast stitching and a round air vent. Since
the infotainment screen is not visible at all, Maserati probably chose to
incorporate it into the dashboard rather than opting for a free-floating
design. Occupants will be treated to leather upholstery and other premium
materials, and things such as the over-the-air updates (OTA), smartphone
integration, a wireless charging pad and ambient lighting should be included as
well.
The Grecale will be based on the Giorgio
platform and will be a more luxurious alternative to the similarly-sized Alfa
Romeo Stelvio. It’s expected to borrow some powertrains from its “cousin”, such
as the 272 HP 2.0-liter four-pot. The top-of-the-line variant is believed to
get a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with over 500 HP but not the automaker’s
3.0-liter Nettuno V6 as it will be available exclusively in the MC20 supercar.
The Grecale is expected to come as standard with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel
drive will be an option, at least on lower trim levels, while power will be
channeled to the wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid
and perhaps even electric versions could follow.
