Maserati Grecale

Latest Update: Maserati has launched the Grecale, which is its entry-level SUV offering, in India.

Price: The Maserati Grecale is priced from Rs 1.31 crore to Rs 2.05 crore (ex-showroom).

Variants: It has three variants on offer: GT, Modena and the performance-oriented Trofeo.

Seating Capacity: It can seat up to 5 passengers.

Engine and Transmission: The Maserati Grecale is available with two engine options:

• GT variant: It gets a 2-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 300 PS and 450 Nm.
• Modena variant: It gets the same engine as the GT variant, but with a different tuning, hence producing 330 PS and 450 Nm.
• Trofeo variant: It gets a 3-litre V6 petrol engine that produces 530 PS and 620 Nm.

All the variants get an 8-speed automatic transmission which sends power to all the wheels (AWD).

Features: The Grecale features three displays: a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and an 8.8-inch screen for the HVAC controls. It also gets a colour heads-up display (HUD), powered seats with memory function, up to 21-speaker sound system, a panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen for rear passengers.

Safety: On the safety front, it gets multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, and a level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) with features like automated emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control, and lane keep assist.

Rivals: The Maserati Grecale locks horns with the Porsche Macan and BMW X4, while being a sportier and slightly more premium alternative to luxury SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q5.