Imports could be limited to just double digits.
Maserati is gearing up to launch the Grecale SUV in India by early next year, and bookings are set to commence by the end of 2023. Globally unveiled in March 2022, the Grecale is Maserati’s entry-level SUV that’s comes in three variants globally – GT, Modena and Trofeo – and will be offered here in India. The Grecale also has an electric sibling in the Folgore variant, and while that’s too bound for India, it will only arrive much later in Q1 2025.
- Maserati Grecale to be offered in GT, Modena and Trofeo variants
- Will be positioned above the Porsche Macan in India
- All-electric Grecale Folgore to launch by early 2025
Maserati Grecale positioning and rivals
Maserati, however, will be looking to maintain an exclusive positioning for the Grecale in India. It will be imported from Italy, possibly in just double-digit units, and as such, it will be priced above its arch rival, the Porsche Macan. So, expect the GT, Modena and Trofeo variants of the Grecale to cost more than the corresponding standard, S and GTS variants of the Macan, respectively. For reference, the latter is priced from Rs 88 lakh to Rs 1.53 crore, ex-showroom, India.
The brand has previously also talked about expanding its network in India with its new range of products, and that’s something its desperately in need of. While the growth will be focused on exclusivity, there will be new workshops and service centres coming up in metro cities, alongside an expansion of the dealer network in the southern part of the country as well.
Maserati Grecale powertrain options
The Grecale will be offered with three engine choices: the entry-level GT and mid-rung Modena get two variants of a twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine, while the top-spec Trofeo variant gets a retuned version of the 3.0-litre Nettuno V6 first used by the MC20 supercar.
The 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine makes 300hp and 450Nm in the base GT variant which gives a 0-100kph sprint time of 5.6 seconds. In the Modena, the same engine is tuned to make 330hp and 450Nm of torque, for a 0-100kph time of 5.3 seconds. Meanwhile, the V6 engine in the Trofeo variant produces 530hp and 620Nm to shave the sprint time of 0-100kph to just 3.8 seconds. The V6 engine can also deactivate the right cylinder bank at a cruise for reduced consumption.
All engines come coupled with an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox, sending power to both axles. A self-locking, limited-slip differential is fitted as standard on the Modena and Trofeo, and available as an option on the GT. It can also be specced with optional air suspension.
Maserati Grecale exterior, interior and features
As for its design, the Grecale is a close match to the larger Levante, but the influence of the new MC20 is also evident in its low and imposing grille and its hunkered-down stance. The rear end, meanwhile, is characterised by the new boomerang-shaped tail-light design and a new-look exhaust. The performance-minded Trofeo variant is marked out by a wider rear track over the Grecale GT and Modena variants, as well as bespoke bumpers and chrome detailing on the front grille.
On the inside, the dashboard represents a radical departure from older Maserati models, chiefly in the adoption of a new four-screen set-up that allows for a minimalist, switchgear-light design. The driver display is digital as standard and there’s a 12.3-inch central infotainment screen, an 8.8-inch touchpad for the climate control and a new digital clock mounted prominently at the top of the dashboard. Some physical controls, however, have been retained on the steering wheel, while the AC vents are integrated in a seamless, continuous band on the dashboard.
Other upcoming Maserati launches
The Grecale is not the only new Maserati on cards for India. Following it will be the ICE-powered GranTurismo in the second quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, the all-electric GranTurismo Folgore will arrive in 2025 alongside the electric version of the Grecale.
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