Maserati’s second SUV revealed

SUPERCAR AND sportscar manufacturers gave into the global trend of SUVs quite some time back. Maserati has had the Levente for some time now in its line up and the Grecale slots in right below as a more compact crossover. What sets the Maserati Grecale apart other than its size is the fact that it sits on a chassis that is future ready and can accommodate either a conventional internal combustion engine, a hybrid engine or an electric powertrain. The firm states that in a year’s time, the Grecale will become the brand’s first fullelectric SUV. The Grecale will be available in three variants at launch - the GT, which will be powered by a four-cylinder, mild-hybrid 300bhp engine; the Modena with a four-cylinder 330bhp mild-hybrid engine and the Trofeo, equipped with a high-performance 3.0-litre, 530bhp petrol V6 engine based on the Nettuno engine fitted to the MC20. An exclusive PrimaSerie Launch Edition will also be made available at launch. As mentioned before, an all-electric model in a year’s time will complete the range, bearing the name Grecale Folgore. The Grecale deviates from the usual Maserati design language and embraces the company’s new face that has evolved after every new model since the MC20. Inside the cabin, the standout tech specs include the traditional Maserati clock face that has gone digital for the first time. Touch-based controls offer a clean layout with a large 12.3-inch central screen and another 8.8-inch display for air-con controls while a third one is available for the rear passengers.