Maserati’s Entry-level SUV, The Grecale, Launched In India From Rs 1.31 crore

Maserati has launched the Grecale luxury SUV in India, with prices starting from Rs 1.31 crore (ex-showroom). It was launched globally in 2022 and has finally made its way on our shores in three different trims: GT, Modena and Trofeo. The Italian carmaker will also be introducing an all-electric version in the future. Along with the introduction of the luxury SUV, Maserati has also announced its expansion plans in India, with the opening of two new dealerships in Delhi and Bangalore. 

Maserati Grecale: Price

Available in three different variants, the prices range from Rs 1.31 crore to Rs 2.05 crore (ex-showroom). 

Maserati Grecale: Design

At first glance, it looks like a smaller version of the Levante, but still has dimensions that are large enough to compete with larger luxury SUVs. It gets a sharp design upfront with aggressively styled bumpers and grille, which makes it look eye-catching and appealing. The sporty looking grille with the Maserati trident dominates the face and will remind you of the Maserati MC20 sports car. 

The base, mid and top-spec variants are offered with 19-inch, 20-inch and 21-inch alloys respectively. Apart from the size, the three wheels are also designed differently. From the rear, the sportiness quotient is maintained with sleek LED tail lights and a spoiler. It also gets a shark-fin antenna to further elevate the look. 

In terms of dimensions, it measures 4,846 mm in length, 1,948 mm in width and 1,670mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2901 mm. 

Maserati Grecale: Interior And Features

The interior of the Grecale is the place you would want to be in. The luxury SUV offers a modern looking cabin with the dashboard being dominated by large screens, including a 12.3-inch display for the infotainment system and an 8.8-inch screen below it for HVAC controls. As seen on many Maserati cars in the past, it gets the iconic clock in the centre, which adds to the charm. 

Being a luxury SUV, it is adorned with features such as aforementioned screens, a 12-inch digital driver’s display, powered front seats with memory function, connected car tech, an optional heads-up display, a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, and a 3D sound system with up to 21 speakers (depending on the variant). It also gets a host of level-2 ADAS features , a 360-degree camera and multiple airbags. 

Maserati Grecale: Powertrain

As seen in the table above, the GT and Modena variants come with the same engine, but in a slightly different tune. All variants are offered with an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and 8-speed automatic transmission. For the enthusiast, it's the Trofeo with its V6 engine that will surely put a smile on your face with almost supercar-like performance on offer. 

Rivals 

The Maserati Grecale will compete with the Porsche Macan and the BMW X4, while being a sportier and slightly pricier alternative to luxury SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q5.