Naza Italia unveiled the first Maserati Grecale in Malaysia today, an all-new SUV range from the Italian marque with three engine variants – the Grecale GT, Grecale Modena, and Grecale Trofeo. The Grecale takes its name from a north-easterly Mediterranean wind.
PERFORMANCE
Grecale GT & Modena
Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder with MHEV
Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Max Power: 300 hp @ 5,750 rpm (Modena – 330 hp @ 5,750 rpm)
Max Torque: 450 Nm @ 2,000 to 4,000 rpm
0 to 100 km/h: 5.6 secs (Modena – 5.3 secs)
Top Speed: 240 km/h
Grecale Trofeo
Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6
Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Max Power: 530 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Max Torque: 620 Nm @ 3,000 to 5,500 rpm
0 to 100 km/h: 3.8 secs
Top Speed: 285 km/h
In the Grecale Trofeo, active shock absorbers and air springs are standard but optional in the GT and Modena variants. Also standard in the Grecale Trofeo are Brembo 6-pot brakes in the front and 4-pot at the rear. As a result, the Grecale can get from 100 km/h to 0 in under 40 metres.
EXTERIOR
The Grecale is the first of many to adopt Maserati’s new design language, with headlamps inspired by the MC20 supercar and a taillight design that mimics the 3200 GT from the early 2000s.
- 19-inch wheels (GT), 20-inch (Modena), 21-inch (Trofeo)
- LED daytime running lights
- LED headlights
It should be noted that the Modena and Trofeo are actually 34 mm longer than the GT variant, with specially designed bumpers and side skirts for a sportier look. Only the Trofeo variant comes with air suspension as standard.
INTERIOR
The interior features a digital clock on the dashboard as its centre piece, the first time in a Maserati. The first-ever digital clock also functions as a compass and G-meter.
- 8.8-inch centre console display
- 12.3-inch infotainment display
- Digital instrument cluster
- Sonus Faber sound system with 14 speakers
The clean minimalist look of the cockpit is also the result of removing most of the physical buttons; almost all the controls are touch-sensitive. A panoramic sunroof can be specified while the doors are opened from the inside using a switch like the new Lexus NX’s e-Latch system.
Prices for the Maserati Grecale have yet to be confirmed so contact Naza Italia – Maserati in Petaling Jaya, Selangor at 03 7956 8599 or 1700 81 5051 for more info on the new SUV.
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