Maserati launches its Porsche Macan rival in India at ₹1.3cr
What's the story
Maserati has introduced its Grecale SUV to the Indian market.
The car has a head-turning design and an opulent cabin with several tech-based facilities. It gets two turbo-petrol engine options.
The base GT variant is priced at ₹1.31 crore. The luxury vehicle is also offered in two additional versions: the Modena, which costs ₹1.53 crore and the top-tier Trofeo, listed at ₹2.05 crore.
Its closest competitor, the Porsche Macan, starts at ₹88.06 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).
Specs
What does Grecale GT offer?
The entry-level Grecale GT is equipped with a 300hp, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine featuring mild-hybrid assist.
This powertrain is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission that drives all four wheels.
The GT variant boasts impressive performance stats, reaching a top speed of 240km/h, and accelerating from 0-100km/h in just 5.6 seconds.
Fatures
A glimpse at the exterior and interior features
The base Grecale GT comes with 19-inch wheels, LED headlamps, chrome highlights on the grille, twin exhaust tips, and a variety of metallic paint options.
Inside, the GT variant offers 10-way powered front seats with memory function, a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster and infotainment touchscreen with navigation.
Additional features include an optional HUD, an 8.0-inch touch-enabled panel for dual-zone climate control, a 14-speaker music system, and aluminium paddle shifters.
Engines
A look at the performance
The mid-spec Grecale Modena shares the same engine as the GT but is tuned to produce 330hp, allowing it to achieve a 0-100km/h time of just 5.3 seconds.
It also features a limited slip differential and adaptive suspension.
The top-tier Grecale Trofeo is powered by a robust 530hp, 3.0-liter V6 turbo-petrol unit, enabling it to reach 100km/h in only 3.8 seconds and attain a top speed of 285km/h.
The Trofeo variant also includes an electronic limited slip differential as standard.
Expansion plans