Maserati Grecale Facelift Launched in India at Rs. 1.14 Crore: Design, Engine, Features
The Maserati Grecale facelift has arrived in India with updated styling, revised cabin features and new engine options. The Italian luxury carmaker has introduced the refreshed SUV with a starting price of Rs. 1.14 crore (ex-showroom).
The latest update brings several changes to the Grecale while retaining its sporty design and premium positioning. The biggest mechanical highlight is the introduction of a 3.0-litre Nettuno V6 engine for the Modena variant, producing 390hp.
The range also includes the 300hp four-cylinder petrol version and the powerful 530hp Trofeo. The facelift aims to strengthen the Grecale’s position in India’s luxury SUV segment.
Maserati Grecale Facelift: Design
The Maserati Grecale facelift gets a redesigned front bumper and a more prominent concave grille. Its new shark-nose design takes inspiration from the MCPura supercar.
The front bumper also features larger air intakes and integrated air curtains that help direct airflow around the front wheel arches. The SUV retains its familiar side profile but gets new alloy wheel designs.
The entry-level Grecale and Modena variants use 20-inch wheels, while the Trofeo gets larger 21-inch alloys. The Modena V6 also features yellow brake calipers. Maserati offers a new Grigio Lamiera Shiny exterior colour through its Fuoriserie personalisation programme.
Maserati Grecale Facelift: Powertrain
The Maserati Grecale facelift comes with multiple petrol engine options. The entry-level version uses a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol mild-hybrid engine that produces 300hp and 450Nm. The Modena gets the same engine in a higher state of tune, producing 330hp. The new Modena V6 uses a 3.0-litre Nettuno twin-turbo V6 engine that develops 390hp and 500Nm.
It can accelerate from 0 to 100kph in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 260kph. The range-topping Trofeo produces 530hp and 620Nm, with a claimed 0-100kph time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 285kph. The electric Folgore produces 550hp and 820Nm.
Maserati Grecale Facelift: Cabin
The cabin of the Maserati Grecale facelift gets a new octagonal steering wheel finished in perforated leather or Alcantara. It also features a redesigned digital clock with a mineral crystal dial and metal bezel.
Other highlights include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an 8.8-inch climate control display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the Maserati Intelligent Assistant.
Higher variants get a 14-speaker Sonus faber sound system, three-zone climate control, heated front seats and ambient lighting. Safety features include multiple airbags, electronic stability control, ISOFIX mounts, parking sensors and ADAS functions such as autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane management and traffic-sign recognition.
Maserati Grecale Facelift: Price and Rivals
The Maserati Grecale facelift starts at Rs. 1.14 crore and goes up to Rs. 2 crore (ex-showroom). The electric Folgore costs Rs. 1.90 crore. Its closest electric rival in India is the Porsche Macan EV. The petrol versions also compete in the premium luxury SUV segment
