With a promise to make Everyday Exceptional, the Grecale – a
new SUV by Maserati, made its debut In Qatar through Alfardan Sports Motors, Qatar’s
official Importer of the legendary Italian auto manufacturer.
The Maserati Grecale, made an impressive debut in Doha to a select audience of media,
influencers and VIP customers.
Hamdy Elshantoury, General Manager, Middle East and Africa, Maserati, said: “Maserati is
embarking on a new era of change with a range of new models, innovations and
revolutionary new projects. With its focus now on the future, the Grecale embodies the
Italian boldness that defines the Maserati brand and its ability to make luxury and
exceptional performance a natural part of everyday life. Therefore, this new SUV is the
perfect addition to the Maserati ranger, equipped with an internal combustion
engine/hybrid engine and, in the future, an all-electric motor to meet the expectations of all
our customers.”
Speaking at the launch, Charly Dagher, General Manager of Alfardan Sports Motors said:
“Maserati has always been committed to offering high-quality icons that combine
craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technological innovation. Throughout Maserati's history,
excellence, sportiness, elegance, and Italian engineering have always been the hallmarks of
Maserati DNA. And this sparkling new Grecale model is yet another manifestation and a
true embodiment of Maserati's intrinsic values of Made in Italy and its new era.”
With a starting price of 299,000 QR the Grecale is available from Alfardan Sports Motors, the
official importer of the brand in Qatar, including a three-year unlimited kilometre warranty
and three year and 45,000 kilometre service package on the GT and Modena versions, and
up to 60,000 kilometres (whiever comes first) on the Trofeo.
Grecale strikes the right balance between versatility, elegance,
performance and innovation, guaranteeing performance, comfort
and safety, all at the same time. These features are combined with
off-road capabilities and uncompromising driving pleasure. Developed at the Maserati
Innovation Lab in Modena, the new SUV is produced at the Cassino plant.
An extremely wide range of engines is available on the Grecale: conventional internal
combustion, hybrid, and in the future Grecale will also be the first full-electric SUV in
Maserati history.
The three versions of the Grecale are: GT, powered by a four-cylinder mild hybrid engine
capable of delivering 300 hp; Modena, with a four-cylinder 330-hp mild hybrid engine; and
the powerful Trofeo, equipped with a high-performance 3.0L 530-hp petrol V6 based on the
Nettuno engine fitted to the MC20. Completing the range will be the Grecale Folgore, the
100% electric version with 400V technology.
The new SUV stands out in terms of spaciousness and comfort, boasting an impressive set of
‘best-in-class’ features. It is best-in-class in terms of interior space, driveability, handling,
acceleration (0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds – on the Trofeo), top speed (285 km/h – again on
the Trofeo), sound quality and extensive use of fine materials such as wood, carbon fibre
and leather.
Its dimensions are a major factor: in the GT version, Grecale is 4,846 mm long with a
wheelbase of 2,901 mm, a height of 1,670 mm, a width of 2,163 mm (including wing
mirrors), with a rear wheel track of 1,948 mm (and even greater in the Trofeo).
The design of Grecale embraces Maserati’s new visual symbol, which distinguishes every
new model since the MC20. The front features a low and imposing grille. The profile is
notable for its contrast between purity and technique, with a highly fluid body featuring
meandering, visual forms and its technical components highlighted by the use of carbon
fibre. In the rear, the boomerang taillights are inspired by the Giugiaro 3200 GT and fit in
with the trapezoidal line, made even more striking by the coupé effect of the cabin and its
finish like a sports car's.
Inside, in the cabin, the standout tech specs include the traditional Maserati clockface.
Digital for the first time, it transforms into a veritable in-car concierge, courtesy of voice
control.
Everything becomes touch-based, with extreme aesthetic
cleanliness. The technology is controlled from the displays: the
large 12.3” central screen, the largest ever seen in a Maserati, another 8.8” display for the
extra controls and a third for the passengers in the rear seats.
The in-car experience is managed from the Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) Multimedia
system, from the state-of-the-art infotainment and from Maserati Connect. The in-car sound
is pushed to the absolute limits of enjoyment by an all-round sound experience, ensured by
the typical Maserati roar and the immersive Sonus faber 3D sound system. The Sonus faber
system – as standard at Premium level – includes 14 speakers, or 21 speakers on demand at
High Premium level.
The engineers at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena have worked directly with Italian
artist Dardust to design the in-car sound. A joint effort that has taken shape in a transfer
between technology and sound design, to customise the “chimes” – the sound alerts
received by the user as part of the extraordinary driving experience aboard Grecale.
Every journey is transformed into a unique adventure that combines dynamic comfort and
an unforgettable driving experience, made possible by the extraordinary handling provided
by the new, 100% Maserati Vehicle Dynamic Control Module (VDCM) system and the 360°
control it offers over the car. The option of complete control translates into a clear
distinction between the various DRIVE MODES: COMFORT, GT, SPORT, CORSA (Trofeo only)
and OFF-ROAD.