Maserati Grecale SUV

Italian luxury and sports car automaker Maserati has recently launched the MC20 supercar in India. The first all-new model in India in several years, the MC20 was originally slated to launch in 2022. However, after a number of delays, the first units are finally going to reach customers from this month. The MC20 is priced at Rs 3.69 crore (ex-showroom). Maserati MC20: Exterior Design and Interior Features Maserati MC20 has a very clean design for a modern day supercar with its flowing lines and coupe-silhouette. Inspired by the original MC12, the MC20’s front end features a low and wide front grille with a large Trident logo, full LED headlights alongside a sculpted bonnet with cutouts for airflow. The side profile provides a pair of beautiful butterfly doors, a roof finished in contrast black, and air intakes over the rear wheel arches. Towards the rear it offers a pair of slim LED tail lights, an engine cover with air vents in a Trident shape, and a fully-functioning diffuser. Like the exterior, the supercars interior provides a simple design that is covered in carbon-fibre and Alcantara leather. Notable features include a 10-inch infotainment system and digital instrument cluster, audio setup from Sonus Faber, connected car tech, Sabelt sports seats, a carbon-fibre center-console, and more. Maserati MC20: Powertrain Details It is the first car from the automaker in over 2 decades to get an in-house-developed powertrain. Dubbed the Nettuno, the engine is a 3-litre, twin-turbo, 90-degree, dry-sumped V6 that churns out 621 bhp with 730 Nm of peak torque. Transmission duties are handled by an 8-speed DCT automatic gearbox. Maserati claims a top speed of over 325 kmph while the MC20 can dash from 0 to 100 kmph in just 2.9 seconds. Maserati MC20: Rivals In India, the Maserati MC20 rivals other supercars like the Lamborghini Huracan, Porsche 911, and the Ferrari 296 GTB.

Maserati reveals its first-ever electric SUV called Grecale Italian luxury automaker Maserati has finally unveiled its first fully electric SUV “The Grecale”. The announcement comes after Maserati gave the teaser of its new electric line up called Folgore Line comprising of 6 different models, with the commitment to go with electric vehicle line-up from 2025. The new Maserati Grecale SUV goes by the tagline “the Everyday Exceptional” as it establishes a fair balance of luxury, performance and innovation along with off-roading capabilities of an SUV. The SUV is developed at Maserati’s Innovation Lab in Modena. When launched, the Grecale will take on the likes of Porsche Macan. The Maserati Grecale will be available with three drivetrain options, namely the GT, Modena and Trofeo. The entry-level GT variant is powered by a 2.0 four cylinder mild hybrid motor delivering 296 bhp while the mid-Modena variant is propelled by the same engine with a highe state of tune at 330 bhp and 450 Nm of torque capable of hitting 0-100 kmph in 5.3 seconds. The top-spec “Trofeo” is equipped with a 3.0-litre based on Nettuno engine fitted to the MC20 putting out 530 bhp and 620 Nm of torque capable enough to do 0-100 kmph sprint in less than 4 seconds. Apart from this, the Grecale is also available in an exclusive PrimaSerie Launch Edition. To complete the range, Maserati also revealed the 100 percent electric version of the SUV, the Grecale Folgore which will be introduced in 2023 and will produce 800 Nm of torque as claimed by Maserati. The Maserati Grecale measures 4,846 mm in length, 1,670 mm in height and 2,163 mm wide with a wheelbase of 2,901mm and its contour looks somewhat similar to its elder sibling the Levante. On the Design front, the Grecale espouses from Maserati’s new design language with a “low and imposing grill” from the MC20. The use of carbon fibre components is quite evident highlighting its technical components. The rear design is distinguished by boomerang-shaped tail lights that coincide with the trapezoidal line giving a very prominent coupe effect. The interior of this upcoming SUV is characterized by a fresh layout with a large 12.3-inch center screen working as an infotainment unit including 8.8-inch for extra controls with a digital cockpit for the driver. It also gets Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) multimedia system and features like Maserati Connect, Sonus Faber 3D sound system as standard consisting of 14 speakers. The performance and handling of the Grecale take a new leap with 100 percent Maserati Vehicle Dynamic Control Module (VDCM) and unique drive modes like COMFORT, GT, SPORT, CORSA (Trofeo only) and OFF-ROAD.