Subsequent to the blurry teaser pics released by Maserati earlier this year, the Grecale has now made its spy photo debut.
This prototype was snapped next to other pre-production vehicles from Stellantis, having its body wrapped in a special camo with ‘Grecale’ branding and the Trident brand’s badge.
Looking quite different than the bigger Levante up front, the Grecale has larger headlights, more prominent fenders and a rather aggressively shaped hood, whose design is partially hidden by a plastic hump. The rear end is dominated by a pair of slim taillights, probably separated by chrome trim, and quad exhaust pipes.
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One of the spy shots reveals the top design of the dashboard, with contrast stitching and a round air vent. Since the infotainment screen is not visible at all, Maserati probably chose to incorporate it into the dashboard rather than opting for a free-floating design. Occupants will be treated to leather upholstery and other premium materials, and things such as the over-the-air updates (OTA), smartphone integration, a wireless charging pad and ambient lighting should be included as well.
The Grecale will be based on the Giorgio platform and will be a more luxurious alternative to the similarly-sized Alfa Romeo Stelvio. It’s expected to borrow some powertrains from its “cousin”, such as the 272 HP 2.0-liter four-pot. The top-of-the-line variant is believed to get a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with over 500 HP but not the automaker’s 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 as it will be available exclusively in the MC20 supercar. The Grecale is expected to come as standard with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive will be an option, at least on lower trim levels, while power will be channeled to the wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid and perhaps even electric versions could follow.
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