Hello everyone, this issue analyzes the new Maserati Grecale
1. Brand analysis and historical introduction
The new Maserati Grecale is a brand new car series, but the Maserati car series has a long history, at this market level, Maserati's brand premium ability is still very strong, the new Maserati Grecale in the product force performance is OK, but the English name, if introduced, is not particularly easy to remember.
2. Market analysis
The new Maserati Grecale is a Maserati entry-level SUV positioned below the Maserati Levante, stylistically sporty design, and a high-end luxury SUV with double-row seats in the market class.
3. Competitors
Among the market competitors are porsche Macan, Range Rover Star Vein, and Lexus RX and other models.
4. Used cars (Note: The retention rate of used cars is based on the actual performance of the used car market after the new car is listed. ）
The new Maserati Grecale is expected to become a volume model, and the performance in sales and ownership is also expected to be good in the Maserati family, but the later maintenance may be somewhat general, and the retention rate of this car is really not particularly good.
5. Power system and chassis
The Maserati Grecale GT version, powered by a 2.0T engine mated to a 48V micromix system, has a maximum horsepower of 300 hp and a peak torque of 450 Nm, and comes standard with a mechanically open differential. Equipped with a 48-volt battery, a micromix system with a start-up alternator and an eBooster electric turbocharger. The top speed is 240 km/h and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 5.6 seconds.
The Maserati Gregale Modena version, equipped with a 2.0T engine mated to 48V mild hybrid turbo gasoline, has a maximum horsepower of 330 hp and a peak torque of 450 Nm, and is equipped with a mechanical limited-slip self-locking differential.
The Maserati Grecale Trofeo version is powered by a 3.0T V6 twin-turbo petrol engine with a maximum horsepower of 530 hp and a peak torque of 620 Nm, equipped with a limited-slip electronic self-locking differential. This engine is somewhat similar to the one on the MC20, which differs in that it is wet-sump lubricated and comes with a collapsible tappet system that promises to be reduced. Each combustion chamber and MTC technology has two spark plugs with a passive pre-ignition chamber that allows ignition in a separate volume and the right cylinder block can be deactivated while cruising to reduce consumption. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 3.8 seconds. The top speed is 285 km/h.
The Maserati Grecale Folgore version is a purely electric version with a dual-motor design, 800 volt technology, a 105 kWh battery pack and a maximum torque of 800 Nm.
Matched to the 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF, the four-wheel drive system is standard, in terms of chassis, it adopts a quadrilateral layout, with a virtual steering shaft in front and a multi-link in the back, which can be equipped with an optional active shock absorber and pneumatic spring.
6. Configuration (The following configurations are listed according to different models, some do not represent the standard of the whole series)
The size of the central control screen is 12.3 inches, with an 8.8-inch control display below. Equipped with the Maserati Smart Assistant Multimedia System, based on the Android Auto operating system, supports Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity is wireless. With Maserati Connect, you can see the status and location of your car in real time on your phone, view traffic information, and use Wi-Fi hotspots.
The optional air suspension provides six levels of adjustment in the 65 mm height range – lowest in parking mode and full height in off-road mode. The VDCM Vehicle Dynamic Control Module System is also available, offering a choice of comfortable, GT, sport, racing or off-road driving modes. It enriches the driving pleasure even more.
The most sporty braking system is the Trofeo, the ventilated brake discs with four-piston calipers are standard, and the high-end model is equipped with high-performance six-piston calipers at the front and four cylinders at the rear.
7. Space
Body size length, width and height are 4846mm * 2163mm (including rearview mirrors) * 1670mm, wheelbase is 2901mm, from the length and wheelbase point of view, the performance is still very surprising, but the overall visual effect is not very large. The luggage compartment has a capacity of between 535 liters and 570 liters depending on the version.
8. Summary
Maserati Grecale in the appearance is still a family style, from the design point of view, there are not many highlights, the style of the car central control is also very highly scientific and technological, the performance of the body size is also very atmospheric, the length and wheelbase performance is still good, the space is also relatively spacious, from the power point of view, to provide a variety of power, optional is also very rich, the performance on the sound wave is expected to be good. The car is mostly sporty in style and is Maserati's entry-level SUV. However, this car is not easy to say from the perspective of future quality control and retention rate.
9. Appearance
From the appearance, it still has a Maserati family-oriented shape. The wide middle grid interior adopts a large gap grille design, which appears to be very stential, and the honeycomb grille texture is used in the lower encirclement and on both sides, bringing a good multi-sport style, and the outstanding headlamp group design is also very three-dimensional. Coming to the side, the atmospheric shape still looks very Maserati style, the side window line uses chrome design, the C-pillar presents a tough triangle shape, and the design of the wheel hub is also biased towards the sporty style. The tail uses a large tilting tail window, the performance in the sense of movement is still good, and the flat taillight design is a bit ordinary.
10. Interior
The style of luxury in the car is very strong, using a very delicate material, the central control screen and the lower screen are with a good scientific and technological style, and the design of the clock has been added above, which is very luxurious, and the steering wheel shape of the three paintings is also dynamic.