Easy car original ultra-luxury brand into the SUV market, consumers are willing to pay for its versatility, Maserati Grecale has injected vitality in this field, the name Grecale comes from the Mediterranean monsoon, which is also their second SUV product, the new car is based on the Giorgio platform, positioned as a medium-sized ultra-luxury SUV, priced at 63.88-106.38 million yuan. This article analyzes several different versions of the new car to facilitate your future purchase.
The "cute" appearance style is more favored by women
The Maserati Grecale is designed in the same way as the MC20, with a front face that' not as aggressive as Leviante's, but still bears Maserati's signature concave waterfall grille and trident logo.
The one-piece headlights use a full LED light source, the internal structure of the lamp cavity is full of details, and Maserati's classic "three holes" element is also used in it, which is highly recognizable at night.
The iconic trident logo with the side shark gills and C-pillar inlays is also continued in the new car, which is where many Maserati fans talk about it.
On the side of the body, maserati Grecale and Levante have a high degree of similarity, is a typical coupe SUV style, the overall side does not have fancy decorative elements, but the pursuit of vehicle volume and proportion, reflecting the minimalist texture.
Modena version
The first magic gray of the Modena version we shot earlier was very layered at the rear of the car, with silver trim strips running through the center of the taillights on both sides, and exhaust at the tail that also indicated that this was a sports SUV.
The GT version of the car paint adopts a frosted effect, the four exhausts are also replaced by chrome style, and the style of the rim is also unique.
Push-button gear shift mechanism and door opening method
The Maserati Grecale uses a lot of screens in its car, but it still retains the classic interior layout of luxury and sportiness. Solid wood, leather and stitching and chrome details are used throughout the cabin to create a smooth effect of a sports car.
The leather-wrapped three-panel steering wheel with stitching embellishments, and in addition to the regular multi-function buttons, one-button start and drive mode knobs are integrated into the steering wheel.
The car has a total of five driving modes to choose from, namely COMFORT Comfort Mode, GT Mode, SPORT Sport Mode, OFF-ROAD Off-Road Mode and Corsa Track Mode (available in the Trofeo version).
In addition, the tilt angle of the screen conforms to the ergonomic design, which is very convenient for reading information and function control. And the space for the shift mechanism is freed up, giving more storage space. In the central passage position, the cup holder and the storage compartment with objective volume are arranged.
The shift mechanism with chrome trim shows buttons arranged here, leaving room in the traditional shift area below, but requiring the user to get used to its operating layout.
Maserati Grecale also uses the electronic door handle function, which automatically pops open with just one touch of the door, and the action of getting on and off the car will be more elegant.
Maserati Grecale has a total of three regular versions and two premiere versions, with a 2.0T inline four-cylinder engine with a mild hybrid system being its workhorse specifications. The GT version and the GT first limited edition are both 299 hp and 450 Nm, with a 5.6 second acceleration of 100 km/h, emphasizing driving comfort and coordination; the Modena version outputs 330 hp and 450 Nm, the rear track is 40 mm more than the GT version, the 100 km acceleration is increased to 5.3 seconds, and the high-performance Trofeo version and its debut version use the V6 engine, which can burst out 530 hp and 620 Nm, and accelerate only 3.8 seconds per 100 km/h.
Below, let's talk about the price and the choice of version.
The starting price of this time is less than 650,000, it can be said that Maserati gave a more sincere price this time, so that more people can accept and become the owner, which is more than half a million for Porsche Macan, but it needs a variety of options, it seems that Porsche more than half a million of the list price, in fact, you need a variety of options to pick up the car, and The Macan's top 2.9T GTS version is about 150,000 cheaper than the 999,800 Trofeo version in terms of pricing, but the same reason needs to be optional.
Data from Maserati shows that consumers around the world have a wide range of demands for mid-size SUVs, so The Gregale can reach the broadest consumer base.
The proportion of female car owners in this segment is even higher. In China, it may be the second car for families, and it can meet the car needs of high-end groups.
We can further compare Maserati Grecale with Porsche Macan, it can be said that in terms of brand effect, Maserati feels more upscale, creating a tone that will be above many high-end Ashkenazi brands, while the Porsche brand has a well-known aura.
From a product point of view, the Maserati Grecale has a wheelbase of 2901mm, while the Macan is 2807mm, and the space has a strong attraction for domestic consumers, after all, it is an SUV model.
From the performance hardware point of view, the GT version of the model and the Modena version of the model are equipped with a 2.0T engine + 48V light hybrid system, the maximum horsepower is 299 horses and 330 horses, which can be regarded as the GT version of the model as the entry-level version, so that more people can get this new model.
The difference between the two 2.0T versions is 100,000 yuan, here includes: soft and hard adjustable suspension, 20-inch rim, can open the panoramic sunroof, the main co-pilot waist adjustment, the first row of seat heating, the interior mood lights, the second row of air conditioning, etc., the focus is on the adjustable soft and hard suspension and rim of these two major items, the other are auxiliary configurations, the author believes that there is no dispensable, the key is whether the power of the Modena version is the primary pursuit, the first limited edition is different in appearance, and the interior configuration is consistent with the GT version.
Modena version
The Modena version reflects the 2.0T displacement at today's upstream power level, with a 450 Nm and a 5-second over-100 result meaning it can be completely satisfied with the family, and even meet the passionate driving aspirations of most friends.
The author believes that the electronic configuration completely depends on personal preferences, in the case of the safety configuration is generally consistent, screening their own commonly used configurations, those electronic configurations that are not commonly used are dispensable, the most critical is still in the power aspect, because every driving can be felt, so you only need to analyze the power of the entry-level version of whether you can meet yourself, the author recommends the Modela version of the model, rich in configuration and can meet the power needs of most people.
The top Trofeo model uses a V6 3.0T engine and accelerates in only 3.8 seconds, which is an absolute sports car-level performance, more suitable for friends who need performance. Of course, the Trofeo version has the highest price, not at your fingertips, this is to tell people Maserati's product capabilities as a super luxury brand, with more sports seats, multi-layer soundproof glass, luggage compartment opening position memory, 21-inch rims, mainly different in power.
The key thing is that the top has a unique configuration, it has the same technology as the "Nettuno Poseidon", the Maserati dual spark plug pre-combustion chamber combustion system, which is not comparable to the electronic configuration in the car, this is the core part of Maserati, and the Trofeo model has adaptive air suspension, other versions are optional.
Summary: Maserati has the success of Levante, the launch of Grecale also indicates Maserati's further development of the future SUV market, Grecale in size, luxury or power part, compared to Porsche Macan has certain advantages, and the brand also has its own unique charm, for friends with unique taste and the pursuit of ultra-luxury brands, you can consider Maserati Gregale.