Maserati Grecale (SUV)

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First teaser pics of the Maserati Grecale are out, the brand's new small SUV./

New Maserati Grecale SUV shown in new teaser images

Blurred photographs, claimed to have been taken by employees, show prototype version of new small SUV

Maserati has teased the Grecale, its new small SUV due to be revealed later this year, with a handful of blurry images of a prototype model.

The Italian firm claims the photographs were taken outside its Modena factory by employees, who then posted them on social media. Maserati added it has decided to "share" the images by officially distributing them.

The brand's important second SUV, following the larger Levante, is named Grecale after the "fierce north-east wind of the Mediterranean Sea". The model forms a key part of Maserati's bold revival plan that it launched last year with the reveal of the MC20 supercar.

Maserati says prototype versions of the Grecale are currently undergoing road, circuit and off-road testing as part of work on the final set-up.

Destined to play "a key role in the brand's development", the Porsche Macan rival will be built on the same production line as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio in the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) plant in Cassino, Italy. Maserati is planning an investment of around €800 million (£790m) in the plant.

SUVs are expected to account for 70% of Maserati's sales by 2025, with saloons reduced to 15% and sports cars, such as the newly launched MC20, making up 5%.

Wraps come off new 2022 Maserati Grecale ahead of reveal | Autocar

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Maserati’s new Alfa-based Grecale SUV teased

Maserati has released a few images of its upcoming Grecale SUV in disguised prototype form, far ahead of its global premiere which is scheduled for late 2021.

Maserati says the prototype vehicles are currently being put through a series of “intensive” road, track and off-road tests, which will determine the vehicle’s final set-up.

That’s as much as Maserati is prepared to tell us about the Grecale for now, however Autocar previously reported that the new SUV, which slots beneath the Levante, will share a fair amount of its DNA, as well as an assembly line, with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

However, the newcomer will be powered by Maserati engines rather than units sourced from Alfa so those paying the premium for Maserati ownership will at least have some additional bragging rights besides the unique styling and badge.

Maserati’s new Alfa-based Grecale SUV teased

Maserati is giving us a peek at its upcoming Grecale SUV ahead of its debut later this year. Here’s what we know so far:

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New 2021 Maserati Grecale spotted in production bodywork

First spy shots of Modena's second SUV hint at styling and positioning

Maserati is gearing up to launch the Grecale as its second SUV, and our spy photographers have caught it on camera for the first time, outside a manufacturer facility in Italy.

Parked alongside a variety of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles/Stellantis prototypes, the Grecale is clearly a similar size to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, with which it will share the bulk of its underpinnings, and despite heavy camouflaging and a fence obscuring most of the car's final design, the influence of the larger Levante is evident.

The brand's important second SUV is named Grecale after the "fierce north-east wind of the Mediterranean Sea". The model forms a key part of Maserati's bold revival plan that it launched last year with the reveal of the MC20 supercar.

Destined to play "a key role in the brand's development", the Porsche Macan rival will be built on the same production line as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio in the FCA plant in Cassino, Italy. Maserati is planning an investment of around €800 million (£790m) in the plant.

It will also share much of its underpinnings with the Stelvio, and a fully electric version is also due to arrive by 2022. However, the combustion-engined models will use Maserati rather than Alfa-sourced engines, likely to include the mild-hybridised 2.0-litre turbo offered in the Ghibli and Levante, and a downtuned version of the MC20's new Nettuno V6 for the most potent variant.

SUVs are expected to account for 70% of Maserati's sales by 2025, with saloons reduced to 15% and sports cars, such as the newly launched MC20, making up 5%.

Wraps come off new 2022 Maserati Grecale ahead of reveal | Autocar

New images show Modena's Porsche Macan rival with no camouflage, ahead of official debut

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New Maserati Grecale SUV spotted ahead of 2021 unveiling

Clearest shots yet of Modena's second SUV show off styling of hot Porsche Macan rival

Maserati is gearing up to launch the Grecale as its second SUV, and our spy photographers have snapped the clearest prototype shots yet, outside a manufacturer facility in Italy.

The Grecale is clearly a similar size to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, with which it will share the bulk of its underpinnings, and despite heavy camouflaging and a fence obscuring most of the car's final design, the influence of the larger Levante is evident.

The brand's important second SUV is named Grecale after the "fierce north-east wind of the Mediterranean Sea". The model forms a key part of Maserati's bold revival plan that it launched last year with the reveal of the MC20 supercar.

Destined to play "a key role in the brand's development", the Porsche Macan rival will be built on the same production line as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio in the FCA plant in Cassino, Italy. Maserati is planning an investment of around €800 million (£790m) in the plant.

It will also share much of its underpinnings with the Stelvio, and a fully electric version is also due to arrive by 2022. However, the combustion-engined models will use Maserati rather than Alfa-sourced engines, likely to include the mild-hybridised 2.0-litre turbo offered in the Ghibli and Levante, and a downtuned version of the MC20's new Nettuno V6 for the most potent variant.

Wraps come off new 2022 Maserati Grecale ahead of reveal | Autocar

New images show Modena's Porsche Macan rival with no camouflage, ahead of official debut

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New Maserati Grecale SUV spotted ahead of 16 November reveal

Modena's Porsche Macan rival will be offered with mild-hybrid, full EV and fiery V6 powertrains

Maserati is gearing up to launch the Grecale as its second SUV, and our spy photographers have snapped the clearest prototype shots yet as it is prepared for a full reveal on 16 November.

The Grecale is clearly a similar size to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, with which it will share the bulk of its underpinnings, and despite heavy camouflaging and a fence obscuring most of the car's final design, the influence of the larger Levante is evident.

The brand's important second SUV is named Grecale after the "fierce north-east wind of the Mediterranean Sea". The model forms a key part of Maserati's bold revival plan that it launched last year with the reveal of the MC20 supercar.

Destined to play "a key role in the brand's development", the Porsche Macan rival will be built on the same production line as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio in the FCA plant in Cassino, Italy. Maserati is planning an investment of around €800 million (£790m) in the plant.

It will also share much of its underpinnings with the Stelvio, and a fully electric version is also due to arrive by 2022. However, the combustion-engined models will use Maserati rather than Alfa-sourced engines, likely to include the mild-hybridised 2.0-litre turbo offered in the Ghibli and Levante, and a downtuned version of the MC20's new Nettuno V6 for the most potent variant.

Wraps come off new 2022 Maserati Grecale ahead of reveal | Autocar

New images show Modena's Porsche Macan rival with no camouflage, ahead of official debut

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New Maserati Grecale: chip shortage delays reveal to Spring 2022

Modena's Porsche Macan rival will be offered with mild-hybrid, full EV and fiery V6 powertrains

Maserati is gearing up to launch the Grecale as its second SUV, but the ongoing semiconductor shortage has forced the brand to push back the reveal date from 16 November to Spring 2022.

The company said it made the decision "in view of the background problems that have caused interruptions in the supply chains for the key components necessary to complete the car’s production process". Production limitations imposed by the crisis mean it would not currently be able to cater to the anticipated global demand for the car.

A new date has yet to be set, but the brand has hinted at a further announcement to be made on the Grecale's originally planned unveil date.

Wraps come off new 2022 Maserati Grecale ahead of reveal | Autocar

New images show Modena's Porsche Macan rival with no camouflage, ahead of official debut

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Maserati has delayed the Grecale SUV to 2022

The semiconductor shortage has scuppered the launch of Maser’s brand new SUV

The global reveal of the Maserati Grecale has been delayed because of supply chain problems.

These problems - currently afflicting the entire car industry - have denied you, the viewer, the opportunity to ogle Maserati’s incoming brand new SUV; to date, the only images are these 'spy' shots.

“Due to the shortage of semiconductors, the quantity of production would not allow us to respond properly to the expected global demand,” Maserati has said.

Indeed, the mid-size SUV forms a big part of Maserati’s even bigger shiny new plan revealed last year when we first got wind of the gorgeous MC20 supercar. Speaking of wind, the Grecale is, like any self-respecting Maserati, named after one; “a strong north-east wind of the Mediterranean”.

The Grecale will be built at FCA’s Cassino plant – where the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is built, FYI – with a planned investment of some €800 million. A fully-electric Grecale will also arrive in due course (as will an MC20 EV and Quattroporte EV, too).

Earlier this year, Maserati said the Grecale prototypes were undergoing “intensive road, circuit and off-road tests”, while we’re also promised “ground-breaking contents, particularly in the connectivity and human-machine interface areas”.

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Maserati Grecale reveal delayed due to the semiconductor shortage

It looks like the Maserati Grecale is the next victim of the ongoing semiconductor shortage with the Italian manufacturer having to delay its official reveal for just a bit longer. The premium subcompact crossover, which has already been spotted testing, will be officially unveiled next year.

According to Maserati, “the global Premiere of Grecale, originally scheduled for November 16th of this year, has been postponed to spring 2022 in view of the background problems that have caused interruptions in the supply chains for the key components necessary to complete the car’s production process.

“In particular, due to the shortage of semiconductors, the quantity of production would not allow us to respond properly to the expected global demand. In fact, the new Maserati Grecale features ground-breaking contents, particularly in the connectivity and human-machine interface areas.

“The Trident is synonymous with innovation, passion and unique style. Driven by these values, Maserati is still hard at work in spite of the component supply problems hitting the entire transportation industry, and is determined to guarantee the continuity of its business.

Maserati Grecale reveal delayed due to the semiconductor shortage

It looks like the Maserati Grecale is the next victim of the ongoing semiconductor shortage with the Italian manufacturer having to delay its official reveal for just a bit longer. The premium subcompact crossover, which has already been spotted testing, will be officially unveiled next year.

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First drive: Maserati Grecale MHEV prototype review

Success will depend on pricing, but the fundamental Grecale proposition seems strong, with good ride and handling, and more character than most

That’s not the most romantic sentiment, but the fact is that the company responsible for the Birdcage is now an SUV company: by 2025, the Grecale and Levante are expected to account for three-quarters of sales. At least, being less stony-faced than an Audi SQ5 or Porsche Macan, and more refined over distance than an Alfa Stelvio, the Grecale seems on track to be quite an accomplished and desirable example of its type.

Maserati Grecale GT MHEV prototype specification

Engine 4 cyls in line, 1995cc, turbocharged, electric supercharged, petrol Power 296bhp at 5750rpm Torque 332b ft at 2000-4000rpm Transmission 8-speed automatic Drivetrain layout Front engine, all-wheel drive Kerb weight 1870kg 0-62mph 5.6sec Top speed 149mph Economy tbc CO2 tbc Rivals Porsche Macan S, Audi SQ5

Maserati Grecale review | Autocar

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Maserati Grecale prototype review: can this SUV save Maser?

A promising introduction, then.

It is. Maserati has always dreamt big and various factors have conspired to derail the grand plan. Salvation may yet arrive in the form of a D-segment SUV, which is an unusual turn of events but one that the company will gladly accept. We don’t know how much it’s going to cost or what the final consumption and emissions numbers look like. Sure, anticipation is running higher for the new GranTurismo, but the Grecale’s the Maserati that’ll pay the bills.

Maserati Grecale prototype review: can this SUV save Maser? Reviews 2023 | Top Gear

Wasn’t the Grecale due to be revealed about now? It was. But the semi-conductor shortage that has jacked up the values of used cars is also disrupting the launch of new ones. The Grecale is Maserati’s new mid-sized SUV and critical to the company’s volume ambitions. But those ambitions will just...

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Maserati Grecale Teased, Coming to SA in 2022

Maserati is due to reveal its Porsche-rivalling Grecale SUV and it’s been earmarked for South African introduction towards the end of 2022.

Maserati, the Modena-based luxury car manufacturer, has teased its forthcoming Grecale SUV which will slot in beneath the larger Levante SUV and will rival the Porsche Macan.

The teaser images you see here show a colourfully-camouflaged Grecale prototype conducting cold-weather testing in the snowy Swedish glades.

Apart from giving the public a fresh look at the newcomer, the purpose of this particular test session was for Maserati to “fine-tune their start-up and driveability at extreme temperatures, to check the vehicle dynamics on mixed surfaces of tarmac, snow and ice, and to maintain in-car comfort in all weather conditions, varying from a few degrees above zero to as low as -30°C in Lapland.“ Maserati says that the test also focussed on the Grecale’s traction and understeer/oversteer in different drive modes with different wheel setups to better characterise the drive modes.

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Masaerati Grecale SUV spotted dancing in the snow

The Swedish glades sees the continue testing of Maserati’s exciting new ‘baby’ SUV, the Grecale, where extreme conditions and very low grip surface have been exploited to test maximum power and grip capabilities of the new ‘Mazzer’.

With weather conditions varying from a few degrees above zero to as low as -30°C in Lapland, the Grecale proved its mettle with their cold-starts and drivability in hospitable conditions being fine-tuned to ensure that in-car comfort is maintained at all times, not matter what prevails outside. Vehicle dynamics have also been tested on mixed surfaces of tarmac, snow and ice.

Traction, understeer and oversteer in different drive modes has also been tested and fine-tuned, with varying sizes and types of wheels, too. This is on order to specifically characterise each of the driving modes on offer, regardless of specification.

Masaerati Grecale SUV spotted dancing in the snow

The Swedish glades sees the continue testing of Maserati’s exciting new ‘baby’ SUV, the Grecale, where extreme conditions and very low grip surface have been exploited to test maximum power and grip capabilities of the new ‘Mazzer’.

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New 2022 Maserati Grecale to be revealed on 22 March

Modena's Porsche Macan rival will be offered with mild-hybrid, full EV and fiery V6 powertrains

The Maserati Grecale's final production design has been all but revealed, as the firm's second SUV sheds its bulky camouflage ahead of a public debut on 22 March.

Originally planned for an unveiling last year, the Grecale was delayed due to a shortage of semiconductors preventing Maserati from commencing series production.

The company said it made the decision "in view of the background problems that have caused interruptions in the supply chains for the key components necessary to complete the car’s production process". Production limitations imposed by the crisis mean it would not have been able to cater to the anticipated global demand for the car.

Now, though, the brand has confirmed that it will unwrap its crucial second SUV in just four weeks' time.

The Grecale is clearly a similar size to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, with which it will share the bulk of its underpinnings, and now we've had a good look at the car's final design, the influence of the larger Levante is evident.

It is named Grecale after the "fierce north-east wind of the Mediterranean Sea". The model forms a key part of Maserati's bold revival plan that it launched in 2020 with the reveal of the MC20 supercar.

Destined to play "a key role in the brand's development", the Porsche Macan rival will be built on the same production line as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio in the FCA plant in Cassino, Italy. Maserati is planning an investment of around €800 million (£790m) in the plant.

Wraps come off new 2022 Maserati Grecale ahead of reveal | Autocar

New images show Modena's Porsche Macan rival with no camouflage, ahead of official debut

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Maserati Grecale Teased, Coming to SA in 2022

Maserati is due to reveal its Porsche-rivalling Grecale SUV and it’s been earmarked for South African introduction towards the end of 2022.

Maserati, the Modena-based luxury car manufacturer, has teased its forthcoming Grecale SUV which will slot in beneath the larger Levante SUV and will rival the Porsche Macan.

The teaser images you see here show a colourfully-camouflaged Grecale prototype conducting cold-weather testing in the snowy Swedish glades.

Apart from giving the public a fresh look at the newcomer, the purpose of this particular test session was for Maserati to “fine-tune their start-up and driveability at extreme temperatures, to check the vehicle dynamics on mixed surfaces of tarmac, snow and ice, and to maintain in-car comfort in all weather conditions, varying from a few degrees above zero to as low as -30°C in Lapland.“ Maserati says that the test also focussed on the Grecale’s traction and understeer/oversteer in different drive modes with different wheel setups to better characterise the drive modes.

Maserati Grecale (2023) Price For SA Confirmed

The new Maserati Grecale SUV is due to arrive in South Africa early in 2023. Take a look at what you can expect to pay for the newcomer!

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Maserati Grecale compact SUV basically revealed in new teaser pics

Maserati has been teasing its new Grecale SUV for quite some time now, but the latest batch of preview images all but reveals the new product, which will slot beneath the Levante. Although the car in the images is technically a camouflaged prototype the disguise is so thin as to leave virtually nothing to the imagination.

However, it won’t be a long wait to find out more as Maserati is planning to fully reveal the vehicle on March 2022.

“The camouflage features just one main message: ‘I’m the Maserati Grecale. I can’t tell you much more’. Everyone’s questions will be answered and all the missing information will be provided on March 22, 2022. Stay tuned,” Maserati said.

It is widely expected that the Maserati Grecale will share its architecture with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which would seem obvious, however there are rumours that the Grecale will use Maserati engines only. This would likely include a version of the innovative new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine. Maserati also reportedly plans to introduce an electric version further down the line.

Maserati Grecale compact SUV basically revealed in new teaser pics

These latest teaser images of the Maserati Grecale leave very little to the imagination, but we’ll have to wait until March 22 for the full low-down.

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