2022 Maserati Grecale Modena 2.0L MHEV AWD 8AT (325 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Six years after the introduction of the Levante SUV, Maserati dared to launch a new crossover on the market, albeit this time, it was smaller and based on a different platform.

While the Levante was built on top of the M156 platform shared with the Quattroporte and Ghibli, the Grecale used the Grigio one, shared with Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Jeep Grand Cherokee. But Maserati dared more and offered the Grecale as an IAC-only, hybrid, and full-electric vehicle. That was something that the older platform used by the Levant couldn’t provide.

Sharing its overall shape with its bigger sibling, the Levante, it clearly showed its origins in the trident-badged brand. The lines on the hood and the triangular headlights were also part of Maserati’s brand identity. On the lower side of the bumper, the automaker installed an A-shaped grille flanked by a pair of side scoops that helped to cool the front brakes. From its profile, the greenhouse sported a curved, coupe-like windows line, and on the raked-forward C-pillars, the automaker installed an additional badge.

Maserati’s cars were also known for their sporty yet luxurious interiors. Thus, in the Modena version, it boasted a lavish cabin with leather upholstery and room for five adults. At the front, the automaker installed high-bolstered seats that kept their occupants in place during high-speed cornering, while at the back, the split-folding bench provided enough room for three adults. Yet, despite the three headrests, it was mostly designed for just two.

In the Modena version, the Grecale featured a mild-hybrid powertrain that provided 325 PS (320 hp). The turbocharged inline-four sent its power in all corners via an eight-speed automatic transmission.