Jim Butler Maserati

Apr 7, 2022
2023 Maserati Grecale

Italian brands like ours have long enjoyed a passionate and emotion-stirring presentation, as customers here at Jim Butler Maserati of St Louis have noticed that a hundred years of legendary racing performance have laid the pathway to success. Customers purchase foreign-made cars because they want to indulge in a savory taste of an exotic lifestyle, and the sheer thrill one can only properly drink in when taking corners with one of the best-constructed engines and chassis ever built.
These are just a few of the reasons why the 2023 Maserati Grecale won over Brandon Turkus of Motor1.com automotive editorial greatness. During an exciting trip to beautiful Milan, Italy, he put in the time behind the wheel to rightfully declare that the Grecale has the most spacious cabin in its segment, and is superior to its rivals as far as pure material ruling class.
Where Brandon thought the Grecale took a giant and very cosmetic leap forward was by embracing the day-to-day composure that luxury crossovers need to possess, and by remaining “unabashedly Italian”. The base GT and volume-spec Modena trims carry the turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that pairs with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to confidently crank out 300 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. The Trofeo is always the kingly and range-topping number, which unapologetically takes down the competition in every way.
This car expert was able to turn out 530 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque in the Grecale Trofeo, with a quick spring to 62 mph taking only 3.8 seconds. This test drive specialist spent most of the day in Italy flaunting a Giallo Yellow Grecale Trofeo, bouncing proudly around Milan and with a destination of Lake Maggiore, 60 miles north of the capital.
Let it be noted here that the Nettuno flaunts the dry-sump oil pump in favor of a wet-sump system, and still holds on tight with both hands to the very modern and innovative Twin Combustion system. Enjoying the supercar-sourced, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 proved to be much fun on the roads just outside the city, and this is where the world-class performance and wonderful note of the V6 took hold undeniably. On top of the abundant room inside, there were well-padded leather accents, along with contrast stitching and unvarnished carbon-fiber trim. As far as straight-line high-speed stability we were not surprised at the high regards doled out upon the Trofeo, as it oozed real appeal and a delightfully menacing composure.