2023 Maserati Grecale Trofeo Embellishes Surreal Style, Makes Good on Stance Against Macan

Now that we have the MC20 supercar securely poised in our fleet here at Jim Butler Maserati of St. Louis, we feel as if we are supremely easing into the bounty of the automotive future and have many other models that those who love the finer things in life will love to test drive! A GranCabrio convertible is arriving soon, and so will the new Levante SUV along with the Quattroporte flagship. The Grecale crossover SUV is a fitting and all-around fantastic rival for the Porsche Macan, sharing a few things in common with the Stelvio.

Known for incredible road manners and a translation of its roadworthy abilities that boils down to extreme fun during every drive, it gets its logic and appeal from generations of touring and everyday excellence. The Grecale is well-buffed and blended in nicely for being synonymous with the wind that blows across Malta to Greece. Our cars have been named after winds since 1963 when the characteristic Mistral rolled off the line, followed by the Ghibli, Bora, Khamsin and Levante.

The Stelvio is now assembled at the same Stellantis assembly plant in Cassino Italy that the junior crossover is, and it gets a longer body, improved interior space, and segment-leading powertrains. The stance is a bit snub-nosed off the bat, and sticks to its styling roots in ways that have been compared to a “stiletto heel.” There is a huge trident directly on the vertically ribbed grille, and an enamel badge sits above this grille dipped in the Giallo Corse yellow paint. The lower air intakes are framed with Carbon-fiber ribbons, and 21-inch wheels bear more spokes this time around.

The sport exhaust juts nicely out from a carbon-fiber exterior, and the rear end features an appropriately large Maserati logo over a prevalent chrome beam. There are a very sweet pair of touchscreens that cascade down the center stack, under a digital version of the Maserati trident that gradually morphs into a clock. The interior is quite heavy on fitting black gloss, which even makes its presence known on the steering wheel, and pushbutton controls that are standing in line patiently for the full-on coming of electrification.

Carbon-fiber trim and yellow twin-stitched seats and contrasted leather trim panels are all contrasted with laser-cut metal grilles that house the lavish audio system. There is a battery-electric version of the Grecale in the form of the Folgore coming soon, and the base engine option now is the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 presented in mild-hybrid configuration. It cranks out 296 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque and ups the stakes to 325 horses and 332 lb-ft in Modena guise. The GT model screeches up to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds and commands a top speed of 149 mph.

The Trofeo soars blissfully at the top of the lineup, deriving power from a detuned version of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that is also situated in the MC20 supercar. Here is where the highly coveted speed clout of the car is rated at 523 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque, and burns up roads gleefully with a 3.6-second 0-60 mph time and an exhilarating top speed of 177 mph. Another huge step forward that will be welcomed is the Maserati Intelligent Assistant, which is powered by Google Android OS and listens for voice commands to make every mile smooth and amazingly enjoyable!

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