Affluence with an Edge: The 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena Dazzles on all Fronts

The Carmag crew recently felt the need to hit the road with a test driver that had incredibly high expectations heaped on its shoulders, which is not a rare occurrence for the beginning of Q4! We are most definitely living in an entirely “new age” here at Jim Butler Maserati of St Louis, as we have admittedly been full-on invested in the gorgeous low-slung, open-top racers that have been stealing petrolheads’ hearts for decades. The need for a well-thought-out adaptation to global buying patterns has emerged, and we know how the current climate loves a well-received SUV! 

The Maserati Grecale was the vehicle of the day, as the Carmag editor first reflected that the Grecale does a great job of retaining all the hallmarks that have set our brand apart for decades. The grille houses the familiar Trident symbol, while it’s flanked by a new headlamp design style that is quite different from what is found on the Quattroporte, Levante, and Ghibli. Even though the Grecale is racing out of the gate with the spry vigor of a brand-new model, it is built on the Giorgio platform that was launched by our Illustrious Italian cohorts Alfa Romeo. 

Buyers can choose from the entry-level GT, Modena, or fully-fledged Trofeo, which is the variant offered with the pristine and detuned version of the MC20’s 3.0-liter V6. All others boast the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid setup. The Stelvio has been hailed as one of the most exhilarating-to-drive SUVs in the market, and all those breathtaking characteristics have carried over perfectly to this, its posh new counterpart. “Everyday Exceptional” is the mantra: running errands with the Grecale is a balanced and refined experience, complete with the snug aggression one would expect from anything abruptly fantastic. 

The crew first set the drive mode in “comfort”, as they realized that this was the first model with a digital clock face, operated via voice and configured to display other vital driving info. The Apple CarPlay screen replication allowed the 14-speaker Sonus Faber system to take care of the steadily intruding road noise, and it was noted that the handling was segment-leading in all ways. Any existing body roll was not enough to kick the hybrid system’s added extra lbs, with Sport mode offering instant torque and novel acceleration. 

This test drive dictated predicted success in facing off with the luxury crossover SUVs that have become steadfast favorites in this category, with the entry-level GT doing fierce battle against the likes of the Range Rover Velar and Porsche Macan. The closely related Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, and BMW X4 are also peering across the starting line, while also widening their appeal to those focused on daily driver duties. We were not at all surprised to learn that the final verdict was that the Grecale is on track to dominate the market with a winning sense of exclusivity that rivals simply cannot duplicate! The esteemed Car and Driver crew praised the Grecale heavily for its “deluxe interior, perky acceleration, and uncompromising comfortable ride.” Part well-toned athlete and part runway model, the Grecale is the ideal anchor for the lineup with its first-class cabin and massive curb appeal. Don’t forget to check out the Fuoriserie Personalization Program, which offers more amazing paint, wheel, and interior options during the design planning phase!

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