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The Maserati Grecale is the brand’s second SUV, arriving in 2022 and following on from the larger Levante that arrived in 2016. While it’s still aimed very much at the premium end of the market, it’s nevertheless one of the brand’s more accessible, and dare we say it, sensible cars.
Most models feature hybrid power but Maserati hasn’t shied away from offering a high-performance Trofeo, which is one of the most powerful models in this segment. Striking to look at inside and out and pretty good to drive, family SUVs don’t come much more desirable.
The Grecale shares some of its underpinnings with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and while there’s a big price difference between the pair, a Stelvio Quadrifoglio is well worth a look if the Trofeo is on your radar. The other key player in this market is the Porsche Macan, which remains one of the best SUVs of any kind to drive.
Much as you might consider an Alfa Romeo an alternative to a BMW or Audi, Maserati is the kind of brand that might tempt you away from a Porsche. The larger Levante SUV was Maserati’s alternative to the Cayenne, and the Grecale launched in 2022 is the brand’s rival for the Macan.
To drive, the Porsche still has the edge in this class, but if you’re considering a Maserati at all, then you may not care - the Grecale will always have exclusivity on its side, and Maserati’s unique badge appeal too. Like Maserati’s other cars, the Grecale offers distinctive styling, a luxurious cabin, and in the Trofeo model at least, absolutely blistering performance.
The Trofeo is the figurehead of the range, sharing its engine with the Maserati MC20 supercar, albeit in a different state of tune. Its glow reflects onto the other models, which instead are powered by 2-litre hybrid drivetrains - less emotive, and not as quick, but certainly still brisk and with reasonable (for the class) 30-plus mpg economy.
It’s impressively practical too, with more space than the Macan and a boot that isn’t much smaller than that of the larger Levante. Long-term reliability is a relative unknown, but Maserati has certainly made quality strides over the years - the cabin feels great, though some might find the twin touchscreen layout a little confusing.
The Grecale is relatively new so used prices are still quite high, and a nearly-new Grecale MHEV would get you a lot of Porsche Macan - a car that still has the edge on the Maserati for driving dynamics. The larger Levante is worth a look too, with more choice on the market, while if you’re eyeing up a Trofeo, the similarly powerful Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio remains one of the best performance SUVs around.
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The best Grecale to buy depends more on your own needs and expectations than one model standing head and shoulders above another. The Trofeo V6 undoubtedly gets closest to the core Maserati experience, with a more tuneful and powerful engine and more sporting intent, SUV body style or not. But the MHEV models are still brisk, and if you’re swayed more by the badge, styling, and features than outright performance - and want to use just a little less fuel - then they’re the models to go for. Similarly, both GT and Modena trim levels are comprehensively equipped so there’s no model to steer clear of here.
The Grecale is offered in three trim levels, with a pair that you might describe as aiming for a luxury feel and the Trofeo more geared towards sporting ability. All are well-equipped, unsurprisingly given the car’s purchase prices, with key differences from stepping up the range including larger alloy wheels, new trim finishes and extra driving modes.
The Maserati Grecale’s dimensions are:
The Maserati Grecale’s boot size is:
You’ll pay one of two tax rates on the Grecale once the CO2-based first year rate is out the way. All models are subject to the government’s VED surcharge for cars costing more than £40,000 brand new, but PHEV models are £10 cheaper than the non-hybrid Trofeo - you’ll pay £560 in years two to six, rather than £570.
Maserati hasn’t published insurance group ratings for the Grecale at the time of writing, but we’d expect all models to be towards the upper end of the 50-group system - the larger Levante is group 50 across the range, which is higher than the equivalent Porsche Cayenne, so the Grecale is similarly likely to eclipse the Porsche Macan’s groups 35-47.