Maserati Grecale

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Maserati Grecale
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Maserati Grecale GT
Overview
Manufacturer Maserati
Model code Tipo M182
ProductionMarch 2022 – present
Model years 2023–present
AssemblyItaly: Piedimonte San Germano, Lazio (Cassino Plant) [1]
Designer Klaus Busse [2] at Centro Stile Maserati
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV [3] (D)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform FCA Giorgio
Related Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous motor (Folgore)
Transmission
Battery 105 kWh, 400V lithium ion (Folgore)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,901 mm (114.2 in)
Length4,846 mm (190.8 in)
Width1,948 mm (76.7 in)
Height1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Kerb weight 1,870 kg (4,123 lb)

The Maserati Grecale (Tipo M182) is a front-engine, five-door, five passenger compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the Maserati subdivision of Stellantis, entering production at the company's Cassino Plant in March 2022. Internally designated model M182, the Grecale shares the company's Giorgio platform with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Contents

The nameplate Grecale derives from the Mediterranean wind, Gregale.

Announcement

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Maserati Grecale Modena

During the unveiling ceremony for the Maserati MC20 sports car in late 2020, Maserati also announced it would release an SUV below the Levante, named the Grecale. [1] It is to be offered with options of hybrid, full electric and petrol drivetrains. [1] The Maserati Grecale became available for purchase in North America in early 2023. [4]

Specifications

The Grecale is available with several mild hybrid inline-four powertrains and a 530 PS (390 kW) V6 engine for the Trofeo specification. [5] A full electric version, called the Folgore, is available. It is equipped with a 105 kWh battery and went on sale in 2023 as a 2024 model. [6] The Folgore features dual motors that each produce 279 hp (208 kW; 283 PS), adding up to 558 hp (416 kW; 566 PS) altogether.

Powertrain

Internal combustion engines
Spec
Model
EnginePowerTorqueDisplacementTop speedTransmissionAcceleration (0-60/100)DriveProduction
Petrol models
Trofeo [7] 3.0 L Nettuno twin-turbo V6 390 kW (530 PS; 523 hp) at 6200620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) at 3000-55003,000 cc (3.0 L; 183.1 cu in)285 km/h (177 mph)8-speed automatic transmission 3.8 sec AWD 2022–
Mild hybrid models
GT [8] 2.0 L TBI-M T4 Multiair turbo I4 221 kW (300 PS; 296 hp) at 5750450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 2000-40001,995 cc (2.0 L; 121.7 cu in)240 km/h (149 mph)8-speed automatic transmission 5.6 sec AWD 2022–
Modena [9] 2.0 L TBI-M T4 Multiair turbo I4 243 kW (330 PS; 325 hp) at 5750450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 2000-40001,995 cc (2.0 L; 121.7 cu in)240 km/h (149 mph)8-speed automatic transmission 5.3 sec AWD 2022–
Electric details
Spec
Model
BatteryBattery capacityRange (WLTP)PowerTorque0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)Top speedTransmissionDriveProduction
Folgore [10] Lithium-ion 105.0 kWh (378 MJ)500 km (310 mi)134 kW (182 PS; 180 hp), 416 kW (566 PS; 558 hp)410 N⋅m (302 lb⋅ft)4.1 s220 km/h (137 mph)N/A AWD 2023-

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