Key Points
- Top of the range: The Maserati Grecale Trofeo delivers 530 hp and 620 Nm of torque from its Nettuno V6 Biturbo engine, sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reaching a top speed of 285 km/h.
- Folgore technology: The 100% electric version features a 105 kWh battery on a 400-Volt architecture, with a declared WLTP range of 501 km and an Air Grille Shutter system to optimise aerodynamic efficiency.
- Market positioning: With a lineup spanning from 250 hp in the base mild hybrid to 557 hp in the Folgore, the Grecale takes aim at the entire premium D-SUV segment, from the Porsche Macan to the BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC.
The Trident rewrites the rules of its D-SUV
Maserati doesn't need to reinvent itself every year, but when it does, it does so with purpose. The Grecale facelift for the 2026/2027 cycle is not a simple cosmetic update: it is a structural reorganisation of the lineup, designed to respond to an increasingly crowded and technologically demanding premium SUV market. The result is an offering that covers an unusual spectrum for a manufacturer of Maserati's volume, from 250 hp in a four-cylinder mild hybrid all the way to 557 hp in a fully electric powertrain.
The starting point remains the multi-energy platform developed in collaboration with Stellantis, flexible enough to accommodate combustion, mild hybrid and full electric architectures without compromising the vehicle's dynamic identity. It is a pragmatic industrial choice — not a romantic one — but an effective one.
The combustion lineup: from mild hybrid to the Nettuno
The entry-level trims, GT and Modena, rely on the proven 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a 48-Volt mild hybrid system. Depending on the configuration, output ranges between 250 and 330 hp, with a maximum torque of 450 Nm. Declared sprint times range from 6.3 seconds in the least powerful variant to 5.3 seconds in the more performance-oriented Modena, with top speeds reaching 240 km/h. These are solid numbers for the segment, though not particularly exciting in absolute terms.
The real qualitative leap comes with the introduction of the new V6 variant, a three-litre twin-turbo producing 390 hp and 500 Nm of torque. This engine, which takes the Grecale from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 260 km/h, finally fills the gap that existed between the four-cylinder and the absolute top of the range. It was an obvious void, and Maserati was right to address it.
That pinnacle goes by the name of Trofeo. The engine is the Nettuno — the 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 that Maserati developed in-house and which made its debut in the MC20. Here it produces 530 hp and 620 Nm of torque, enough to take this nearly two-tonne SUV from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and push it to a top speed of 285 km/h. These are supercar-level figures from a decade ago, packaged inside a family vehicle with a powered tailgate. The Nettuno remains one of the most compelling engines produced in Europe in recent years, with its pre-chamber architecture derived from Formula 1, and its inclusion in the Grecale is the most convincing move of the entire operation.
Folgore: the electric bet with a 501 km range
The Grecale Folgore is the version Maserati uses as its technological calling card. The powertrain consists of two electric motors in an AWD configuration, delivering a combined output of 557 hp and 820 Nm of instantly available torque. The battery architecture operates at 400 Volts, with a capacity of 105 kWh. The declared range under the WLTP cycle stands at 501 km, a figure that places the Grecale Folgore at the upper end of its segment, even if it falls short of rivals that have already adopted 800-Volt architectures.
To offset the limitations of its charging architecture, Maserati has focused on aerodynamic efficiency by integrating the Air Grille Shutter system, which actively manages the opening of the front air intakes based on the vehicle's thermal requirements, reducing aerodynamic drag during low-load cycles. It is a well-established industry solution, but its application on the Folgore confirms a more mature engineering approach compared to the model's earlier iterations.
On-board technology and dynamics
The entire lineup shares AWD all-wheel drive and an air suspension system — standard on the Trofeo and available as an option on other trims — which adjusts the ride height according to the selected Drive Mode. On the infotainment front, the Maserati Intelligent Assistant system is expressed through a dual touchscreen interface: a 12.3-inch upper display for navigation and multimedia, paired with an 8.8-inch screen dedicated exclusively to climate control. An ergonomic choice that prioritises functional clarity over visual spectacle. On top-tier versions, the audio system is signed by Sonus Faber, the Vicenza-based reference loudspeaker manufacturer.
A mature offering in a market with no margin for error
The updated Grecale arrives as a more complete and better-structured product compared to the previous generation. The lineup is now logically organised, with no inexplicable gaps between trim levels. What remains to be verified in real-world conditions is the Folgore's actual range under intensive use, and its price competitiveness against a Porsche Macan Electric operating in the same bracket with an 800-Volt architecture. European deliveries of the updated cycle are expected before the end of 2026, with volumes that Maserati estimates will grow by 15% compared to the previous fiscal year.