Maserati is making preparations to introduce its Maserati Grecale SUV to the Indian economic scenario in the first quarter of 2024 as anticipated reservations to set to commence by the end of 2023. The Grecale, globally debuted in March 2022, is Maserati’s most affordable SUV, available in three global configurations named Trofeo, GT, and Modena.
Hence, Indian consumers will have access to all three variants. Grecale has a battery-electric version, the Folgore these are also slated to be introduce in the indian market. However, it isn’t schedule to make its debut until the first quarter of 2025. Completing the Grecale, the fuel-burning GranTurismo will launched in the second quarter of 2024. Zero-emission versions of GranTurismo and Grecale called Folgore will hit the market in 2025.
Maserati aims to establish Grecale in the high-end SUV segment of the Indian market, which will be shipped from Italy in finite amounts, which is estimated to be in the double-digit range, also will command a premium over its main competitor, the Porsche Macan. Consequently, we foresee the Grecale’s GT, Modena, and Trofeo trims.
To command a premium over the Macan’s standard, S, and GTS variants, respectively. As a benchmark, the Porsche Macan’s cost range in India is between Rs. 88 lakh and Rs. 1.53 crore. This also provides three powertrains like a mild-hybrid 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine for GT and Modena variants, a tuned version of MC20’s 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 for the Trofeo variant.
However, all of them are combine with an 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive. Modena as well as Trofeo feature a self-locking limited-slip differential included as a regular component However, GT has it as an extra option in which air suspension is also accessible.
Which, exterior elicits design cues from both Levante and MC20, sporting a low grille and a crouching stance and adorned with boomerang-inspired taillights. The Trofeo iteration exhibits an expanded rear axle, specifically crafted bumpers, and gleaming adornments gracing the front mesh grille.
Interior features a streamlined and unadorned design incorporating four digital screens such as a diver instrument panel, a central multimedia display, a gesture-based climate control system, and a digital timekeeper. Tactile controls are maintain on the steering wheel as well and climate control outlets are blend harmoniously into the dashboard.
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Maruti recognizes the necessity of growing its dealer network in India to fuel its business expansion initiatives in which label is poise to roll out new offerings and also expand its coverage by constructing additional repair facilities providing maintenance hubs in metropolitan areas, primarily in southern states.
