Maserati Grecale GT 2023 launched in Malaysia – 2.0L mild hybrid capacity of 300 hp, 450 Nm; from RM598k
After a preview of the brand new Maserati Grecale in Malaysia June last year, Naza Italia has now launched the Italian automaker’s second SUV model. Named after Gregale, a strong northeasterly wind of the Mediterranean, Grecale first appeared Launched in March 2022 and is positioned below the larger Levante.
Built on the Giorgio platform, the Grecale targets the Porsche Macan and is a larger car by comparison, measuring 4,846 mm long, 1,948 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,901 mm. The German SUV has a length of 4,681 mm, a width of 1,923 mm, a height of 1,624 mm and a wheelbase of 2,807 mm.
Key design cues of the SUV include a clear MC20-inspired front fascia with a protruding nose and wide grille, the latter featuring chrome vertical slats on the base GT variant, while the Modena The mid-range and top-end Trofeo receive a black finish.
Other highlights include the slightly sloping roofline, the brand’s signature recessed door handles and three air vents on the front fenders, and the trident emblem on the C-pillar. Sporty slim two-piece rear taillights are given is inspired by the 3200 GT, while the lower fender has a diffuser flanking the exhaust pipes.
Moving inside, the Grecale’s almost symmetrical dashboard clearly divides the driver and front passenger areas, with the central vents serving as the “bridge” between them. Look closely and you’ll notice a watch at the top, but unlike previous Maseratis that came with analog watches, the Grecale has a digital unit with additional functions such as a compass, a clock, and a dial. G-force gauges and gives visual feedback when voice commands are given.
Other screens you’ll find in the cabin include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen, the latter of which sits directly above an 8.8-inch touchscreen. another inch. The stacked screens are linked to the Maserati Smart Assistant (MIA), which is the company’s latest infotainment system built on Google’s Android Automotive Operating System.
As you’d expect, the infotainment system offers plenty of connectivity options – via Maserati Connect – as well as other features like the ability to set up five different user profiles and your preferred vehicle settings. Surname; connect two smartphones via Bluetooth; Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as the Maserati Connect telematics system.
Rear passengers also get their own touchscreen display located in the center console, allowing them to adjust climate settings – three-zone climate control is standard. Meanwhile, audio playback is handled by an audio system developed by Sonus faber for Maserati, with 14- and 21-speaker configurations available.
A key aspect of any Maserati is its powertrain, and the Grecale is available with three engines. For our market, we’ll get the Grecale in GT guise with a 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol engine delivering 300 PS (296 hp) at 5,750 rpm. minutes and 450 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm. This comes with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that includes a belt-start generator (BSG), battery, eBooster as well as a DC/DC converter.
When operating, the BSG acts as an alternator to charge the battery located in the trunk, which in turn powers the electric compressor eBooster to fill in the torque gaps before the turbine starts up. . The engine is combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 240 km / h.
To reduce speed, the GT comes with brake discs measuring 350 mm in diameter at the front (with four-piston calipers) and 330 mm at the rear (with single-piston calipers). Double wishbones up front and a multi-link rear setup are default for the Grecale, with passive dampers as standard on the GT, although an adaptive Skyhook system and air suspension are optional. Four driving modes – Comfort, GT, Sport and Off-Road are also included.
Another driving-related system is the Vehicle Active Control Module (VDCM), which is an evolution of the Chassis Domain Control Module (CDCM) included in the MC20. This controls all vehicle dynamics with precise targets and timings for all key actuators, reducing intervention times while increasing performance, driving pleasure and safety.
Customers will have no shortage of options when it comes to personalization, including Bronzo Opaco-inspired exterior colors – the dominant color is bronze with a matte and velvety finish. At today’s launch, Grecale was also introduced in Blu Intenso (metallic blue), Bianco Astro (metallic gray) and Bianco (white).
The asking price for the Grecale GT is RM598,000, including local taxes and duties but excluding tolls, insurance, and any other options the customer may want to add. A three-year, unlimited-mileage warranty comes with each purchase.
LIBRARY: 2023 Maserati Grecale GT in Blu Intenso
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LIBRARY: 2023 Maserati Grecale GT in Bianco
