Maserati’s second highly anticipated SUV, the Grecale, will arrive in New Zealand in Q1 2023 and is aimed at a new audience.

The Grecale Fuoriserie ‘Mission from Mars’ vehicle was recently showcased in Australia to launch the exclusive Fuoriserie customisation programme, and soon customers will be able to order their own Grecale, choosing from GT, Modena or Trofeo models.

Pricing and specification are close to being finalised and due to be released in the coming weeks.

 “The all-new Maserati Grecale will represent the start of a significant roll-out of a new product,” says Grant Barling, General Manager Maserati Australia & New Zealand.

 “The ‘Unique by Design’ ethos is found in every Grecale and guarantees a timeless aesthetic unique to the Trident marque. Whether it be Grecale GT, Modena or Trofeo, each will be highly specified as standard, with significant opportunities for Maserati customers to personalise and bespoke their vehicles to their own individual style.”

 The Grecale range will kick off with the GT, its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with a 48v mild hybrid delivering 221kW and 450Nm. This is followed by the Modena which features an identical powertrain but delivers 242kW and 450Nm.

Top of the range will be the Trofeo model featuring the Maserati-built Nettuno V6 engine (currently winning rave reviews in the MC20 super sportscar) and delivering a mighty 390kW and 620Nm.

“The imminent arrival of the all-new Maserati Grecale in Australia illustrates the growing depth of the brand’s offering to both existing and new customers alike,” concludes Barling.

 “We envisage the Grecale quickly becoming a volume-leader for us here in Australia and New Zealand, and look forward to sharing more details when appropriate.”

The five-door, five-passenger compact luxury crossover shares the same platform with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee.