Maserati has finally found the sweet spot — and it could change the calculation for anyone who wanted a six-cylinder Grecale without paying for performance they'd never actually use. The updated Grecale gets a version built to reconcile V6 fans with a family budget — by premium Italian SUV standards, of course. The three-litre Nettuno makes 390 hp, hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, and costs around €100,000. The 530-hp Trofeo asks for almost €28,000 more — roughly €128,000.
The new variant slots exactly between the four-cylinder mild hybrids and the flagship. That's no accident. It gets all-wheel drive and an eight-speed ZF automatic. Maserati's official site lists a top speed of 260 km/h — that factory figure is the one to trust. The gap to the Trofeo comes to about €28,000. In exchange, buyers give up 140 hp, the Corsa drive mode, and the 3.8-second sprint. But they keep what matters — the six-cylinder sound and noticeably sharper performance than the 2.0-litre versions. Maserati itself claims that at 2,000 rpm, the new Nettuno delivers 32% more torque than the four-cylinder engine. The difference shows up the moment you touch the throttle, not just on paper.
The Grecale's strongest suits remain its suspension and gearbox, and there's no arguing with that. The electronically controlled chassis smooths out bumps even on large wheels, while keeping body roll and dive in check. The automatic shifts smoothly in GT mode, and gets quicker and firmer in Sport without losing precision. The optional air suspension lets drivers vary ride height across a 70 mm range.
The infotainment system, though, remains the weak link — feature-rich, but not intuitive enough. After the facelift, the Grecale gets a more horizontal front-end design, a new octagonal steering wheel, redesigned transmission buttons, and a digital clock under mineral glass.
But the real star of this update is the 390-hp version. It delivers nearly all the emotional appeal of the Trofeo — without forcing buyers to pay extra for performance they'll rarely get to use on public roads.
Tarantas.news previously reported that the new Maserati Levante will return to the large luxury SUV segment.
