Maserati Grecale

FIRST DRIVE SUV takes fight to premium rivals. Does it succeed?

- Alex Ingram

MASERATI returned to form with its MC20 sports car, but it’s SUVs that will keep the company afloat and the mid-size Grecale has the potential to generate big profits if the firm gets it right. Having driven the base-spec GT model on the international launch, it showed promise.

Now it’s time to try the Porsche Macan rival on UK roads, and in mid-spec Modena trim, to see if we can uncover any more sophistication or any possible flaws) that smooth, European asphalt didn’t reveal.

From a design point of view, the simple fact that it has a little more grace than a BMW X3 M, and a fresher look than a Porsche Macan, will be enough for some; Maserati’s most modern interpretation of its design language definitely helps here.