While the MC20 supercar may attract attention, Maserati and parent company, Stellantis, hope its forthcoming Grecale SUV will attract buyers. But, we’ll have to wait until March 22 when the Modena, Italy-based automaker discloses the details on its newest model. A teaser announcement from the company shows a somewhat camouflaged SUV with the message, “I’m the Maserati Grecale. I can’t tell you much more.” The brand has been generous in supplying partially revealing exterior images of the compact SUV, but exact mechanical specs, interior details, and pricing remain under wraps. Maserati’s tongue-in-cheek press kit looks more like a redacted Pentagon report than a media advisory.

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Where Does Grecale Fit In The Maserati Lineup?

Maserati Teases Grecale SUV Before March Reveal
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The Grecale serves two purposes for Maserati. First, it will be the company’s second SUV that slots below the best-selling Levante. And, the Grecale will be the brand’s entry-level model. The Ghibli sedan starts at $78,000 and the Levante begins at $81,200. Industry rumors have suggested a sub-$50,000 price for the Grecale, but that might be optimistic as the Porsche Macan starts at $54,900. Regardless of MSRP, the newest Maserati will become the automaker’s volume model.

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Maserati Is Targeting Porsche And Others

Maserati Teases Grecale SUV Before March Reveal
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Speaking of the Macan, Maserati had the smallest Porsche SUV in its sights when developing the Grecale. The Levante helped to put the trident badge in more garages, and the company has set its hopes on even more success with the lower-priced Grecale. Other premium compact crossovers like the Audi Q5, BMW X3/X4, and Mercedes-Benz GLC will likely be cross-shopped against the Grecale. In addition, the Stelvio and Tonale SUVs from corporate cousin Alfa Romeo will compete for the same space.

What’s Under The Grecale’s Hood?

Maserati Teases Grecale SUV Before March Reveal
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We’ll have to wait until the official launch for exact details, but the Grecale is being built at the same factory that produces the Stelvio. It’s a safe bet that the car will have some form of the Stellantis turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine that’s in the Alfa. In base Stelvio form, the engine produces 280 horsepower and 306 lb-ft of torque.

Speculation includes a hybrid Grecale setup that might be standard or part of an upgraded trim. Officially launched last week, the Alfa Romeo Tonale includes plug-in hybrid technology that’s part of the base model. Reportedly, a more powerful Grecale Trofeo is in the works.

Sources: Maserati, Alfa Romeo