Maserati Discontinues the Four-Cylinder Grecale in the American Market
Maserati, a brand always associated with high performance, luxury, and powerful engines, introduced the Grecale SUV with a four-cylinder engine, which seemed somewhat incongruous with its image. This version lasted on the American market for some time, but now its era is coming to an end.
Starting in 2026, the brand will finally discontinue production for the US of the Grecale with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It will be replaced by a much more appropriate power unit that better reflects the Maserati name and its sporting heritage.
New V6 Replaces the Four-Cylinder Engine
Previously, two versions of the four-cylinder engine with 296 and 325 hp were offered. They are being replaced by a 3.0-liter bi-turbo V6 from Maserati, which first appeared in the mid-engine MC20 sports car and is now finding a new home in the Grecale.
In the MC20, this V6 develops up to 621 hp. For the base Grecale, this figure has been significantly reduced—it now produces 385 hp.
Nevertheless, this is a noticeable update compared to the old four-cylinder engine. The top Trofeo trim remains in the lineup, still producing 523 hp as before.
It is unclear what measures Maserati took to achieve such a significant reduction in power for this V6, but undoubtedly, there will be tuners who will gladly take on the task of unlocking this engine’s true potential.
Interestingly, despite a gain of 60 hp compared to the previous engine, Maserati claims that the new base V6 Grecale accelerates to 60 mph (97 km/h) in the same 5.0 seconds as the old four-cylinder. However, the top speed increases by 11 mph to 160 mph (257 km/h), suggesting that the additional power may be more noticeable at high speeds than at launch.
Pricing Question
The arrival of this detuned engine is not the only reason for buyer excitement. Maserati reports that the 2026 Grecale will start at a price of $86,495, which includes $1,995 for destination and handling.
Interestingly, this price is identical to the cost of last year’s 2025 Grecale Modena, despite it having a less attractive four-cylinder engine.
The compromise is that there is no longer a base Grecale trim. In 2025, the entry-level version started at $77,900, or $79,895 with delivery, not accounting for the significant discounts that had become quite common.
Perhaps unexpectedly, Maserati will continue to sell the fully electric Folgore version. Its price is $121,290, with power rated at 550 hp and 605 lb-ft (820 Nm) of torque. Thanks to a new disconnecting all-wheel-drive function, the range of this model has increased by 30 miles to 275 miles.
This move by Maserati can be seen as a strategic return to its roots, where priority is given not only to prestige but also to a characteristic powertrain. Replacing the base engine with a V6, even in a detuned state, enhances the value proposition, especially considering the unchanged price. This indicates that the brand is trying to balance environmental challenges and market demands without compromising its sporting essence. The parallel existence of the powerful electric Folgore version points to a dual-path approach to the future, where traditional engines and electric propulsion complement each other, satisfying different segments of demanding customers.