What’s the difference between the 2023 Grecale and 2023 Levante?

March 13th, 2023 by

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2023 Maserati Grecale vs 2023 Maserati Levante

Renowned throughout the automotive industry for their exquisite Italian craftsmanship and unreasonably fast performance cars, Maserati offers two SUVs in their current lineup; the Grecale and Levante. The compact Grecale is all-new for 2023, while the established Levante is mechanically unchanged since 2021. For those in the market for a luxury sports-utility vehicle, this article will go over the differences between the two Italian brothers, so that you can pull the trigger on the perfect Maserati for your needs.

Performance and Fuel economy

The 2023 Maserati Grecale comes with two engine options, with both options coming with an 8-speed automatic transmission. For GT and Modena trims, the Grecale receives a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 paired to a mild-hybrid system. Together, they deliver 296 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque to the GT and 325 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque to the Modena. The top-of-the-line Grecale Trofeo receives a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6, cranking out 523 horsepower and 47 lb-ft of torque. Regarding fuel economy, the GT and Modena produce 22/29 mpg while the more powerful Trofeo produces 18/25 mpg.

Being the larger, and weightier brother, the 2023 Maserati Levante is given two larger engine options, borrowed from Ferrari. The two lower trims receive a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 capable of delivering 345 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque to the GT and 424 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torque to the Modena. The top trims receive a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V8, supplying the Modena S with 523 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque and 572 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque to the Trofeo. The lower trims have a fuel economy of 16/22 mpg while the top trims produce 13/20 mpg.

Overall, the 2023 Maserati Levante has more power under the hood to compensate for its weight and size, while the lighter Grecale has less, but still impressive performance.

Interior

What more can you say about the interior of a Maserati? Both the Grecale and Levante feature world-class interiors, carefully crafted and hand-fitted by Italian craftsmen. With a vast array of optional leather trims and stitching, you can effortlessly customize a one-of-a-kind Maserati. Although the 2023 Levante is considered a mid-sized SUV while the Grecale, is a lightweight compact, the size difference is negligible. The 2023 Grecale has a total of 20.1 cubic feet of cargo space while the 2023 Levante has 20.5 cubic feet. Regarding seating, both vehicles sport 5-passenger seating, with the Levante offering slightly more passenger space.

Pricing

Currently the 2023 Grecale comes in three trims:

The 2023 Levante comes in four trims:

 

At the end of the day, it really comes down to what you’re looking for. Both vehicles are plenty capable, with unmatched performance and luxury with the only real difference being size and engine options. So go with the 2023 Maserati Levante if you desire performance in a mid-sized SUV package, and choose the 2023 Maserati Grecale if compactness is at the top of your priorities.
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