Maserati Grecale Review India: Wait Three Days, Then Buy the V6 Modena

The Maserati Grecale is the most India-friendly Maserati you can buy: a five-seat SUV that drives with real sparkle, has a 535-litre boot and handles speed breakers without drama. It is also expensive for its size, tight on rear headroom and backed by a small service network. If you are shopping right now, our advice is simple. Don’t sign before 30 October 2026, when Maserati India launches the facelifted Grecale. The update moves the mid-range Modena from a four-cylinder to a 390hp V6, and in Autocar India’s August 2026 drive, that V6 Modena was the pick of the range. Prices are expected to rise only slightly. The launch-price Grecale started at Rs 1.31 crore ex-showroom.

Maserati Grecale price in India and variants

Maserati launched the Grecale in India in July 2024 in three variants. These were the prices at launch:

Source: Autocar Professional launch report (29 July 2024); Trofeo torque from Autocar India.

Current prices are less clear. Autocar India’s news report of 13 October 2026 gives the current range as Rs 1.14 crore to Rs 2 crore ex-showroom, while its model page still shows Rs 1.31 crore for the GT. Autocar India’s August 2026 review expects the facelifted range to start around Rs 1.2 crore. Treat the 30 October launch prices as the ones that count, and get the final figure in writing.

There is also an electric Grecale Folgore, listed by Autocar India at Rs 1.89 crore ex-showroom before options, with a 105kWh battery (97kWh usable), two motors making 550hp and 820Nm, and a range of 501km by Maserati’s own testing.

What changes with the facelift on 30 October

Autocar India and Autocar Professional both report that the updated Grecale launches in India on 30 October 2026, alongside the facelifted GranTurismo and GranCabrio.

• Grecale (standard): keeps the 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 300hp.
• Grecale Modena: switches to the 3.0-litre Nettuno V6, rated at 390hp. This is the big change.
• Grecale Trofeo: keeps the V6 in its 530hp tune.
• Design: a new front end with a more pronounced “shark nose” bumper inspired by the MCPura supercar, new grille and wheel designs, and a new Grigio Lamiera Shiny paint option.
• Cabin: per Autocar India’s first drive, a squared-off steering wheel, metal toggle switches in place of the old gear buttons, and a new face for the digital clock. Changes are subtle.

In North America, where Maserati introduced the V6 Modena in February 2026, Maserati quotes 0- 60 mph in 5.0 seconds and fits adaptive air suspension with ride-height control. Indian specifications will be confirmed at launch.

Our view on the facelift: the old Modena was the hardest Grecale to recommend. It cost Rs 22 lakh more than the GT for 30hp more from the same engine. A V6 Modena fixes that, and puts the Nettuno engine (developed for the MC20 supercar) into a car that costs far less than a Trofeo. Autocar India called the V6 a much more natural fit for the Modena, and found it sweet to drive.

How the Grecale drives

This is why you buy one. Autocar India’s February 2025 review found its handling close to a Porsche Macan’s, and its August 2026 drive compared the facelift’s crisp responses to the now-retired petrol Macan. That’s high praise for an SUV.

A few specifics from the two reviews:

• The GT is quick enough. 300hp, all-wheel drive and 5.6 seconds to 100km/h mean the entry car never feels slow in Indian traffic.
• The gearbox is the weak point. The ZF eight-speed is not quick to respond to the paddles when you drive hard.
• The ride is firm but composed. It gets over speed breakers without scraping, which is more than you can say for most Maseratis. Sport mode firms things up further. Autocar India’s 2026 drive noted that imperfections come through, though never harshly.
• ADAS works on good roads. Autocar India found the driver aids adequate on wide, well-marked highways. On a typical Indian city road, expect to switch some of them off.

Cabin, rear seat and boot

The cabin is where the Grecale feels Italian. Autocar India liked the generous leather and a warmth it found missing in Porsches, though the 2026 review also noted some plastics feel ordinary.

The layout takes getting used to. There’s a 12.3-inch driver display, a 12.3-inch central touchscreen and a separate 8.8-inch climate screen. Gears are selected with buttons (metal toggles on the facelift) rather than a lever, and the original car had no audio controls on the steering wheel. Plan a proper test drive before you commit.

Rear seat. Knee room is fine for tall adults. Headroom is tight and the backrest doesn’t recline. Both Autocar India reviews say it is not a car for chauffeur-driven buyers, and we agree: a Mercedes GLE or BMW X5 is the better back-seat car.

Boot. 535 litres, with split-folding rear seats. There is no spare wheel, only a puncture repair kit. On Indian highways, where a sidewall cut far from a city is a real possibility, that matters. Ask the dealer about a space-saver or a run-flat option, and check our guide to luxury cars with the biggest boots in India if luggage space is a priority.

Equipment. The GT gets 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, 10-way powered front seats with memory, a 14-speaker audio system, and the screens. The Modena adds 20-inch wheels, leather, heated sports seats, three-zone climate control, a limited-slip differential, and adaptive suspension. But several features you’d expect at this price, such as the panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, head-up display and 360-degree camera, are options on many cars. Budget for them.

Fuel economy. Autocar India lists ARAI figures of 8.85 to 10.87km/l and expects 6 to 8km/l in town. That’s thirsty, but unlikely to worry a Grecale buyer much.

Grecale vs rivals: prices in India

Sources: Autocar India listings updated 29 September 2026 (Porsche), 12 to 13 October 2026 (Maserati), 17 October 2026 (BMW) and 23 October 2026 (Land Rover). Autocar India’s Velar page also quotes Rs 87.9 lakh in its review, so confirm the current figure.

The uncomfortable truth in that table: the Grecale costs more than a BMW X5 and a Velar, which are bigger, and overlaps with the larger Cayenne. You are paying for the badge, the engine and the way it drives, not for metal. Autocar India’s own verdict was that buying one is an emotional decision rather than a rational one.

The trade deal question: buy now or wait?

Here is the part most reviews skip. Autocar India’s January 2026 analysis of the India-EU free trade agreement names the petrol Grecale among the Maserati models expected to benefit. Under the deal, fully imported EU-built cars would see import duty fall from the current 110 percent (for cars with a CIF value above USD 40,000) to 30 to 35 percent at first, and lower over time, within an annual quota. The electric Grecale Folgore is not expected to benefit at first, because EVs are excluded from the initial duty cuts.

The catch is timing. Autocar India expects any price reductions to start only in 2027 or 2028, and it is up to manufacturers whether to pass the saving on.

What this means for you, in our view:

• If you want a Grecale for the long haul, buy the facelift and stop worrying. Five years from now the purchase price will matter less than how much you enjoyed it.
• If you plan to sell within two or three years, the trade deal is a real resale risk. If new petrol Grecals get much cheaper in 2027 or 2028, used ones will follow. Negotiate hard now, or wait.
• If you are choosing between the petrol Grecale and the Folgore, note that the petrol car is the one expected to get cheaper first.

Our history of Ferrari explains how the same deal is already moving Ferrari’s Indian prices, which shows how quickly the top of the market can react.

Ownership: the network is the question

At launch in July 2024, Maserati had one showroom in India, in Mumbai, with plans to return to Delhi and Bengaluru, according to Autocar Professional. Autocar India’s August 2026 review reported that Maserati is renewing its push in India with a new dealer network. Before you buy, find out where your nearest authorised Maserati workshop is and how long common parts take to arrive. If you live outside Mumbai, Delhi or Bengaluru, this may decide the matter for you.

Our Maserati maintenance tips cover routine care, and our Maserati Levante review is useful if you are weighing the Grecale against its bigger, older sibling.

New Grecale or a used Maserati?

The Grecale is too new in India to have much of a used market. On 27 October 2026, Motozite’s pre-owned Maserati page had no Grecale listed, but did have two Levantes: a 2018 diesel with 51,800km at Rs 73 lakh, and a 2022 GT Hybrid with 14,000km at Rs 1.05 crore (prices before other charges). The Levante is larger and older, and the diesel is a different kind of car, but if you want a Maserati SUV for a lot less money, they are worth a look. Have any used Maserati inspected properly and check its service history with an authorised workshop.

Verdict: should you buy the Maserati Grecale in India?

Buy it if you drive yourself, want an SUV that is genuinely fun on a ghat road, value a cabin that feels different from the German norm, and live near a Maserati workshop. Wait for 30 October, and go for the V6 Modena if the price gap to the GT is reasonable.

Skip it if you will be chauffeured, need rear headroom for tall passengers, want the most space for your money, or plan to sell within two or three years before the trade deal’s effect on prices is clear.

The Grecale isn’t the sensible choice. It was never meant to be. But it is the first Maserati in years that we’d happily recommend for everyday use in an Indian city.

FAQs

What is the price of the Maserati Grecale in India?

The Grecale launched in India in July 2024 at Rs 1.31 crore ex-showroom for the GT, Rs 1.53 crore for the Modena and Rs 2.05 crore for the Trofeo. Autocar India’s October 2026 report lists the current range as Rs 1.14 crore to Rs 2 crore ex-showroom. Prices for the facelift will be announced at its launch on 30 October 2026.

When is the Maserati Grecale facelift launching in India?

Maserati India will launch the facelifted Grecale on 30 October 2026, along with the updated GranTurismo and GranCabrio. The biggest change is that the Grecale Modena moves to a 3.0-litre V6 with 390hp.

Which Grecale variant should I buy?

After the facelift, the Modena V6 looks like the best balance. It gets the Nettuno V6 with 390hp, which Autocar India found far more convincing than the old four-cylinder Modena, for much less than the 530hp Trofeo. The GT is the value pick if you mainly drive in the city.

Is the Maserati Grecale good for Indian roads?

Largely, yes. Autocar India’s review found it got over speed breakers without scraping and stayed composed on rough patches, though the ride is firm. The concerns for India are the lack of a spare wheel, limited rear headroom and a small service network.

What is the boot space of the Maserati Grecale?

The Grecale has a 535-litre boot, which can be expanded by folding the rear seats. It comes with a puncture repair kit instead of a spare wheel.

Will the Maserati Grecale get cheaper after the India-EU FTA?

Possibly. Autocar India lists the petrol Grecale among the models expected to benefit from lower import duty once the India-EU free trade agreement takes effect, but expects any price cuts only from 2027 or 2028, and the electric Grecale Folgore is not expected to benefit at first. Maserati has not announced any price change.