The 2025 Maserati Grecale Modena Hybrid sits below the headline-grabbing Trofeo, but it’s not simply the less exciting choice with a smaller engine and a softer brief.
This is the Grecale aimed at daily use, all-season confidence and real-world luxury, with a 320 hp turbocharged four-cylinder, hybrid-driven front axle support and a starting price of $84,500.
The Grecale shape suits the Modena brief
The Grecale remains one of Maserati’s more convincing modern designs because it doesn’t try to look oversized or overly formal.
The Trident sits proudly in the grille, the fender vents are still there, and the Modena script adds just enough old-school Maserati flavor without turning the whole thing into costume jewelry.
Compared with the larger Levante, the Grecale looks lighter on its feet, with a lower hood, more athletic wheel arches and a roofline that gives the SUV a more agile stance.
On 20-inch Maserati wheels, the Modena has the kind of presence that feels premium without shouting at every traffic light.
A cabin that gets the luxury basics right
Inside, the Grecale Modena leans into material quality rather than novelty for its own sake.
The black leather dashboard looks rich, the metals feel properly chosen, and the plastics don’t undermine the atmosphere in the way they can in some performance SUVs.
The screen-heavy layout includes digital instruments, navigation and a separate climate display, but the interface is clear enough that it doesn’t become a fight every time you want to change a setting.
The steering wheel is compact and thick-rimmed, while the aluminum paddle shifters behind it are a standout detail that feel expensive every time you use them.
The seats strike a good balance as well, with enough bolstering to support quicker driving and enough softness to make long stints feel easy.
Rear passengers get genuinely usable comfort, and the configurable rear seats help the Grecale function as a proper daily SUV when cargo space matters.
The hybrid system is about grip, not guilt
The surprise is under the hood, where the Modena uses a turbocharged four-cylinder engine rather than the Nettuno V6 found in the Trofeo.
That may sound like a difficult sell in a Maserati, but the numbers make the case more convincingly than the cylinder count.
The engine produces 320 hp and 450 Nm of torque, and it feels eager from low revs while still being happy to run hard toward the top of the tachometer.
The hybrid side of the Grecale Modena is not presented as an eco-first centerpiece.
Instead, the battery system charges while driving and supports two electric motors at the front wheels when the car detects wheel slip, effectively adding traction when the rear-driven layout needs help.
That makes the hybrid setup feel like a performance tool rather than a personality filter, and it suits the Grecale’s mission better than expected.
An 8-speed DCT handles shifting duties, either automatically or through those excellent paddles, and the car feels genuinely quick when you ask for everything it has.
Comfort, GT and Sport give it three useful personalities
The Grecale Modena offers Comfort, GT and Sport drive modes, and the spread between them is meaningful rather than theatrical.
Comfort quiets the exhaust and relaxes the car for easy commuting, while GT serves as the default sweet spot with a little more sharpness built in.
Sport wakes up the throttle response, keeps the drivetrain more alert and opens the exhaust baffles, which matters because the four-cylinder doesn’t always sound special at low revs in normal automatic driving.
Let it rev, though, and the engine becomes far more charismatic, especially when the gearbox holds a gear long enough for the motor to do its best work.
The suspension is another strong point, keeping the Grecale composed through corners without making the ride brittle around town.
It stays flatter than its SUV shape might suggest, yet it can still deal with rough pavement and speed bumps without punishing everyone inside.
The 4-piston Brembo brakes add confidence, with firm response and easy modulation, while optional red calipers give the setup some welcome visual drama behind the silver and black wheels.
Wide Continental all-season tires provide plenty of grip, though they can follow grooves in worn asphalt enough for an attentive driver to notice.
Daily polish with a few very Maserati quirks
At highway speeds, the Grecale Modena is quiet enough for easy conversation, with wind and tire noise only becoming more apparent above 80 mph.
Fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined, respectable figures for a quick luxury SUV that encourages enthusiastic throttle use.
The Sonus faber audio system also deserves mention, delivering a clean, full sound that feels well matched to the rest of the cabin.
Not everything lands perfectly.
When the transmission hunts for the highest gear in relaxed driving, the engine note can lapse into ordinary four-cylinder territory, which isn’t exactly what buyers expect from a badge with this much history.
The turn signal sound is also oddly playful, more electronic chirp than refined luxury cue, though it’s more amusing than genuinely irritating.
With an as-tested price of $87,900, the Grecale Modena Hybrid isn’t inexpensive, but it feels coherent in a way that matters.
It’s for the buyer who wants a Maserati they can drive every day without giving up a sense of occasion, and who understands that the most interesting version isn’t always the one with the biggest engine.
