Maserati didn't issue a thunderous press release. However, a close look at the American configurators reveals a major development in recent weeks: the SUV Grecale is now available in the USA in a V6 Modena version, at exactly the same price as the four-cylinder Modena. This decision is far from insignificant, especially at a time when the Italian brand is going through one of the most difficult periods in its recent history.
A Maserati V6 at four-cylinder prices
Until now, access to the V6 engine on the Maserati Grecale required a direct upgrade to the Grecale Trofeo, priced at $110,200. This was a steep price to pay, reserving the six-cylinder engine for the wealthiest customers in a country where V6 and V8 engines are king! The situation is now radically different on the American market.
The 2026 Grecale Modena V6 starts at $84,500, exactly the same price as the four-cylinder Grecale Modena. Under the hood is the in-house 3.0-liter V6, derived from the Nettuno, but here reduced to 385 hp, compared with 523 hp on the Trofeo (550 hp in Europe). Performance remains solid, with top speed increased to 160 mph (260 km/h), while retaining all-wheel drive and the overall performance of the excellent Giorgio platform. This drop in power is no accident. It enables Maserati to reposition its V6 as a more accessible alternative, without totally cannibalizing the Trofeo, which retains a clear advantage in pure performance.
An American exclusive...
It's worth noting that this Modena V6 version does not exist in Europe. Neither the French, German nor Italian configurators offer it at this stage. In these markets, the Grecale remains classically structured, with a four-cylinder on entry-level and mid-range versions, and the V6 reserved for the Trofeo. This choice reinforces the idea of a targeted decision, designed specifically for the United States. A country that is not only Maserati's number-one market, but also the one where the decline is currently the most worrying.
A direct response to Maserati's American crisis
The figures speak for themselves. Over the period January-November 2025, Maserati posts 39 % drop in U.S. salesits number-one market. Residual stocks of the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante continue to weigh heavily, while the Grecale, which has become the mainstay of the range, is struggling to compensate on its own for the gradual disappearance of older models. Against this backdrop, offering a V6-powered Maserati SUV at the price of a four-cylinder model clearly looks like a targeted relaunch attempt. The message is simple: restore desire, recreate desire, and above all offer a differentiating argument in the face of the competition.
Will this strategy remain limited to the United States, or does it prefigure a more global evolution of the Grecale range? For the time being, Maserati has not revealed any plans for Europe. However, the German example shows that the Grecale can become a real growth driver when the positioning is right.
This new version of the Grecale Modena V6 is not an industrial revolution, but it could represent a commercial turning point. By reintroducing the V6 at a more accessible price level, Maserati is clearly testing the American market, where the urgency is greatest. It remains to be seen whether this price cut, accompanied by a measured drop in performance, will be enough to halt the negative spiral observed for over a year. The answer will come in 2026, with figures to prove it. But one thing is certain: for the first time in a long time, Maserati seems to be adjusting its offering not out of ideology, but out of pragmatism.
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maserati Grecale | $69,900 | $77,900 |
| Maserati Grecale Modena | $78,500 | $84,500 |
| Maserati Grecale Modena V6 | $84,500 | |
| Maserati Grecale Trofeo | $110,200 | $117,500 |
| Maserati Grecale Folgore | $109,000 | $119,900 |
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