Maserati on Thursday unveiled updated versions of the Grecale, GranTurismo, and GranCabrio. The Stellantis subsidiary calls it an «evolution» of its three core model lines.

Expectations ahead of the announcement were modest. New bumpers and grilles along with updated digital cockpit systems seemed likely, but powertrain changes did not.

More Power for the Trofeo

The technical specifications now released are a pleasant surprise.

The GranTurismo Trofeo will deliver 590 horsepower, up 40 horsepower from the previous 550-horsepower model. The GranCabrio Trofeo follows suit, also reaching 590 horsepower. Maserati describes both as a «further development» of the familiar 3-liter twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine rather than an entirely new unit.

A New Engine Variant for the Grecale

The battery-electric Folgore versions of the GranTurismo and GranCabrio keep their continuous output of 760 horsepower but gain range. A new AWD-disconnect system that decouples the front axle when needed pushes the GranTurismo Folgore's range to as much as 540 kilometers, 86 kilometers more than its predecessor. The GranCabrio Folgore's range climbs by 68 kilometers to up to 508 kilometers.

For the Grecale SUV, the key addition is a new engine variant: a six-cylinder twin-turbo with 390 horsepower, closing the previous gap between the mild-hybrid four-cylinders (250 to 330 horsepower) and the 530-horsepower Trofeo. The lineup grows from five variants to six.

Facelift or More?

Maserati also worked on aerodynamics, tires, and energy management for the fully electric Grecale Folgore. The manufacturer now cites a maximum range of up to 580 kilometers.

Visually, the changes amount to a model refresh: revised front bumpers with a more pronounced «shark nose,» new clear-lens taillights on the GranTurismo and GranCabrio, new wheel designs, and new colors. Inside, there is a redesigned, motorsport-inspired steering wheel, an octagonal digital clock with a metal crown, and a newly styled PRND gear selector.

Return to Modena

The new GranTurismo and GranCabrio models are built at the Modena plant Maserati shifted production back to last November from Stellantis' Mirafiori plant in Turin (finews reported). The Grecale continues to be built unchanged at Stellantis' separate Cassino plant between Rome and Naples.

DACH chief Roland Staehler told finews last year that the brand is betting on expansion rather than retreat despite a difficult market environment. New models are expected, possibly starting next year, to fill the gaps left by the discontinued Levante, Ghibli, and Quattroporte.