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Maserati bids farewell to the four-cylinder
Maserati is quietly, but with clear symbolism, drawing a line under a chapter that never quite worked. From model year 2026, the four-cylinder disappears from the Maserati Grecale range. No more 2.0-litre mild hybrid, no more entry-level engine that mainly made sense on paper. In its place comes something that fits the DNA of the Modena-based brand far better: a V6, derived from the iconic Nettuno engine.
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Grecale Modena becomes entry-level, but with six cylinders
The Grecale Modena moves into the role of entry version, but gains a stronger identity in the process. Under the bonnet now sits a detuned version of the 3.0-litre twin-turbo Nettuno V6, good for 386 hp. That's not only 60 hp more than the most powerful four-cylinder it replaces, it's above all a completely different experience.
Important detail: the price stays identical to that of the previous Modena. In other words: more cylinders, more power, more Maserati, without extra cost within the range.
The message is clear: anyone buying a Maserati today should also feel like they're driving something special.
Four-cylinder mild hybrid: rational, but never truly Maserati
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder mild hybrid was technically sound. With 296 or 325 hp, it was certainly not slow, but it always felt like a compromise. An engine that fit within emissions strategies and platform logic, but never quite matched the character you'd expect from the trident logo.
That chapter is now closed. The four-cylinder disappears entirely from the Grecale range, and with it the attempt to make Maserati “more accessible” through downsizing. The brand seems to acknowledge what enthusiasts have been whispering for a while: Maserati shouldn't be rational, but desirable.
Trofeo remains untouched: 523 hp of pure V6 power
For those who always wanted even more, there's still the Grecale Trofeo. It remains unchanged for 2026 and keeps its 523 hp Nettuno V6. No compromises, no watering down, just the brute, sporty interpretation of a performance SUV according to Maserati logic.
Electric stays, and gets smarter
Also interesting: the fully electric Grecale Folgore stays in the line-up and even gets an upgrade for 2026. Thanks to a new AWD disconnect function, range increases to 275 miles (roughly 443 km), a gain of about 30 miles.
Pricing in the US starts at $121,290, keeping the Folgore positioned as a luxurious, high-performance alternative, more lifestyle than volume product.
Verdict
This isn't a sales stunt, this is positioning. Maserati is choosing to be less “entry-level”, and once again more brand. The Grecale with V6 fits far better with the name, the history and the expectations customers have.
Whether this is enough to turn around disappointing sales figures remains the question. But in substance, this is a step in the right direction. A Maserati should never feel like a compromise. And with the farewell to the four-cylinder, the brand gets closer to that once again.
