2023 Maserati Grecale Trofeo Review: The Exotic Small SUV

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024

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  • @TheStraightPipes
    @TheStraightPipes 11 месяцев назад +672

    Welcome to the dark side of loving Maseratis 😈

    • @kevin-qc7zv
      @kevin-qc7zv 11 месяцев назад +75

      It gets even darker when the maintenance bill hits you constantly.

    • @StreamerBTW99
      @StreamerBTW99 11 месяцев назад +9

      wow its the straight pipes

    • @StreamerBTW99
      @StreamerBTW99 11 месяцев назад +12

      my second favorite car review channel

    • @beanisjesus
      @beanisjesus 11 месяцев назад +5

      We NEED a straight pipes episode with Doug the next time one of you guys gets sick

    • @traderzzz123
      @traderzzz123 11 месяцев назад

      @@kevin-qc7zvold joke. 🥱 been excellent since 2019. Which one have you driven?

  • @superchargedsteve3411
    @superchargedsteve3411 11 месяцев назад +94

    I really love the interior, it's not just a huge step up for Maserati, but great for it's segment. And the quality is really really good now as well. One little thing I noticed in this video was in the corsa drive mode when it shows the performance data on the gage cluster screen, it showed 22 psi of boost! That is huge!!

    • @scrubplaceholder6216
      @scrubplaceholder6216 11 месяцев назад +7

      Obese car for obese people. This car would have been better in every way as a hatchback.

    • @superchargedsteve3411
      @superchargedsteve3411 11 месяцев назад +20

      @@scrubplaceholder6216 um, it's not a car. It's an SUV for a hot market segment now.

    • @scrubplaceholder6216
      @scrubplaceholder6216 11 месяцев назад +4

      It had 4 wheels and you need a drivers license. Its a car. And its fat and heavy. Made for fat people. If this car was a hatchback it would have been faster.
      Btw, SUV's have a locking differential and a truck chassis. This is a crossover.

    • @boutinboy
      @boutinboy 11 месяцев назад +17

      ​@scrubplaceholder6216 fat people? You really need to experience this in person, if you actually believe this is for fat people. It's waayy too tight in that cabin for "obesity". Besides, it's an Italian car, how many of those are ever made with obesity in mind?

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 11 месяцев назад

      @@scrubplaceholder6216 Fat people need to get around too.

  • @Henchman1977
    @Henchman1977 11 месяцев назад +4

    Methed up version will hit Hoovies channel in 2028, wrecked one with Tavarish in 2030 and bargain auction find example will appear in Samcrac's cow grazing field in the background of a video late 2030s.

  • @Entropied
    @Entropied 11 месяцев назад +31

    I might consider buying one in a year when they’re $10k

    • @draggy6544
      @draggy6544 11 месяцев назад +8

      Dont exaggerate they will at least be 12k

    • @Duramaxcho
      @Duramaxcho 11 месяцев назад +4

      LOL!! I actually think this might hold its value well

    • @draggy6544
      @draggy6544 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@Duramaxcho u dont know masarati do u?

    • @MichaelEilers
      @MichaelEilers 11 месяцев назад +2

      It will have to get in line with the $9k Alfas

    • @Duramaxcho
      @Duramaxcho 11 месяцев назад

      @@draggy6544 Uh, I actually owned a showroom Levante when it first came out back in ‘17 lol. Yes, I understand what’s going on but this might do well. It’s good to see that a prestigious company like Maserati is finally taking things seriously.

  • @yousif.s8800
    @yousif.s8800 11 месяцев назад +2

    On the climate screen you can swipe left and right to control the fan speed and swipe up and down for temperature adjustment. Maserati doesn’t want the clients to look down while your driving

  • @cy9nvs
    @cy9nvs 11 месяцев назад +14

    "Exotic" thing looks like the Ford Puma crossover that is being sold here in Europe. 😂

  • @dave_riots
    @dave_riots 11 месяцев назад +16

    Unless you live in California, people often associate Maserati as the next level of Dodge after your credit score jumped up from a humble 350 to a sky scraping 400.

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 11 месяцев назад +1

      (Laughs in 800 credit score)

    • @lcb8883
      @lcb8883 11 месяцев назад +3

      So, you're calling everyone dumb?

    • @dave_riots
      @dave_riots 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@lcb8883 Where did I say that?

    • @lcb8883
      @lcb8883 11 месяцев назад

      @@dave_riots you're right. Sorry.

  • @grantwalker7288
    @grantwalker7288 10 месяцев назад +2

    I rented one of these through Enterprise a couple of weeks ago and with all of the non-standard controls and placements, it's not a great choice to just throw someone the keys and send them out in a city they have never been in. I never found the headlights and had my passenger just go look at the rear to make sure they were on. Also when the climate system is off, there's no much indication of where it is or how to turn it on. I also spent more time than I'll admit trying to find the gear selector just to leave the garage.

  • @budokhai
    @budokhai 11 месяцев назад +382

    Doug, you used to show us the lighting of every car, turn signals and horn. Wish you could keep making it for us that will never see them in person

    • @Mr.Meme01
      @Mr.Meme01 11 месяцев назад +55

      He's gotten lazy with the reviews, he barely puts any effort into them anymore

    • @pauldzim
      @pauldzim 11 месяцев назад +29

      @@Mr.Meme01 Not to mention that ugly concrete garage/tunnel/whatever he is doing all the reviews in now

    • @kells9k
      @kells9k 11 месяцев назад +7

      I remember in one vid he had a wardrobe malfunction slip de la nip idk bout u boys but I'm tryna see some more

    • @Mr.Meme01
      @Mr.Meme01 11 месяцев назад +7

      @@pauldzim lol I think it's his house or cars and bids hq

    • @paperroutee
      @paperroutee 11 месяцев назад +3

      how when he makes these 20 minute+ videos

  • @jamesmurmurzancone4532
    @jamesmurmurzancone4532 11 месяцев назад +399

    Doug the kind of guy to dress up as Hoovies ex wife for Halloween

  • @curtbrown554
    @curtbrown554 11 месяцев назад +747

    The problem isn't just the price, it's the massive depreciation.

    • @aussie2uGA
      @aussie2uGA 11 месяцев назад +107

      It's why Maserati's always have to look gorgeous standing still. Because thats usually how you'll find them after a very short period of time.

    • @iBlewupthemoon98
      @iBlewupthemoon98 11 месяцев назад +89

      ​@@aussie2uGAThe prototype for the Levante was originally called the Kubang, which, according to Jeremy Clarkson, was "the noise it will make the day the warranty runs out"

    • @UCmbcOzJtKHxMdL71j19JVDA
      @UCmbcOzJtKHxMdL71j19JVDA 11 месяцев назад +76

      This will be a great buy at $45k in 5 years

    • @chartreux1532
      @chartreux1532 11 месяцев назад +33

      Depreciation is always insane with Maserati but it's not always because of Issues or lack of demand, just look at Lexus, they depreciate like hell (at least here in Europe) despite being reliable Cars.
      You can get a last gen LS with the V8 for about 10-20k and no high mileage, i still don't know why Lexus depreciates that hard while i know why Maserati, Aston Martin etc depreciate

    • @thepineappleburster4439
      @thepineappleburster4439 11 месяцев назад +10

      depreciation will be mitigated i believe since they wont overproduce as much

  • @Nilli4rock
    @Nilli4rock 11 месяцев назад +18

    I'm amazed Doug is still allowed to review maseratis lol

  • @kingzach74
    @kingzach74 11 месяцев назад +56

    12:59 You say that feels outdated, but honestly I wish more car manufacturers would consider that many cables are still only USB A rather than C. Having both in my opinion is the best option, that way you'll never be without a way to plug in.

    • @dmrsdump3994
      @dmrsdump3994 11 месяцев назад +3

      I do kinda see where he is coming from in a way. But you are correct. The vast, VAST majority of phone/gadget chargers are USB A still. And besides, other things exist. What if you have an old USB mini or micro powerbank for example?

    • @lolickypeepee23xdd6
      @lolickypeepee23xdd6 11 месяцев назад +1

      theres literally so many type A devices still, more than type C even id argue idk how that is "outdated" when the benefits of type C are not even needed for more basic devices and keep costs lower

    • @cbotten106
      @cbotten106 10 месяцев назад +1

      clearly, you aren't as hip and modern as doug, however, you are correct. for what's that's worth these days.

    • @Link_1129
      @Link_1129 8 месяцев назад

      FWIW, I doubt most Maserati owners have anything still running on USB-A.

  • @piercekuhn
    @piercekuhn 11 месяцев назад +11

    You killed on the styling, worse than an X5M? I think its the best proportioned in the class, and best looking by a long shot.

  • @fit_pharmd4830
    @fit_pharmd4830 11 месяцев назад +80

    Just want to let you know we love your videos and appreciate the fact that you adhere to the same schedule for years regardless of what is going on in your life.

    • @user-jk7yz3xs8z
      @user-jk7yz3xs8z 11 месяцев назад +1

      Who is ‘we’ ?

    • @fit_pharmd4830
      @fit_pharmd4830 11 месяцев назад

      @@user-jk7yz3xs8z Everyone who liked the comment I suppose.

    • @wilsonburley4894
      @wilsonburley4894 10 месяцев назад

      Changed the schedule. He is not doing Sunday which was usually short videos with quirky cars instead he speaks with his boring friends.

    • @ralph02136
      @ralph02136 10 месяцев назад

      @@user-jk7yz3xs8z His fans, not the nincompoops

    • @Randze
      @Randze 2 месяца назад

      ​@@wilsonburley4894😂

  • @itsmebillo
    @itsmebillo 11 месяцев назад +24

    For wind cars, don't forget about the Scirocco!

  • @adastraperaspera1716
    @adastraperaspera1716 11 месяцев назад +16

    Today is a happy day, Doug finally presents a Maserati again! Let´s see how much it get destroyed, despite me loving them all ;)
    Edit: Wait! He even likes it! There are still signs and wonders, as we say in germany xD

    • @megachonk9440
      @megachonk9440 11 месяцев назад

      He likes it... and thinks it will be unsuccessful. I tend to agree. People shopping for an SUV in the price point of the Grecale Trofeo are going to cross-shop it with the Cayenne GTS and Turbo. It's a premium compact SUV that is priced to compete with premium mid-sized SUVs. With a brand that has rather limited cachet in 2023. All those garbage "depreciation specials" with Dodge switch-gear are going to come back to haunt them now that they're trying to make actual premium vehicles again. All in all, the Grecale is going to be a really hard sell.

    • @an-dr6eu
      @an-dr6eu 11 месяцев назад

      @@megachonk9440 Wheres this nonsense comming from? Nobody will crossshop it with a Cayenne. If anything cause Maserrati also has the Levante if they want a bigger SUV. And M doesnt have a limited cache, lol. Those "depreciation specials" you speak about still sold in limited units and for tens of thousands of dollars more than its rivals. They're not a mass manufacturer. Its still a brand that has exotics on its portfolio, its very rare, very expensive and universally lauded as beautiful. This is for loaded people who want a small SUV for whatever. Theyre not searching the best car for their money.

    • @marciliojunior4919
      @marciliojunior4919 11 месяцев назад

      @@an-dr6eu i tend to agree, people who buy Italian cars well, buy Italian cars and are ready for all the nonsense that comes with them

  • @brenturquhart7090
    @brenturquhart7090 11 месяцев назад +68

    Funny, the clicking sound you get when the passenger changes the volume is exactly the same sound I get when I change the volume on my hearing aid.
    A little random, a bit strange, but I though I’d share it anyhow.

  • @cincyrovers
    @cincyrovers 10 месяцев назад +23

    I drove a Grecale Trofeo last night and was extremely impressed. I drive a 2023 Macan S with every performance option and the Grecale feels faster (although the real-world 0-60 is almost identical.) the Grecale feels more special than my Macan. It oozes charm and character, but I still think my Macan handles just a tiny bit better. It definitely steers better - although the Trofeo’s steering is wonderfully accurate, it is completely devoid of any feedback, to which my Macan offers a good amount of feedback. The 21 speaker Sonus Fabre stereo was amazing, it looks amazing and it performs better than anyone was expecting. It’s just too expensive. The one I drove was $117k and the dealer is taking $10-$12k off all Grecales they have on the lot. If the Trofeo was $90k, I’d probably buy it over the Macan. But it’s not, it’s just too expensive for what it is, despite being an exceptional performance crossover.

    • @Reko_89
      @Reko_89 8 месяцев назад

      I agree! Grossly overpriced

    • @cuoresportivo12
      @cuoresportivo12 5 месяцев назад +2

      Point is cars in Europe are better quality than USA, that's why your prices are lower. Maserati don't make cars for your market like Germans. When you buy Maserati its the same that is sold in Europe. Germans have factories in USA so they make less quality cars like you Americans are use to. So Maserati grecale price in Europe is same just like porce macan. Just to highlight base macan is 4k £ more than base grecale.
      So how much money is your Porsche macan?

    • @DMSslooko52
      @DMSslooko52 5 месяцев назад

      @@cuoresportivo12 I’ll still take a Cadillac or even a Lincoln over any European comparison any day of the week

  • @TheKappa1997
    @TheKappa1997 11 месяцев назад +29

    Here in italy this trofeo edition starts at 119k euros while the x3m competition at 115k … how can that gap be so huge in the us?

    • @Gordanovich02
      @Gordanovich02 11 месяцев назад +22

      BMW has an assembly plant in the States, probably allows them to dodge import duties.

    • @UndergroundVoice
      @UndergroundVoice 9 месяцев назад +1

      Tutte le BMW X sono assemblate in US

  • @flaS2k
    @flaS2k 11 месяцев назад +49

    So basically they have done what they have always done, create a great performing, great looking, and greatly over priced with the most depreciation…. It’s exactly what I want in a car. Seriously, I love it ❤️

    • @marciliojunior4919
      @marciliojunior4919 11 месяцев назад +11

      Italian car buyers are a different breed

    • @lucasworktv
      @lucasworktv 9 месяцев назад +1

      Overpriced?
      Look at Mercedes or audi 😂
      Or at any German

    • @micahhuge1474
      @micahhuge1474 9 месяцев назад

      this is way worse than those brands! lexus borrows a lot of toyota parts but Maserati borrows way more from dodge! they are just all bad and lexus offers more for the price and depreciation is MUCH less @@lucasworktv

    • @vynasdyzelis
      @vynasdyzelis 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@lucasworktv at least Lexus is reliable and isn't gonna depreciate every milisecond

    • @lucasworktv
      @lucasworktv 7 месяцев назад

      @@vynasdyzelis perhaps

  • @uniglez5264
    @uniglez5264 11 месяцев назад +9

    Italians know how to make a V6 sound great

  • @liangomez9079
    @liangomez9079 11 месяцев назад +10

    I will patiently wait for the Trofeo to tank in the second hand market, Would make a lot more sense in the 70s. With their history of depreciation and unsold inventory, this might be an. amazing compact suv to pickup one to two years from now.

  • @juanignacioelias6499
    @juanignacioelias6499 11 месяцев назад +11

    Doug - Just adding another car named after a wind: the Pagani "Zonda". Zonda, is a wind from the western mountains of Argentina.

  • @wb9504
    @wb9504 11 месяцев назад +8

    Doug demuro is the kind of guy to judge interior quality entirely based on screen quality 😂. Maserati leather always been nice and high quality.

  • @pinkraven4402
    @pinkraven4402 11 месяцев назад +20

    Wow, the interior looks sooo nice! Very cosy 🥰

  • @marcelhandsome6042
    @marcelhandsome6042 11 месяцев назад +8

    I think it looks more like an Aston Martin than the German trio with exclusivity sophistication Italian charisma flair its rivals simply can't match for that reason it justifies its more expensive price tag!

  • @lukerynkofs8678
    @lukerynkofs8678 11 месяцев назад +59

    Doug is the kind of guy to wear a basic t-shirt on Halloween and say “boo”

    • @interista9326
      @interista9326 11 месяцев назад +8

      Doug the kinda guy to dress up as doug for halloween

    • @Mike_and_Life
      @Mike_and_Life 11 месяцев назад +4

      The shirt says "boo", The Dougster loves efficiency.

    • @yes8032
      @yes8032 11 месяцев назад

      @@interista9326😂😂😂😂

    • @ZachGoethel
      @ZachGoethel 10 месяцев назад

      @@Mike_and_Life inside or outside shirt, though? Probably both.

  • @drunkenhobo8020
    @drunkenhobo8020 11 месяцев назад +53

    8:24 - That is the most prominently-placed manual backup I have ever seen. It's almost as if Maserati know that they are Maserati.

    • @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785
      @pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 11 месяцев назад +2

      True...and all cars can suffer from a dead battery, this makes things easier on the mechanic getting in and out while it's in the shop.... which it probably will be a lot, because it has a big M 👑 on it's grill.

    • @an-dr6eu
      @an-dr6eu 11 месяцев назад

      Its not a crown its a trident... Funny guy@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785

    • @an-dr6eu
      @an-dr6eu 11 месяцев назад +1

      How many cars do you know with electric door handles? Others tend to place a strip under the arm rests... Not that prominent

  • @john6274
    @john6274 11 месяцев назад +9

    Neighbor literally just got the car today parked in their driveway. I stared at it more than a few moments and thought: How do you pronounce Grecale? Thanks for answering that question, Doug

  • @doggedlydetermined7022
    @doggedlydetermined7022 11 месяцев назад +5

    Zero reason to buy this over a Porsche

    • @EhM-xt7pl
      @EhM-xt7pl 11 месяцев назад +2

      Not over a Cayenne, but it's a better car than the Macan.

    • @Evokyr
      @Evokyr 11 месяцев назад

      @@EhM-xt7pl It does compete wit the Cayenne tho (same size) not the Macan.

    • @Countspankulot
      @Countspankulot 10 месяцев назад

      At this point, you'd rather just toss a coin. This is genuinely impressive, it rides well,drives really nice and I think it looks pretty good too.

  • @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790
    @Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790 11 месяцев назад +6

    Someday, I buy a new Maserati Grecale SUV.

  • @dasgelbevomei1
    @dasgelbevomei1 11 месяцев назад +4

    Expensive Ford Puma

  • @michaellafave1886
    @michaellafave1886 11 месяцев назад +44

    "Small SUV" that accommodates a 6'3" guy in back ;-) We have a Stelvio Quadrifoglio (same basic vehicle) and it is the best performance SUV to drive but to be fair...we occasionally run out of trunk space on the cottage run. Easy enough to fix...added a roof box. It's our second Alfa and happy to report we've only ever had one issue which was a sensor replaced under warranty.

    • @hman0007
      @hman0007 11 месяцев назад +3

      Just finished 4 years in my Stelio. Great driving SUV, only bettered by the Macan, but the Porsche is tiny, 4 seater only. I looked at this Maserati in the show room and was shocked that it was exactly the same car as the Stelvio with a new interior and different engine.

    • @cuoresportivo12
      @cuoresportivo12 5 месяцев назад +1

      Small SUV 😂😂😂 for d segment, 4.8m hahaha Americans😅😅

    • @cuoresportivo12
      @cuoresportivo12 5 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@hman0007don't understand why macan is better than Stelvio?

    • @michaellafave1886
      @michaellafave1886 5 месяцев назад

      @@cuoresportivo12 It's not more fun to drive but I have to admit it's more solidly put together material / feel wise. That said though...gives it a more luxury than sport feel. Definitely too small if Stelvio is too small LOL

    • @hman0007
      @hman0007 5 месяцев назад

      @@cuoresportivo12 Driving dynamics feel better in the Macan.

  • @Reko_89
    @Reko_89 11 месяцев назад +8

    Fantastic job Maserati!!

  • @Dontjuststareatit
    @Dontjuststareatit 11 месяцев назад +43

    I have the GT from the dealer for the week, it’s pretty fun. The exhaust pop when manual shifting is addicting. Interior is really nice. I’d rather have the Stelvio for styling and handling though.

  • @AdamG1983
    @AdamG1983 11 месяцев назад +11

    I can smell the depreciation from here.

  • @gagejaeger7072
    @gagejaeger7072 11 месяцев назад +4

    You forgot the Plymouth Breeze in the “wind car” category! 😂😂

  • @Rosso488
    @Rosso488 11 месяцев назад +7

    I like how the infotainment screen isn't on top of the dash like on a Mercedes. Also cars named after wind you forgot about the Pagani Huayra.

  • @cristianfamigliuolo
    @cristianfamigliuolo 11 месяцев назад +12

    Sorry Doug The rear door opening exists, 😊but it is not under as in fronts but next to the window buttons.
    A curiosity, the Passat was originally a sailing cargo 😊 it still exists parked in the port of Travemunde in East Germany. I think I'm one of the few who slept on that ship.

    • @marvin4827
      @marvin4827 11 месяцев назад

      I think he got confused with the VW Sirrocco...

  • @informationexchange4085
    @informationexchange4085 6 месяцев назад +3

    I almost bought the 2024 Grecale Trofeo. Then I test drove the newer Stelvio Quadrifoglio with their larger 21" tires, better tuned exhaust for better performance, among a few other things, and sat in the Sparco racing seats.... a sport car purist vehicle. I bought the QV with the same performance and saved over $20K.

  • @FaizMehdi13
    @FaizMehdi13 11 месяцев назад +10

    Pretty much every car on this list has a 6 for handling so Surprised to see this car also get 6 especially after Doug saying it’s probably the best handling Small SUV he’s driven. Shouldn’t it be like 7-8 in that category??

    • @scrubplaceholder6216
      @scrubplaceholder6216 11 месяцев назад +2

      Its still an obese crossover. Will never handle as good as a normal car.

    • @garytryan
      @garytryan 11 месяцев назад +5

      The numbers mean nothing. His review are for entertainment. He doesn't care about the numbers.

    • @CarlVandenberg
      @CarlVandenberg 11 месяцев назад +6

      @@garytryan Agreed, his numbers have never made much sense. He also said the car took a hit in value due to it's price, but it got a 6 which was tied for the highest number on the list in that category.

    • @cbotten106
      @cbotten106 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@garytryan I think Doug starts with the total score and works backward.

  • @arnoldrocheteau4497
    @arnoldrocheteau4497 11 месяцев назад +2

    I'm really pleased this is expensive and exclusive because jealous peasant haters on here don't deserve a car like this! they don't appreciate Italian beauty class sophistication its only for the higher classes! Lower class peasants should stick to the common usual offerings!

  • @GautamAtri
    @GautamAtri 11 месяцев назад +14

    That is one of the best V6 Exhaust Sounds of all time. Wow

    • @aarontaylor1040
      @aarontaylor1040 11 месяцев назад +3

      Than you haven’t heard a Jag f-type V6

    • @GautamAtri
      @GautamAtri 11 месяцев назад +2

      r1040 Ahh good reminder, that one pretty cool too. But I do think this one just sounds angrier.

    • @gallonofpatrick
      @gallonofpatrick 10 месяцев назад

      @@aarontaylor1040 sounds like a Z or G…the ferrari f160 v6 sounds the BEST or even the new 296 gtb

  • @WhenItsHalfPastFive
    @WhenItsHalfPastFive 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is literally just a Honda HRV or Porsche Macan with a Maserati Logo on it.

  • @JohnJoannou-xq5rq
    @JohnJoannou-xq5rq 11 месяцев назад +62

    Finally, a Maserati that's built properly. Under the stewardship of Stellantis, but it's a good looker, great quality, and I've seen one in the UK! It's a little thing but it sounds great!! Brilliant video as always, Doug!!

    • @Ethan_Alexandur
      @Ethan_Alexandur 11 месяцев назад +12

      You’re joking right

    • @DJ_MikeyB
      @DJ_MikeyB 11 месяцев назад

      @@Ethan_Alexandur I feel like im taking crazy pills after this vid and in these comments...

    • @boutinboy
      @boutinboy 11 месяцев назад +17

      I tested these in pre-production. The performance and drivability aspect, I believe, will genuinely win hearts everywhere. It is a tremendous machine.
      However, the longevity and durability testing we simulated over nearly 100k miles, did not instill confidence. I'm hoping they tighten the bolts a bit tighter at the production level. Otherwise...oof.

    • @v12-s65
      @v12-s65 11 месяцев назад +11

      @@Ethan_Alexandur why joking? I would prefer it over an X3M. It‘s a great car

    • @megachonk9440
      @megachonk9440 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@boutinboy Performance and driveability aren't why people buy $110K vehicles. It has to have cachet, and Maserati has spent the last several decades squandering the value of their brand on "depreciation specials". For years they were using Dodge switchgear and infotainment systems. And as for durability... well, this would be the first Maserati that wasn't a dumpster fire in living memory. At this price point, they're competing with the Cayenne GTS, and maybe even the Turbo. It's a bigger, more practical SUV for about the same money, offers similar performance, and... nobody's going to cringe and snicker when you roll up to a swanky shindig in a Porsche.

  • @cccccccccccccccc5858
    @cccccccccccccccc5858 10 месяцев назад +3

    THIS(!!!) is the Best Luxury-Sport SUV on the Market! I have been waiting for Dougs Review. Better than the Macan, Better than the Cayenne.
    There are So Many Nice and Elegant touches in the Interior that Doug did not talked about, plus the High Quality Sound System.

  • @Pascini
    @Pascini 11 месяцев назад +17

    If there is no toothpaste to show the panel gaps, i will be disappointed.

  • @RazeenMujarrab
    @RazeenMujarrab 11 месяцев назад +3

    this car deserved a higher dougscore. He talked so much about the amazing handling and then just gave it a 6? That's the average score of all the other badly handling SUVs! Same with the styling, this car is beautiful imo. It got less than the X5M? Come on man...

  • @RetroKingOG
    @RetroKingOG 11 месяцев назад +3

    Much better materials you say, as if you haven’t seen the base trims!
    And to answer you with why they don’t offer a spare tire; is the same reason every other luxury brand doesn’t either.
    Most luxury brands give their cars run flat tires; which is both good and bad at the same time.
    Brands that give their vehicles run flats, won’t allow you to change your tires to normal tires at the dealership. Another disadvantage would be the fact the tires can be extremely expensive to replace, therefore brands won’t give you a spare.
    The benefit being once you pop a tire, they can still run another 50 miles before going completely flat!

  • @alexibarra4675
    @alexibarra4675 11 месяцев назад +4

    Sir that’s a Dodge

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni 11 месяцев назад +1

      Interior screams Alfa Romeo, especially the steering wheel and the location of the start/stop button. I'm 99% sure this is a slightly redesigned Stelvio.

    • @alexibarra4675
      @alexibarra4675 11 месяцев назад

      @@damilolaakanni Alfa’s and Maserati usually have similar designs… but that price is insaneeeeeee

    • @stefanomarchi3542
      @stefanomarchi3542 10 месяцев назад

      That's the Alfa Romeo Tonale

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni 10 месяцев назад

      @stefanomarchi3542 I doubt it. Some sources say that this is a rear biased AWD, the Tonale is front drive biased. From Wikipedia: "the Grecale shares the company's Giorgio platform with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the fifth generation Jeep Grand Cherokee". Also, it uses the ZF 8 speed automatic transmission from those models.

  • @vernonpaigejr.1517
    @vernonpaigejr.1517 11 месяцев назад +5

    That's freaking crazy. 500 hp in something this small

  • @felixneri8608
    @felixneri8608 11 месяцев назад +33

    I would suggest also comparing this to the basic AM DBX. Similar power/performance, similar cachet, similar interior quality... But 50% cheaper. Great job Maserati!

    • @Ametisti
      @Ametisti 11 месяцев назад +5

      I certainly wouldn't agree with it having the brand power as Aston Martin. Also, the DBX is bigger, it's a bit longer than a Levante. The Levante Trofeo seemingly starts ~£131k and the base DBX apparently ~£158k, so looking at those two might be a better comparison.

    • @legioner9
      @legioner9 11 месяцев назад

      @@Ametisti True.

    • @legioner9
      @legioner9 11 месяцев назад +2

      @felixneri: Aston Martin has far more elements manually made than any other SUV on the market in the world. Similar to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Those 2 are in a league of their own when coming to interior quality.

    • @JakeDrives1
      @JakeDrives1 11 месяцев назад +1

      the DBX is a much larger and more technical vehicle. Also, infinitely more bespoke. No comparison. DBX competes with MB GLE, Porsche Cayenne, Bentayga, Audi Q8 etc. This does not. It's a size smaller.

    • @ARKAEA33
      @ARKAEA33 11 месяцев назад

      Technically, Maserati's Fuoriserie program will customize however you want, but then you would be paying Aston Martin money depending on how many bespoke options you select regardless.@@JakeDrives1

  • @vicentecontrerassoux1660
    @vicentecontrerassoux1660 11 месяцев назад +8

    7:15 2014 Lada Niva, the ones that they still build on the old 70's chassis... You turn the lights on and off, or select the parking lights, with a three-way switch right around the climate controls, but you select normal lights or high beams on a stock to the left of the steering wheel, which is NOT the same one that contrlos the turn signals. Amaizingly quitky car, I love it.

    • @jwalster9412
      @jwalster9412 11 месяцев назад +6

      Lada- continuing the USSR tradition 40 years after its collapse.

    • @vicentecontrerassoux1660
      @vicentecontrerassoux1660 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@jwalster9412
      I genuinely appreciate how they keep making these. Not just a retro car, but THE old car, with some added modern amenities... Some... Meaning airbags, drive-by-wire, hydraulic steering and a more modern engine. Nothing else, I think... XD it would never pass US safety standards...
      But it's a fun car. Anemic engine, but torquey enough to take off road and pretty reliable mechanically... Not electronically...

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 11 месяцев назад +1

      Before Russia started their shenanigans I was considering importing a Niva. They're crappy but they're so simple that they can be fixed with a hammer and an empty vodka bottle. The separate high beam stick seems common for Fiat-based designs as the Yugo was the same way.

  • @hman0007
    @hman0007 11 месяцев назад +2

    Isn’t this just a rebadged Stelvio with a new interior and different engine?

  • @audriusbaranauskas6227
    @audriusbaranauskas6227 11 месяцев назад +14

    wow 80% less power for the base model. 525hp - 80% that's 105hp. Crazy, but I trust Doug!

    • @jacobstair7311
      @jacobstair7311 11 месяцев назад +10

      ​@@click9914I think that's what he meant. Looks like the base model has 295hp so 525 would be around 80% more.

    • @audriusbaranauskas6227
      @audriusbaranauskas6227 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@jacobstair7311 yeah you're right, I was just being ironic in my comment. Percentages are tricky like that though.

  • @87csd
    @87csd 3 месяца назад +1

    Yesss! I love that you gave the Passat some love in this video... But boring fact - many VW's are named after winds actually. Scirocco, Golf (Gulf), and Jet(ta).

  • @Jurica_Ruic
    @Jurica_Ruic 11 месяцев назад +4

    There is wind in Adriatic sea area called Greco Levante, so both names are used in Maserati nomenclature.

  • @ARKAEA33
    @ARKAEA33 11 месяцев назад +1

    We need to stop saying "pretty good interior" on these when it is now class-leading. There's no other SUV this size with a comparable interior quality and design, and it also has the backseat space and amenities of a midsize SUV instead of a compact, which again from a use perspective means it really should compete more with the Cayenne and X5 than the Macan and X3. Essentially, as Doug said, it now *is* the best in its segment, and consequently has the price to match. Just pick up one at the end of a 3 year corporate lease for $60-70K from a certified Maserati dealer and get a 5 year warranty without the inflated asking price.

  • @joshbacon8241
    @joshbacon8241 11 месяцев назад +16

    Why is the MC20’s twin turbo Nettuno V6 detuned for use in the Grecale Trofeo?
    I believe one reason was so it would be better suited to a car like the Grecale, given the MC20’s higher-revving nature and peakier power and torque curves wouldn’t exactly have been the best fit for a car like this.

    • @ThomasFerrugia
      @ThomasFerrugia 11 месяцев назад +14

      Because it doesn't look good to advertise that their mini SUV makes just as much power as their flagship performance car.

    • @Alfatester
      @Alfatester 11 месяцев назад +1

      Because it's not the engine from the mc20. The Grecale is based on the stelvio qv. That's the engine from the stelvio. Just search online some engine photo from the stelvio. It's the same platform and engine... I really don't understand this GIGANTIC mistake doug just did

    • @josedealbuquerquejr.941
      @josedealbuquerquejr.941 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@Alfatesterit’s a different engine, despite same engine cover of the Stelvio. The Netuno has 2 combustion chambers, it’s really a detuned version of the MC20 engine

    • @TheBoski7
      @TheBoski7 11 месяцев назад

      I can confirm this .. I have worked to the development of both versions ..@@josedealbuquerquejr.941

    • @TheBoski7
      @TheBoski7 11 месяцев назад +1

      if you drive an MC20 you will immediately understand that an SUV cannot have the same exact powertrain of a street legal race car....

  • @rustler08
    @rustler08 11 месяцев назад +1

    Ah yes, the small SUV. Man, imagine if you went even smaller for more performance. Yeah, let's go back to cars!
    People bought SUVs because they wanted larger, more practical cars. Losing practicality to say you have 500hp or an expensive Audi Q5 is going to be hard to sell.

  • @man_on_wheelz
    @man_on_wheelz 11 месяцев назад +11

    Yoooo I like the idea of a wearable key! Especially in something like a Maserati, walking around quietly flexing that you drive a Masi.

  • @Evokyr
    @Evokyr 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is considered a small SUV nowadays? Damn, must be seen as one in the US only.
    Also... it's competing against the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q5, BMW X5 etc. all the same size. The ones mentioned in the video like the Macan are way smaller than this thing.

  • @cashkenterprises5584
    @cashkenterprises5584 11 месяцев назад +14

    I love the wristband key. Is this available as an aftermarket item for other cars?

    • @yvanahernandez
      @yvanahernandez 11 месяцев назад

      Just a comment on the wristband key. It is just to open/unlock the car and the battery can' t be replaced to maintain the active lifestyle (waterproof) capability. In order to make it work, you need to set the configuration of the car to be automatically locked once the key is away from the car, it literally works like that, walk 3ft (1 mtr) away and the car will lock, if you have the wristband key, will unlock once you get close enough. So, aftermarket with this functionality, hard to tell, but perhaps they make it so it locks and unlocks from the wristband, now... Wouldn't that be considered "hacking" if is aftermarket? 🙂.

  • @babylonsinner
    @babylonsinner 11 месяцев назад +1

    Always been a car guy but, I've lost the plot along the way. 20 years as a mechanic and I've never seen so much expensive junk down the road. None of the new cars will last ten years but who cares?! We'll all be living in 15 minutes cities soon, who'll need a car when we can (must) rent a scooter?!

  • @aussie2uGA
    @aussie2uGA 11 месяцев назад +10

    Maserati's always have to look good standing still because thats usually how you'll find them after a very short period of time.

    • @rudfil
      @rudfil 11 месяцев назад +4

      Maserati always the whipping boy but never mention Land Rovers or Jaguars.

  • @hagakuru
    @hagakuru 11 месяцев назад +1

    wish they would stop calling this segment "SUVs" and call them what they are - crossovers. manufactures know that SUVs are hot right now so they name everything an SUV - whereas 15 years ago they were crossovers.

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 11 месяцев назад +6

    Batman has the Batcave. Superman has the Fortress of Solitude.
    I wonder what Doug calls his filming space. The DeMuro Zone?

  • @wile123456
    @wile123456 11 месяцев назад +1

    Compact SUV's/Crossovers are just shittier hatchbacks. Waste more space, has less space inside ot use.
    It's the worst car design humanity has invented.

  • @dole9783
    @dole9783 11 месяцев назад +3

    GranTurismo next please 🙏

  • @rustler08
    @rustler08 11 месяцев назад +1

    Look at the horrible fitment of that front bumper, where it meets the fender. Good lord, that's early Tesla quality. On a $100k Maserati.

  • @riyanchangela
    @riyanchangela 11 месяцев назад +4

    I love this car!!❤

  • @arunaudi9768
    @arunaudi9768 11 месяцев назад +1

    So basically, an Audi Q5, but the fuel efficiency is not as good and also the reliability is trash. Looks good though, so I’m in.

  • @Alfatester
    @Alfatester 11 месяцев назад +6

    Hello doug, no the V6 is not borrowed from the mc20, the Grecale is based on the stelvio quadrifoglio platform, so the trofeo it's basically a stelvio quadrifoglio. Same power level, same engine. If you take a look at the engine on the stelvio qv is exactly the same as the Grecale one, except for the badging.

    • @megachonk9440
      @megachonk9440 11 месяцев назад +7

      The V6 in the Stelvio is the 2,891 CC 690T engine derived from the Ferrari/Maserati F154 V8. The V6 in the Grecale Trofeo is the 2,992 CC Nettuno engine that was developed for the MC20. The Nettuno is almost certainly derived from the 690T (or a separate V6 fork of the F154), because there are a lot of similarities, but Maserati insists it's an all-new in-house Maserati engine design. In any case, they're probably related, but they definitely aren't the same engine, and unlike what you claimed, they aren't rated at the same power. Again, it's similar, but similar is not "the same thing". The 2.0L Multiair turbo is the same engine in both the Stelvio and Grecale, though. As for the platform, yes, it is based on the same Giorgio architecture as the Stelvio, but so is the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Alfa Romeo Giulia and Maserati GranTurismo (which also uses the 3.0L Nettuno V6, which means this same engine is used in 3 models with 4 different tunes all making different levels of power). So on this same platform are 3 different SUVs (4 if you consider the Grand Cherokee L a separate model), a sedan, and a grand touring coupe, all of which are different vehicles with different target markets and having different dimension (including wheelbase).
      Here's some pointless trivia. The Stelvio is marketed as a mid-sized SUV. The Grecale is marketed as a compact SUV. The Grecale is, in fact, larger in all dimensions as well as the heavier of the two vehicles. Go figure.

    • @Alfatester
      @Alfatester 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@megachonk9440 nice trivia but I worked for maserati while was developing the Grecale and it's basically a stelvio quadrifoglio verde. Part numbers are the same. Engine bay is the same... Maybe the bare block is not identical with the stelvio qv but everything else is

    • @josedealbuquerquejr.941
      @josedealbuquerquejr.941 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@Alfatesterit’s not the same engine, they just use same engine plastic cover, it’s not only size difference, the concept is distinct, the Netuno has 2 combustion chambers and was designed in house by Maserati. Of course for budget reasons, using as many resources and support from other companies of Stelantis group, that’s the main advantage of being part of a big car corporation

    • @Alfatester
      @Alfatester 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@josedealbuquerquejr.941 i understand your point, bare block + heads. All the rest is from the alfa. The nettuno is dry sump, this is not. And it's a good thing, I am not saying it's a shame. But all the accessories are from the qv v6

    • @jasonknight5863
      @jasonknight5863 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@Alfatester well you’d never tell if it’s an Alfa because this Grecale is a lot bigger of a S.U.V than the Alfa ever was. In addition a lot more beautiful.

  • @rushgush
    @rushgush 11 месяцев назад +1

    Matthew 16:26
    26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

  • @arkjag2991
    @arkjag2991 11 месяцев назад +18

    I feel like Maserati is stepping up their game. Would love to see a review of the new GranTurismo.

    • @kells9k
      @kells9k 11 месяцев назад

      I have one, it's trash.

    • @arkjag2991
      @arkjag2991 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@kells9k big if true

  • @LoveTheFlyover
    @LoveTheFlyover 11 месяцев назад +1

    Doug, when talking price we need you to get away from 'starting at' since we all know certain brands have options that can add 50% to the 'starting at' price... aka a Macan GTS gets over 100k without breaking a sweat, and easily to 110+ while leaving plenty on the table for options.

    • @spaniardsrmoors6817
      @spaniardsrmoors6817 11 месяцев назад

      Yep, Porksche prices are w/o options, add those and add $20-30K or more

  • @thibaultmberabahizi9381
    @thibaultmberabahizi9381 11 месяцев назад +6

    What a magnificent piece of work

  • @chase1as
    @chase1as 7 месяцев назад +1

    Inside & out it looks alot more expensive and special than a Macan, not to mention less common. Just dont worry about depreciation if you have the $

  • @phil4086
    @phil4086 11 месяцев назад +6

    I always smile when SUVs have a drive mode supposed for track use. Makes as much sense as an off-road mode in a low to the ground sports car.

    • @Akuyah.official
      @Akuyah.official 11 месяцев назад +1

      You'd be surprised how well they'd handle. These C(ompact)UV's are basically hot hatchbacks with taller side sills

  • @arkanraznatovic5444
    @arkanraznatovic5444 11 месяцев назад +2

    Maserati Fecale 😂😂😂

  • @dusandestanovic5884
    @dusandestanovic5884 11 месяцев назад +24

    It's fantastic. We need more of you, Doug, nobody does it like you do.

  • @globotecinc.3018
    @globotecinc.3018 11 месяцев назад +2

    The way the clock changes for the voice control system reminds me of HAL 9000 from the movie 2001 A Space Odyssey.

  • @RainyRed
    @RainyRed 11 месяцев назад +6

    I’m so clumsy I couldn’t handle the drive buttons in the middle or the start button on the wheel. I’d be pushing that all of the time by accident 😂😂😂😂

    • @AzVfL
      @AzVfL 11 месяцев назад +1

      Same, that's the worst placement & execution ever…

    • @x-raycat4790
      @x-raycat4790 2 месяца назад

      After having one for 3 days as courtesy can confirm these being buttons at all, but the placement is terrible

    • @x-raycat4790
      @x-raycat4790 2 месяца назад

      You don’t push by accident, but can’t find then instinctively quickly like you need!

  • @robgriffin4801
    @robgriffin4801 11 месяцев назад +1

    Why have car manufacturers been raiding the dustbins for all those huge bezel screens that no one has wanted for a decade? Especially on a car like this with its price tag, it is just garish and already dated.

  • @Secondvenus
    @Secondvenus 11 месяцев назад +2

    Neat video Doug

    • @idostuff480
      @idostuff480 11 месяцев назад +2

      you can't possibly have watched the entire video, it released a minute ago

  • @jeffh1775
    @jeffh1775 11 месяцев назад +2

    To expensive for my blood

  • @dylanchapgier9504
    @dylanchapgier9504 11 месяцев назад +3

    Sad there’s no Toothpaste tube test in the door panel. Looked pretty big.

  • @NotDave_x
    @NotDave_x 11 месяцев назад +2

    I'll definitely get one for 20k ten years from now.

  • @Duramaxcho
    @Duramaxcho 11 месяцев назад +4

    Maserati finally stepping up their game. Looks beautiful! I may consider this or the Porsche Macan Turbo EV

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 11 месяцев назад

      The paint on this one looks bad. They forgot to polish it. I suppose it wouldn't be a Maserati if it was well-built.

    • @jasonknight5863
      @jasonknight5863 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@bwofficial1776 the paint on this is a $4,500 option it’s Matt paint. Nice try though with your old wives tail because you can’t afford the paint option let alone the car.

    • @Duramaxcho
      @Duramaxcho 7 месяцев назад

      @@jasonknight5863 LOL!

  • @thedetailsaredark1607
    @thedetailsaredark1607 11 месяцев назад +13

    I had a 2015 Porshe Macan Turbo.
    That still looks amazing, in the right colors and def the 21 inch wheels. Mine was in an amazing blue (idr what it was called) but the air suspension was amazing, it drove better than anything I ever drove. Nothing rattled or made any weird noises. The exhaust note was all that. It was an amazing car as it came from the factory but it was a 90 plus k specd porshe.

    • @reformedgarbage5415
      @reformedgarbage5415 11 месяцев назад +3

      Well that's cheap now!

    • @bradythegenius2123
      @bradythegenius2123 11 месяцев назад +4

      This in like 3-5 years would be an INSANE used car

    • @marcelhandsome6042
      @marcelhandsome6042 11 месяцев назад +5

      Yes, but Porsche is common Maserati is exclusive.

    • @vmx2266
      @vmx2266 11 месяцев назад

      @@marcelhandsome6042 but porsche is still better in performance, reliability, and everything else

    • @marcelhandsome6042
      @marcelhandsome6042 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@vmx2266 Load of crap comment! Grecale is a brand-new model that has had rave reviews motoring journalists have praised its first-rate build quality, driving dynamics etc... Grecale beats a Macan on interior space boot space! beats a BMW X4M Competition! In a drag (source: RUclips) so would beat a Macan! reliability? Oh really?......based on what facts or evidence? It's a brand new model.

  • @Dayz3O6
    @Dayz3O6 11 месяцев назад +2

    Any car that change the gear selector to a bunch of buttons or round nob controller is a big no. If it is not broken dont fix it.

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 11 месяцев назад

      What's old is new again. Push-button shifters were all the rage in the 1950s. I'm happy column shifters are making a minor comeback.

    • @jasonknight5863
      @jasonknight5863 11 месяцев назад

      Exactly one of my Favorite cars from the Movie 🍿 “Christine” a 1958 Plymouth Fury has push button in the dash. I love that design. And now having the Grecale I adore it honestly. It’s very easy to use and feel more manufacturers should do this.
      Column mounted shifters from old American cars feature highly on lots of Newer Mercedes models like the E and S Class. I dig it:)

  • @antonnation
    @antonnation 11 месяцев назад +3

    Hey Doug, I saw on your website Cars and Bids listing with the Lada and I believe it would be really cool to make a review of this car. If you thought Gaz Volga the worst car ever, just try to drive this Lada

  • @hachiroku8677
    @hachiroku8677 11 месяцев назад +1

    3:53 most millennials are actually driving beaten up Nissan Altimas to payday loan agencies regularly.

  • @Darx97
    @Darx97 11 месяцев назад +3

    while watching this video this thing already started to depreciate

  • @parikshitsingal553
    @parikshitsingal553 11 месяцев назад +1

    Not sure what Maserati is actually doing or what direction they are going towards they look confused af

  • @feistyfinn9365
    @feistyfinn9365 11 месяцев назад +7

    It’s gonna sell like the Dodge Hornet! With 400+ days of supply sitting in lots!

    • @wile123456
      @wile123456 11 месяцев назад

      Maserati always overproduce their models, fail to sell them, and have them fall to low value on the used market so everyone avoids the dealer

  • @vipraz119
    @vipraz119 11 месяцев назад +1

    Cool SUV.. but I see them offering 30-40k discounts to sell them and ultimately do extremely poor in the used market just like all the other Maseratis.

    • @themaseratiinn5743
      @themaseratiinn5743 11 месяцев назад

      What are you talking about.. This model just came out!!!!

    • @bwofficial1776
      @bwofficial1776 11 месяцев назад

      @@themaseratiinn5743 While it did just come out, Maserati is well-known for offering generous discounts and lease deals and is infamous for heavy depreciation. Past performance is a good indication of future performance. Maybe this car will buck the trend or maybe dealers will treat it like every other Levante and Ghibli that they've gone to extreme measures to offload onto customers.

  • @ruk2023--
    @ruk2023-- 11 месяцев назад +4

    A buddy of mine took his Urus to a track day and had pictures on Instagram. I couldn't believe how many people had turned up in a performance SUV. One of the few times I've been truly surprised in recent years.

    • @scrubplaceholder6216
      @scrubplaceholder6216 11 месяцев назад +1

      And everyone with a normal car passed them because crossovers like the uris cannot corner like a normal, non obese car?
      Like, an Audi RS3 is even faster on track then a Urus.

    • @ruk2023--
      @ruk2023-- 11 месяцев назад

      Maybe they did. That wasn't my point. My point was that people are taking them not that they are slower or faster or anything other than just there.@@scrubplaceholder6216

  • @CrystalClearWith8BE
    @CrystalClearWith8BE 11 месяцев назад +2

    This Italian compact luxury crossover SUV is literally a Porsche Macan beater and is a similar SUV as a Macan in terms of exterior design.