The Italian company Maserati has ended the four-cylinder era, making the V6 engine an option for new cars and the beginning of changes with the 2026 Maserati Griccali!
Although Maserati Grecale is considered one of the latest cars of the Italian manufacturer, Maserati decided to make radical changes to the engine system with the 2026 cars, most notably the complete abandonment of the four-cylinder engine, which was the option to enter the world of the luxury brand.
Goodbye 4-cylinder engine in the 2026 Maserati Griccali
Maserati has decided to cancel its 2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, which was available in two powertrains:
- 296 hp
- 325 hp
Thus, the curtain falls on this engine, which was not very consistent with the identity of Maserati’s luxury sports cars, opening the way for a more powerful and prestigious option.
The Nettuno V6 engine becomes the basis
Instead, the Grecale Modena will become the new entry-level – standard-spec Standard car – but with a much more powerful engine, as it will be powered by a 3.0-litre Maserati Nettuno V6 twin-turbo engine with 386 hp (an increase of 60 hp compared to the previous four-cylinder).
What is noteworthy is that this engine is a reduced performance version of the famous Nettuno engine used in Maserati sports cars. It began with Maserati MC20 car (Maserati MC20), which gives the Gricalli car a character more in line with the history of the brand.
Price: More power and higher price
The global market price of the 2026 Maserati Griccali Medina Standard Edition with V6 engine will start at $86,495 (including $1,995 shipping fee).
The equivalent of approximately 324,000 Saudi riyals.
For comparison:
The price of the 2025 Griccali with a four-cylinder engine was starting at 79,895 US dollars, meaning that entering the world of Maserati with the highest real performance now requires about 7,000 additional dollars.
Trofeo category Without change
The Grecale Trofeo high-performance category continues as it is without any modifications, deriving its power from a 523-horsepower V6 twin-turbo engine. The price of a new Grecale Trofeo in the global market will start at 119,495 US dollars, equivalent to about 448,000 Saudi riyals.
Electric version She continues to be present
Maserati will not abandon the fully electric option, as the Maserati Grecale Folgore electric car continues with noticeable improvements:
- Range of up to 275 miles (about 443 km) on a single electric charge
- Increased range by 30 miles thanks to a system that disconnects all-wheel drive when needed
The price of the Italian electric car will start in the global market at 121,290 US dollars, approximately 455,000 Saudi riyals.
Maserati’s challenges continue
These amendments come at a sensitive time for Maserati, as:
- Sales of new Maserati cars fell by 48% in the first quarter of the year
- Global shipments decline by 14% through the end of September
Although the addition of a V6 engine may make the new price more acceptable to brand fans, paying more than $86,000 for a five-seat family SUV is still a difficult decision in a highly competitive market.
Conclusion
Maserati chose identity at the expense of diversity, and decided that a V6 engine would be the minimum entry into its world, a bold step that might restore some luster to the brand… but the question remains: Is the additional power enough to justify the higher price?
