Another special-edition SUV arrives in purple and yellow, proving that paint jobs can’t save a struggling luxury brand
Stellantis has found a way to keep the lights on its struggling Maserati brand by constantly unveiling special editions. It’s a familiar formula from Modena: take a standard model, mix in some eye-catching paint, dress up the cabin, and give it a name that sounds like a limited-run perfume.
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Not long after the launch of the Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato and the slightly updated Folgore with a longer range, the SUV now appears again in a new guise called Lumina Blue.
True to Maserati tradition, this latest Grecale depends on bespoke exterior and interior details to stand apart from the standard version, though it offers no changes to design or performance. The Lumina Blu starts with the Modena trim, although Stellantis has also shared images of a version that appears to use the base Grecale as its foundation.
Color And Contrast
The exterior wears a purple hue Maserati describes as “refined Night Interaction livery.” Black finishes highlight the grille, skid plate, side gills, door handles, window surrounds, and tailpipes. The SUV rolls on 21-inch Pegaso wheels, paired with yellow brake calipers and matching Trident emblems on the C-pillars.
The supposedly lesser trim without the Modena badges is distinguished by the chrome accents and the different alloy wheels. Still, it retains the same purple shade and the yellow touches.
Inside, the premium leather upholstery is available in Chocolate (brown) or Ghiaccio (white). In both cases we find open-pore burl wood inserts on the center console and the door cards, a panoramic sunroof and steel pedals.
Standard features include Matrix LED headlights, 12-way or 14-way electric front seats with heating and ventilation, a heated steering wheel, an electric tailgate, and a 360-degree Surround View camera.
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Performance remains unchanged, with the same mild-hybrid 2.0-liter turbo four producing 325 hp (243 kW / 330 PS). Power reaches all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox, with a mechanical limited-slip differential managing the rear axle.
Maserati hasn’t released pricing for this special series, though something tells us that most dealers will be open to negotiation. Those seeking even more exclusivity can explore Maserati’s Fuoriserie division, which will happily tailor a Grecale to near-custom specifications.
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