Maseratiâs answer to the Porsche Macan has arrived in the UK. Weâre testing the Modena, which at ÂŁ67,810 and 325bhp is the centre point of a three-strong Grecale range that begins with the GT (296bhp, ÂŁ61,570) and ends with the Trofeo (525bhp, ÂŁ99,700).
Like the GT, it has a 2.0-litre fourcylinder turbo petrol engine driving both axles through an eight-speed automatic gearbox, but as well as the extra poke, thereâs a mechanical limited-slip differential. Air springs are optional and fitted to our car.
The Grecale sits on Alfa Romeoâs Giorgio platform, as do the Alfas Stelvio and Giulia, but with an extra 83mm of wheelbase over the Stelvio. Given how good that SUV and that saloon are to drive, particularly in their fast forms, this was a strong basis forâŚ