Driving Maserati’s top seller, the Grecale SUV, now representing 75 per cent ofthe Italian sports manufacturers sales. In three models from $135,700 drive-away,starting with the GT, the Modena, then the flagship Trofeo, Italian for Trophy,which I’m driving today. The styling a little non-descript, perhaps lacking the flareyou expect from Maserati but it’s all about performance, this really is a real wolfin sheep’s clothing. Powered by a 3.0-litre turbo V6, a detuned version ofMaserati’s MC20 supercar. Not surprisingly, 0 to 100km. takes just 3.8-seconds.Lower Grecale grades offer three drive modes, Comfort, GT and Sport, the Trofeoadds Corsa mode and also gains height adjustable adaptive air suspension, anelectronic diff lock and larger brakes. Step into the Grecale Trofeo and your metwith a beautifully executed and finished interior. As you’d expect for $206,000 itbreathes luxury in a very classy way with premium leather, carbon-fibre elementsand 14-way power seats – simply fabulous instrumentation and centre screenwith great functionality but the push button gear selection is awkward and fiddly.Aside from this and a three-year warranty I came away from the Maserati GrecaleTrofeo with nothing but admiration for its performance – I’ll explain in my nextsegment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.