For those who have become weary of fast, German SUVs, the Grecale makes for a compelling alternative. We love the cabin quality and design, it’s spacious, and while the chassis isn’t the most accomplished in its segment, it’s a fine effort overall. However, the four-cylinder powertrain isn’t particularly thrilling, especially when you consider that, for much less money, you could have a Porsche Macan with a V6 instead. At the very least, the Grecale makes you question why anyone would want to buy a Levante right now, which shows how much of a step forward the brand is taking.

Maserati returned to a rich vein of form with its MC20 sports car, but it’s SUVs that will keep the company afloat – and the mid-size Grecale means potential for big profits if Maserati gets it right. Having driven the base-spec GT model on the international launch, it proved to show promise.