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Maserati’s New Grecale SUV Arrives In The UAE

The Italian car maker’s premium all-wheel drive vehicle boasts a wide selection of options and configurations.

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2 years ago

June 23, 2023

Nour Nasir

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Maserati’s new SUV — the Grecale — offers multiple engine types and capacities, from powerful internal combustion powertrains to hybrids. The premium Italian vehicles offer first-class driving dynamics and feature eight-speed automatic transmissions, all-wheel drive, and a variety of selectable drive modes, including Comfort, GT, Sport, Corsa, and Off-Road.

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In the near future, a full-electric version of the Grecale will be released, known as the Folgore. However, at present, three models of the Grecale will be available in UAE showrooms:

The GT, powered by a four-cylinder engine with mild hybrid assistance delivering 300 horsepower.
The Modena, boasting a more powerful 330hp hybrid engine.
The Trofeo, a high-performance model featuring a 3.0L,530hp (petrol) V6 based on the unit fitted to the Maserati MC20.

Jad Elias, Vice President of Maserati, Al Tayer Motors, said: “We are really excited to hand over the first batch of the all-new Grecale vehicles to our customers. We are sure they will enjoy the exceptional driving experience offered by this sporty, stylish, and compact SUV and look forward to seeing them in growing numbers on our roads soon”.

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Hamdy Elshantoury, General Manager of Maserati Middle East & Africa, was equally excited at the arrival of the Grecale: “Maserati continues to accelerate audaciously into a brave new future with revolutionary new cars, innovations, and exclusive projects. The all-new Grecale SUV embodies Maserati’s all-Italian audacity in making luxury and exceptional performance part of the daily routine, transforming every journey into a unique driving experience”.

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The new Maserati SUV will be available from Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors and comes with a three-year, unlimited kilometer warranty and a three year or 45,000 kilometer service package, which extends to 60,000 kilometers on the Trofeo.

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Saudi EV Adoption Accelerates With BYD Expansion & Tesla Launch

Saudi Arabia’s EV market is gaining momentum as BYD plans major showroom growth and Tesla establishes a foothold in Riyadh.

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2 days ago

July 16, 2025

Nour Nasir

saudi ev adoption accelerates with byd expansion and tesla launch

Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to become a regional hub for electric mobility are drawing greater investment from global automakers. As part of Vision 2030, the Kingdom is targeting 30% electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the capital, Riyadh, by the end of the decade — an objective that’s now shaping the strategic interests of international EV brands.

Chinese manufacturer BYD is planning a substantial thrust into the Saudi market, building on its current footprint of three showrooms. According to Jerome Saigot, BYD’s managing director in the Kingdom, the company aims to open 10 showrooms by the end of 2026.

“Saudi Arabia is a complex market. You need to go fast. You need to think big,” Saigot recently told reporters. “We are not here to stay at 5,000 or 10,000 cars a year”.

The announcement follows Tesla’s entry into the Saudi EV space, with the US automaker opening its first showroom in Riyadh in April. Tesla joins early players like BYD and Geely in what remains a nascent but strategically important segment for the Kingdom.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has also ramped up its electric mobility agenda. Its efforts include major investments in Lucid Motors, the creation of local EV brand Ceer, and support for the rollout of national charging infrastructure.

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However, electric vehicles still only account for just over 1% of total car sales in Saudi Arabia, according to data from PwC cited by Bloomberg. Key challenges include high upfront costs, limited public charging access, and the added complexity of operating in extreme heat conditions.

In spite of those hurdles, Saigot views Tesla’s entry as a net positive. “The more Tesla communicates on marketing, the better it is for us,” he said. Saigot joined BYD in April, having previously held executive roles at Nissan and Great Wall Motor.

With multiple brands scaling up activity in parallel — and government-backed infrastructure investment underway — Saudi Arabia’s EV sector appears set for rapid acceleration over the next few years.