NEW Maserati Grecale Trofeo! A Very Honest Review

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I am joined by Tony from @BehindTheGlass as I get behind the wheel of the new #Maserati #Grecale Trofeo for the first time.
This was during the Maserati UK Press Tour which meant we only had about 30 minutes with the car, but it was enough to form some fairly strong opinions about the new Macan/X3 rival.
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[@olivercrandon4059]

You two on press tours needs to happen more often!

[@byrong1561]

Its been said many times but the on screen chemistry between you two is fantastic. Need Tony to step out from Behind the Glass and appear on the main channel much more in future

[@Rocky-hh3yg]

Like KZbin’s version of Ant & Dec.

[@dnice362]

Tony is great

[@Dom5neale]

Tony is awesome. Absolutely no bullshit, just says exactly what he thinks

[@thecremeegg]

@@Dom5neale Utter drivel you mean? He doesn't like any car unless it's a Ferrari or a Porsche, and it has to be 3 years old at the most. His character that he plays is pretty tedious, the man knows nothing about cars for someone that sells them

[@darthgroot9130]

@@thecremeegg He just has different preferences than you. Doesn't mean he knows nothing about cars

[@MonkeyFencing]

Sam you are one of the only channels that I watch every single second of. Great content and always engaging! Well done and wishing you continued success.

[@marcelhandsome6042]

Wow! The fact that they mentioned the Maserati Grecale interior is better than the Porsche Macan is a cause for celebration for the marque! a big step forward! and now a serious rival that will undoubtedly be their best seller and reach new levels of sales!

[@tyler9703]

This and the MC20 are two seriously enticing cars to me. I know theyre not quite as good as their rivals, but theres something about a two-car garage of just Maseratis that makes me WANT them both

[@miks564]

For me, the Grecale is one of if not the best SUV in this segment. ...But being the best is always ephemeral and different from person to person.

[@nailil5722]

buddy. This is probably the best SUV to come out this year. Look at all the other reviews, everyone is praising it top to bottom

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

Reference the Macan you mentioned, I have that model with all the buttons, and it's way better than the new one with a piece of glass with digital buttons. When that piece of glass/plastic fails, it will all fail, much more expensive to repair. Also it's easier to use the buttons on mine as you can remember where they are by feel, and don't need to take your eyes off the road.

[@nolanmackey4175]

Something that lots of people seem to forget is that buttons do not get dated like infotainment graphics do. As soon as a manufacturer updates the graphics older models immediately feel old and outdated. Buttons never get outdated.

[@Mur1thi]

It was Such a pleasure watching Sam and Tony review this Maserati. The onscreen chemistry is unmatched. Kudos lads, I enjoyed watching this.

[@scott214]

Been waiting for this since the podcast, love this format and hope you and tony go on more press tours

[@mikemountain9699]

Love the in car review, you should do more press launches together 👍🏼👍🏼

[@scottmyers4069]

Great review. I actually just ordered one of these new for my wife's daily after a test drive. A bit pricey, but the Macan Turbo and other cars just didn't have this kind of polish and performance. I loved the way the Stelvio QV drove more, but the interior was so austere at $100K... and the large wheel gap look is awful. But you are right, all the cars in this class are all a bit too "polished" today unless in corsa driving hard. And the reason it feels like a Stelvio is it is built on the same Stelantis platform that is stretched a bit.

[@Dennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

FCA Giorgio platform. Not from Stelantis!

[@scottmyers4069]

Correct. And who owns FCA? Stellantis is the answer.

[@scottguenther-lee2214]

I was having a so so day and this brightened it right up. Thanks guys! ❤👊

[@anthonyjarvis9472]

love the videos with you both in them! stops it being a straight car vlogger review and makes it more like 2 mates talking cars!!

[@kings3803]

More of you two please. You bounce off each other great. I watch every podcast and enjoy them so much.

[@paultaylor9652]

Fun time car reviews are back, more please Sam and Tony.

[@duffyt26]

Yeeeeesssss lads! This is what we need every episode! I'm impressed by your camerawork and cinematic skills but i'm here for car content and fun. The rest is secondary at best and this type of video delivers all the fun and car-ness! This is it!

[@sergh8605]

Love it! Great chemistry between y’all

[@ottob9356]

I'd really like to see more content with your GT3. It doesn't have to be super special content with it, your daily use of it would still be interesting with your video making skills

[@aviator-kn8zq]

GT3 yessssss

[@Stev4n]

It is so obvious that personally you hate Maserati, but your smile while driving it shows something else😉

[@jordanbenzoni3053]

Super engaging episode nicely done Sam!

[@davidray3353]

More of this guys, brilliant watch

[@GazMoby]

Any upload with Tony is going to be a good one 👍

[@sunilnijran1515]

Another great review, Sam!!!👍🙂

[@guymidgley4886]

Really enjoyed this boys - like everyone’s saying - get you two together more often if you can.. lobed this episode

[@Dotherightthing832]

I really like the format of this video.

[@fabiomonne4522]

I feel like a bit of clarity is needed. The Grecale is based on the same Giorgio platform that the Stelvio and the Giulia were based on. Moreover only the MC20 gets the fancy precombustion chamber, the Grecale and the new GrandTurismo don't. So the engine was originally Ferrari, then was reowrked into a V6 for Alfa Romeo, then was reworked to include the precombustion chamber and was reworked once more to remove the precombustion chamber

[@Turbojetkart]

nope.... all wrong

[@AlbertManiscalco]

they all get the precombustion chamber only they are detuned from the MC20, with 550 for the trofeo gt and 530 for the grecale

[@gregorygalvin5357]

Love Tony being on the channel

[@Rasscasse]

An interesting and lively review from you two. 👍

[@marcelhandsome6042]

Beautiful car! expensive but you buy for the exclusivity! these guys are mentioning the Macan being much cheaper but the Porsche isn't exclusive or special enough! The Levante Trofeo should also be considered the old-school enthusiast's choice with magical, orchestral V8 sounds!

[@Auto.Anorak]

Absolutely loved hearing the opinions from both of you, last line made me laugh 😂

[@user-bt4jg5lh4b]

great video guys , more of you 2 please !

[@namechecksout6300]

I’m here for Tony, always.

[@davidk.whitlock5319]

Please bring Tony on more test drives!

[@mrrs1113]

You've been evolving the channel and I've loved the journey... but then tony steps in your car and all is back to the first time he stepped in a car with you 😅 such a pleasure seeing some things just never chanced 👌

[@AHenryAdventure]

the perfect duo

[@fernaut]

Great fun as always with Tony 😂

[@grooveseeker2883]

Great Sam Tony thanks

[@nadiafreitas8514]

Perfect moment 12:30. Laughed my head off when you clearly did not expect how the car actually responded. Absolutely brilliant youtube moment ☺️☺️

[@davidbillberg2203]

Thanks Sam!

[@olivertravers7908]

Tony’s too classic. Bring him on more press tours!

[@carloscanizares4699]

You have family here in Vancouver, Sam. Please bring BTG Live to Vancouver or do this format again. You both are fantastic and the channel I look forward to on Sundays.

[@ailmajcen]

Great video, as always. I don't think you'll get a Maserati press car again anytime soon!

[@mrthemagneticnorth]

Great review after the podcast I was looking forward to this. Can we also talk about the two watches on show!

[@petrusslijkerman5710]

Nice to see tony back again!!🎉😂

[@petermcelvogue7521]

That interior but in the Stelvio Quadrifoglio and you’ve pretty much nailed the brief.

[@Bruno-xb2mt]

Never thought I’d see Sam in a JDM inspired t shirt but I’m all for it!

[@stefanedmeades4298]

More of this please!! I used to really want a quattroporte with the Ferrari engine and mafia styling. That car had emotion and character in bucket loads, sadly that seems to be missing in the modern Maserati’s.

[@ajcgolf69]

I actually said the thing about the Ford Puma lights 30 seconds before Sam! Personally I think the Alfa Stelvio looks much better than the gracale

[@xxxmachiavelli7726]

Loved seeing you guys go from thinking it was boring to being excited lmao. Thus you’ve experienced a Maserati.

[@rudsey]

Good video. Maserati really need some help with their PR and brand placement. Their social media and Beckham obsession is a big turn off. If they are going to lure Land Rover and Porsche drivers they have to up their game. I’ve gone from 15 years of driving Range Rovers to a Levante and really rate it, dealing with my local Ferrari dealer for serving etc is another level to the shit show of tying to book my Range Rover in at the dealer. Plus my Maserati has done 15k miles in a year and not missed a beat. Used ones are good value and an so far an enjoyable ownership experience , just try not to think of the residuals.

[@W0o0dy]

Just keep it long enough for the residuals to be neglible... And hope it won't break before hand

[@ashleysutherland4118]

Love it, more content like this please, fantastic. 😅😊

[@iygr8913]

More with Tony!!

[@HAZWRLD]

Great video

[@RedC220]

I've been looking forward to a good review of this car, I quite fancy one. However at the risk of sounding like a stuck record, I struggle with touch screen everything. It's less to do with being a dinosaur and missing buttons, but more to do with the fact I'm a middle aged man and need reading glasses to actually see what's on the screen. So need to pull over to operate anything when driving alone. A few buttons for some basic functions would actually be much safer.

[@Rasscasse]

Agreed 👍

[@AlbertManiscalco]

im sure it becomes second nature...i wouldnt let that put you off

[@Rasscasse]

I consider it more than inconvenient, I don’t think it’s safe. I can turn my heater and audio volume up-and-down without even looking, because of muscle memory and knowing exactly where the controls are, not needing to look at a screen.

[@RedC220]

@@AlbertManiscalco I doesn't. I had a Porsche Taycan for a while and simply didn't find it safe. Even moving the airflow on the vents was a series of menus. It's no different to using a mobile phone whilst driving, yet seems to have been deemed acceptable.

[@miks564]

I understand you. I also prefer physical buttons (I believe most people prefer them - but it's cheap to manufacture all included in the digital domain). That said, you can take another approach and start asking the car for the stuff you want. Learning voice commands is not that hard.

[@CleanFinish2023]

I’ve only watched the first minute and think you two should get back to doing more of these videos, Sam’s vlogs are amazing but these test drives and you two together, fantastic viewing.👍

[@user-fr5rd1sz5d]

Amazing Car!

[@jimpydj]

Love the honesty! But will Maserati ever invite you back? hahaha!

[@huangester1]

That's a honest review!

[@Fusionawdecoboost2016]

The Grecale is a good looking car. I bet Tony will be able to get a good deal on these once they are out. Also I was reading that It’s the same platform as the Stelvio and the 5th gen Grand Cherokee.

[@miks564]

It is indeed built over the same Giorgio platform which promises great dynamic behavior, but the Grecale is quite bigger and a bit heavier.... But then again, it also offers more space and luxury. I would say, class leading in these aspects.

[@richieduck67]

Great review Tony is a classic front still looks like a Ford Puma

[@Ivanho1981]

Just class 👏🏼

[@MarcSob22]

Love the Maserati brand!!

[@AlbertManiscalco]

i get the vibe that youre both letting your biases about the brand color your views.

[@MRVSKIN]

Love the video. I bet it you put it next to It’s rivals for the styling then it will look a lot more elegant that the others. Would rather go for the Jaguar FAO ace svr though. So Much more bang for you money

[@johnnyboy1586]

I always loved the first maserati quarter-pay ,best looking and sounding saloon ever made

[@ScottPC]

MORE OF THIS!!!!!!

[@9and3]

Loving your videos Sam, the real question here is “is Tony wearing Lycra ?” I know it’s hot over in the uk but let’s raise this in a podcast break out discussion …

[@Kxji]

When Sam send it was hilarious 🤣

[@philipsmith6907]

Really good format to have a conversation and a laugh. Like a more modern Top Gear review.

[@hs6026]

I see Tony, I like the video!!! :D

[@ingakhanyile8551]

Hello seen through glass it’s one and all😂

[@TundeEszlari]

Super video.

[@saxongroove5898]

You could make another channel doing this with Tony, I think many people would watch it

[@tonymoreton7166]

I think Tony might be slowly turning into a modern classic fan!

[@Berley_1234]

thanks for video.... this car's name sounds like an Italian dessert

[@younow1511]

What the hell I absolutely fuckin love this car!!!! It’s so sick!!! To think it has 530bhp stock and since it’s an up tuned quadrifoglio engine it sounds absolutely mega; literally gives German v8s a run for their money in terms of sound. Looks wise it’s a lot better than the levante which isn’t bad looking at all. What a car!

[@younow1511]

Im actually here because by some miracle I saw one in Waitrose car park this afternoon. Fitting location to stop a grecale trofeo isn’t it really 😂😂😂

[@lknanml]

Which is apparently gesture controlled.. I didn't flip him off officer. I was using my AC and that guy just went into full on road rage mode and here we are..........

[@MrDouchoid]

9:27 thought a song was going to start haha

[@pjmoody]

OMG Look who it is.... The one and only Tony Gravelwood!

[@Paul-D]

Good job you're not tied up relying on press drives to make films hahaa. And Tony you like everything to be new and the latest thing so have to get used to things feeling abit numb and less character haha.

[@robmowe8090]

It's nice that you got to do a video with your dad. That Maserati is like they asked an AI art generator to make an Italian Macan. It just looks a bit dull and a few generations old from the outside. Also, I like some buttons as using a touch screen on bumpy British roads is somewhere between difficult and dangerous. Great video though :)

[@MeijaJanis]

after watching this, i will subscribe, it has been a while reviewers give any reasonable opinion. good stuff more of this, less bs. x3m probably better package for price. i wonder will you get another Maserati to drive? :D

[@BRLaue]

I knew Tony would give it a proper wringing out.

[@albroumand]

Get a Alfa Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Much more of a car for the money than any of the ones mentioned here. And sounds and drives fabulous!

[@MacDonaIdd]

More Tony on screen please

[@venom5809]

It’s nice, price is crazy though.

[@RobertMayfair]

I adore Maserati

[@2bunphettered788]

Tony! 😎👍

[@andygtv]

Fully confident with the other person driving 😳

[@CarswithTUBELIGHT]

so it has the 690T v6 used in alfa?

[@chionyenkwu2253]

Very hard to avoid comparisons with the stelvio QV 🤨🤨 Looks to be an Ab-Fab motor though 🙂🙂

[@johngriffiths3394]

Stelvio Quadrifoglio and change. Sorted.

[@ste.fiorav]

Price: what are you saying ??? I spec'd some "normal" X3 and Velar and it came easily 100k... the X3M STARTS from 114k€... the Macan GTS STRARTS from 102k€...

[@chrisburton4694]

Had a work event at Hampton Manor few weeks back. The smoke house was incredible!

[@carfan3762]

I haven’t driven one, but I’m of the same opinion as you guys. A capable SUV, but does it have soul ? And esthetically, it does blend in with the rest, it doesn’t stand out. So unless your really want a Maserati, have another look at the competitors before making a decision 😎

[@BarryMakariou]

You mentioned other models put not the starting price hopefully there is a way in at £80k

[@brianabare7515]

Seems like the perfect daily driver to me- not going to be in corsa mode when getting groceries

[@lotsofcurveslover]

Just another depreciation queen that regular folks will buy for $35k US in five years.

[@pikepunk1]

You drove me to the Maserati website for the first time in years. What have you done?

[@davidthegolfer]

When Tony took over the driving and pushed the loud pedal Sam became Stan Laurel for a while. (A bit, “another fine mess you got me into Tony”). BTW, the sound of the indicators is terrible. I wouldn’t buy it but it seems to be a good package. Oops, I typed that just before he mentioned the price. Needs a 20% discount at the very least.

[@roomfactor]

Come on lads, the Giulia qv sounds amazing for a turbo engine