NEW Maserati Grecale Trofeo! A Very Honest Review

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@YachtReport]

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 As soon as a manufacturer updates the graphics older models immediately feel old and outdated. Buttons never get outdated.

[@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.

[@Stev4n]

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

[@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!

[@Mur1thi]

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

[@mikemountain9699]

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

[@scott214]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😂😂😂

[@nadiafreitas8514]

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

[@9MAS]

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

[@paultaylor9652]

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

[@johnnyboy1586]

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

[@gregorygalvin5357]

Love Tony being on the channel

[@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!!

[@namechecksout6300]

I’m here for Tony, always.

[@kings3803]

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

[@davidray3353]

More of this guys, brilliant watch

[@Dotherightthing832]

I really like the format of this video.

[@scottguenther-lee2214]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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..........

[@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.

[@ingakhanyile8551]

Hello seen through glass it’s one and all😂

[@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!

[@ailmajcen]

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

[@guymidgley4886]

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

[@Auto.Anorak]

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

[@GazMoby]

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

[@davidk.whitlock5319]

Please bring Tony on more test drives!

[@AlbertManiscalco]

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

[@davidbillberg2203]

Thanks Sam!

[@fernaut]

Great fun as always with Tony 😂

[@pjmoody]

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

[@AHenryAdventure]

the perfect duo

[@grooveseeker2883]

Great Sam Tony thanks

[@olivertravers7908]

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

[@petermcelvogue7521]

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

[@sunilnijran1515]

Another great review, Sam!!!👍🙂

[@english.ricardo]

I loved it. You two are great together.

[@Kxji]

When Sam send it was hilarious 🤣

[@petrusslijkerman5710]

Nice to see tony back again!!🎉😂

[@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.👍

[@BeastModeYTClips]

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

[@Bruno-xb2mt]

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

[@alekspen]

Maserati are in that grey area of the car world, they are a poor man’s Ferrari but brand wise they are above the Germans etc. so I think it comes down to where the brand is on the market

[@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 👌

[@MarcSob22]

Love the Maserati brand!!

[@sergh8605]

Love it! Great chemistry between y’all

[@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

[@philipsmith6907]

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

[@richieduck67]

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

[@johngriffiths3394]

Stelvio Quadrifoglio and change. Sorted.

[@jordanbenzoni3053]

Super engaging episode nicely done Sam!

[@venom5809]

It’s nice, price is crazy though.

[@Rasscasse]

An interesting and lively review from you two. 👍

[@tonymoreton7166]

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

[@jimpydj]

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

[@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.

[@dirkdiggler9429]

This car costs almost the same as the x3m similarly specced, but it has more premium materials and far better design and ride quality not to mention steering feel. Macan is not even in the same league. Gracale drives so much better than the others It could cost even more and be a better buying option. You know the car is good when reviewers complain about the things they can't pinpoint.

[@RobertMayfair]

I adore Maserati

[@НиколаНиколов-ь3и]

Amazing Car!

[@MacDonaIdd]

More Tony on screen please

[@huangester1]

That's a honest review!

[@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.

[@hs6026]

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

[@iygr8913]

More with Tony!!

[@rustyrusso1758]

Price wise . Isn't like Next clothing vs Gucci ... yes porsche is a good brand ,at a good price and does the same as gucci .... but you pay up for badge ! The trident costs 20k

[@saxongroove5898]

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

[@user-bt4jg5lh4b]

great video guys , more of you 2 please !

[@mrthemagneticnorth]

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

[@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 …

[@ScottPC]

MORE OF THIS!!!!!!

[@brianabare7515]

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

[@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

[@ashleysutherland4118]

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

[@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 :)

[@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 😎

[@Ivanho1981]

Just class 👏🏼

[@BRLaue]

I knew Tony would give it a proper wringing out.

[@PutSomeDsonThatBlink]

I agree with you both. Cars have gotten so good they've lost their character.

[@chionyenkwu2253]

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

[@MrDouchoid]

9:27 thought a song was going to start haha

[@warrenber]

You nailed the review. I’ve owned a fully loaded Modena Limited Edition for almost 3 months now and what started as a 7.5 score is now a 4. The more you live with it, the more the flaws stand out. Ive owned it for 80days and it’s spent 57 of those in the service center. I’ve never been able to get used to the tractor sound like a thought I would. The brakes are extremely grabby especially at low speeds and city driving and I have never been able to offer a smooth driving experience when stopping at lights. The black gloss buttons are extremely cheap looking and the weak backlighting means you cannot see what they are if you wear sunglasses and it’s sunny. The key and keyless entry system is a mess and the car never stops beeping. Even touching the door handle with the doors open results in 2 beeps. You can literally play music with the door handles. I’ve driven 2 loaners too and even those had issues like windscreen wipers that turn on in bright sunlight, key issues and front collision warning issues. The software is full of bugs and there have been a lot of software updates, and unfortunately even though the car has over the air updates, they are not using it so expect a lot of visits to the dealership. I bought with the heart, not with the head. Listen to these guys and an owner like me. Don’t buy it!!!

[@cyflym]

That’s a shame - I’ve had my trofeo since March and so far hasn’t missed a beat or it’s just that I’m not observant. Nothing is perfect of course but I’m enjoying my time with it. I hope yours get sorted soon

[@miks564]

@@cyflym These comments are usually fake, paid from competitors or worse, from haters. ...it's like Putin propaganda but in the car industry. A real shame. When we dislike a car, we don't look for videos about it to trash it. We look for videos of our next car. Think about it.

[@ThousanWhite]

I have a 2022 Stelvio Quad now but once this bad boy hits ~45k miles, the Grecale Trofeo is next.

[@DarioDraganDabeski]

Forza Maserati 💓💯🇮🇹👍💪🥰 4EVER The Italian Job !!!

[@scorpionking8661]

Forza Italia Gentlemen🇮🇹🇮🇹👍

[@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€...

[@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

[@2Bunphettered788]

Tony! 😎👍