Increasingly insistent rumors about the long-awaited Maserati SUV, would seem to contradict previous statements by Sergio Marchionne on using engines derived from the Ferrari Maserati crossover. The "deep throats" within the Group and well-informed Italian-American talk of a possible use of the mighty Hemi V8 6.3-liter version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, which may be accompanied by two diesel variants of the Fiat-VM 3.0 liters, the first with a single turbocharger and capable of delivering 250 hp and 550 Nm of torque, while the latter would take advantage of a double boost capable of releasing up to 320 hp.
If the place is confirmed, they would share the future Maserati SUV with the "cousin" American is the floor of the car that the range of engines, all to maximize the synergies between the groups, thus reducing costs and production times of car. The substantial differences between the two models would then be limited to the crest of the Maserati brand, the design of the car and finish the car in the SUV that Italian should be very sophisticated and top-level.
These differences should also justify a range of price between the two cars that should be more consistent. As for the driving pleasure offered by the Maserati SUV and its handling of a sports car, there should be no particular problems as the qualities of Hemi V8 capable of a maximum power of 465 hp, which may increase in view of some targeted changes to 'electronic and mechanical.
As for driving dynamics, the Italian 4x4 buoyancy could benefit from more sports and features 20-inch alloy wheels combined with 295/45 Pirelli run-flat tires. In addition, the abundant use of electronic systems help the driver a sporty driving style, assisted by the electronic management system of suspension, throttle and gearbox, which can be set in various setups, allowing you to achieve maximum performance with lateral acceleration up to 0,9 g.
Regarding the type of all-wheel drive, the SUV will inherit from the Maserati Grand Cherokee also sophisticated Quadra-Trac four-wheel drive, combined with electronically controlled center differential, all managed by the Device Selec-Track system.
If the place is confirmed, they would share the future Maserati SUV with the "cousin" American is the floor of the car that the range of engines, all to maximize the synergies between the groups, thus reducing costs and production times of car. The substantial differences between the two models would then be limited to the crest of the Maserati brand, the design of the car and finish the car in the SUV that Italian should be very sophisticated and top-level.
These differences should also justify a range of price between the two cars that should be more consistent. As for the driving pleasure offered by the Maserati SUV and its handling of a sports car, there should be no particular problems as the qualities of Hemi V8 capable of a maximum power of 465 hp, which may increase in view of some targeted changes to 'electronic and mechanical.
As for driving dynamics, the Italian 4x4 buoyancy could benefit from more sports and features 20-inch alloy wheels combined with 295/45 Pirelli run-flat tires. In addition, the abundant use of electronic systems help the driver a sporty driving style, assisted by the electronic management system of suspension, throttle and gearbox, which can be set in various setups, allowing you to achieve maximum performance with lateral acceleration up to 0,9 g.
Regarding the type of all-wheel drive, the SUV will inherit from the Maserati Grand Cherokee also sophisticated Quadra-Trac four-wheel drive, combined with electronically controlled center differential, all managed by the Device Selec-Track system.
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