It is not the first time we have heard of Maserati's rumors about the SUV. Although it is exciting, there is no conclusive factual basis. This week’s news from Europe shows that this long-rumored Grand Cherokee platform product will soon be on stage. The concept version will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which opened in September. We will hopefully have a real sense of success.

Maserati SUV renderings

In fact, as early as 2003, Maserati introduced SUV concept cars such as Kubang and Kamal. However, due to the fact that Fiat itself lacked the manufacturing experience of large-scale SUV models, many technical problems were encountered at the time and eventually it was nothing. However, the news that was just passed made people who loved Empress Maserati rekindled hope.

Maserati V8 Engine

It is reported that although the Maserati SUV adopts the platform of the Grand Cherokee [Review Picture Forum], Fiat and Chrysler will produce this Maserati model in Italy. In addition, the suspension and drive trains also inherit Maserati ancestry, and it is expected to adopt the Maserati platform. The 335kW 4.7-liter V8 engine is combined with the ZF 8-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of interior and exterior styling, the Maserati SUV is entirely Italian-style. It was allegedly designed by Maserati's own design team. It quoted Maserati’s insider as saying that no Jeep elements could be seen, and consumers would not See parts shared with the Grand Cherokee.

From the previously exposed renderings, it can be seen that the Maserati SUV has an iconic large mouth design, and the style of the coupe makes the car more inclined to a cross-border model. The Maselati family ancestry of the front face has been fully revealed; tail There are typical Maserati taillights and the same styling genes of the Maserati GT.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L flagship navigation version

Edit Comment: The luxury SUV market is getting hotter and more manufacturers are involved. Cayenne has become the darling of the market. The Maserati SUV is approaching us. Needless to say, this model will also be imported into China after the future production. market. More news, so stay tuned.