I heard that Maserati Grega has released a special edition of Flying White, and recently I finally had the opportunity to experience it at the Maserati Yellow Mountain test drive event. In fact, Grega is not new to me, after all, I have already had a deep experience in the Jiangnan Poetic Tour in September last year.
Compared with the regular version of the Greggar, the difference between the Flying White Special Edition is mainly reflected in the body color. First of all, the body is painted in a textured white, and secondly, many details, including the brand's signature shark gills on the side, the trident logo on the C-pillar, mirrors, door handles, and window trims, have been blackened. Taken alone, it doesn't seem to be very remarkable. But once you place the car in the unique environment of the Huangshan region, which resembles a Chinese ink painting, you will find that it not only does not feel a little out of place, but even harmonizes with its surroundings.
In terms of design, I would just like to say that although the overall volume of today's gasoline cars is already very low, the beauty of the Trident's design goes without saying, and this Gregard balances sportiness and elegance just right. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Feibai Special Edition are 4846 mm and 1670 mm respectively, and the wheelbase reaches 2901 mm. Compared to its direct rival, the Porsche Macan, the Grega is significantly larger, with more legroom in the rear and more luggage space than the Macan. Therefore, purely from the perspective of space and practicality, Grega is more advantageous for home users.
Inside, Maserati has finally caught up with the digital trend, and in the cockpit of the Gregga, various screens have become the main interface for human-machine interaction. They include a fully digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel, two central displays with a row of shift buttons between the upper and lower screens, and a circular digital clock above the center console, which can actually switch between the clock, compass, pedals and G-meter. Although the car machine is not as rich and intelligent as the current domestic brands, it is still 8The 8-inch central display is easy to use, for example, when you need to adjust the temperature of the air conditioner, you will have obvious touch feedback when you press your fingers.
In terms of sound system, the Sonus Faber system equipped with Grega is also from Italy, and I first experienced it on the MC20 supercar of the same brand, and the sound effect really has nothing to say. Compared with the well-known audio brands such as Berlin Sound and British Treasure, the brand Sonus Faber may not be familiar to many people, so let's briefly popularize it here. Sonus Faber is Latin for "hand-made sound", and since its inception 40 years ago, the brand has always adhered to traditional and refined craftsmanship, which has earned it a reputation in audiophile circles around the world.
Let's talk about driving, which is also the traditional advantage of the Trident brand. Grega Fly White Special Edition is equipped with 20T four-cylinder mild hybrid engine, maximum power 300 horsepower, 100 kilometers acceleration only 56 seconds. Gregard provides a variety of driving modes such as comfort, GT, and sport, in fact, I use GT mode most of the time to drive, the power output in this mode is very silky, I think in addition to running hills, and it is the kind that must be bent more, GT mode can be said to be a "panacea" mode. In this mode, the engine and gearbox react neither impatiently nor abrasively, and whether cruising or overtaking, they are always calm and relaxed.
If you want to enjoy Maserati's signature sound, the ideal scenario would be a tunnel, switching to the sportiest mode and manually cutting into the low gear to keep the engine at high revs. It would be a lie if I were to say that it is comparable to the high-pitched and rich MC20, but definitely better than most 2The 0t engine sounds much better.
When it comes to handling, the overall feeling of driving is somewhat similar to that of the big brother Levante, there is no hard axle and hard horse as imagined, and there is a higher level of comfort than the Porsche Macan in daily driving. However, if you are driving a gregaard for the first time, you may be a little surprised why the turn is so light?After all, its sporty shape makes it easy to think that its steering wheel must be heavy-handed, but that's not the case. This feel reminds me of another Alfa Romeo Stelvio with sporty handling as its selling point, but that doesn't mean they're exactly the same.
Personally, I feel that Grega's steering delicacy and road communication are stronger than Stelvio's, and I can feel more information from the road through the steering wheel, and even know exactly when the tires will slip. The Stelvio has a very high cornering limit, but its limit either doesn't come, and once it does, it may not be so easy to save. It's hard to say which one is better, but I personally definitely prefer the Gregard, which is more user-friendly for most average motorists like you and me.
Finally, to sum up, the Grega is undoubtedly a typical SUV full of Italian style. Underneath its elegant** form, the mechanics are still its most fascinating part. In other words, if you're still looking for mechanics when choosing a car, the Porsche Macan is of course ideal, but if you're looking for a little more personality and more space, then the Maserati Grega is worth considering.
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