The Maserati Grecale PrimaSerie is a US-only sports SUV

Maserati will offer the limited-edition Grecale PrimaSerie in North America later this year. Unlike the regular Grecale variants, this launch special sports a distinctive exterior and interior colour schemes on top of its peppy powertrains.

The special edition will be available in two variants, the highest of which is based on the Grecale Trofeo and has a twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 with 523 HP and 619 NM of torque.

Mated with an 8- speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive with a limited-slip rear differential,  this configuration allows the crossover to despatch 0 – 100KM/H in 3.6 seconds whilst enroute towards its claimed V-max of 285 KM/H.

Powertrain aside, the Grecale Trofeo PrimaSerie comes painted in an eye-catching shade of yellow called Giallo Corse. This variant also gets 21-inch Crio alloy wheels plus high-performance Brembo anchors all-around with red-painted calipers.

On board, Maserati furnishes the Trofeo's interior with black leather and yellow pipe-stitching. It also boasts 3D carbon trims and bespoke headrest stitching on top of having both the Premium Plus and Techssistance Packages included. Other key bits include ventilated front seats, a 21-speaker Sonus sound system, head-up display, wireless charging pad, sport pedals, as well as a cargo area power socket.

Slotted below the Trofeo is the less expensive Grecale Modena PrimaSerie, which sees Maserati employ its 2.0-liter 4-cyl turbo with mild hybrid tech. Altogether, it develops  325 HP and 450 NM, allowing it to achieve the 0 – 100 KM/H sprint in just 5.0 seconds plus a claimed top speed of 240 KM/H.

In terms of colourways, Maserati presents this entry-level pecial edition iteration of the Grecale with the choices between Bianco Astro (white) metallic, Blu Nobile (blue) tri-coat, and Grigio Cangiante (silver) tri-coat. They're accompanied with 21-inch Pegaso wheels, as well as the options between red or blue-painted brake calipers.

Just 325 units of the Grecale PrimaSerie will be made available t for the North American market, according to Maserati. North American market aside, this special launch edition of Maserati's new 'baby' crossover SUV also remain as a limited offer depending on market region.