- Maserati has introduced the Grecale Cristallo special edition.
- It adds exclusive Azzurro Aureo paint, grille inserts, 21-inch wheels and Maserati valve caps.
- The Cristallo is offered on Modena, Trofeo and electric Folgore.
Maserati has a long habit of launching “special editions”, but this one at least brings a genuine party trick. The new Grecale Cristallo arrives wearing an exclusive paint finish that appears to morph between blue, green and sometimes both, depending on how the light hits it.
Revealed this week, the Cristallo takes its name from Monte Cristallo in Italy’s Dolomites, described by the brand as “one of the most iconic peaks” in the region. Subtle? Not exactly. Effective? That depends on your tolerance for sparkly paint and poetic backstories.
Paint that refuses to sit still
The headline act is the new Azzurro Aureo exterior. Maserati says the colour blends a blue base with golden mica flakes, creating a shifting effect that changes tone as lighting conditions move. In full sun it can read greenish; under shade or cloud it swings back towards blue. The gold flecks are said to nod to the “symbolic value of gold medals”, though they also do a fine job of making the Grecale stand out in a supermarket car park.
The paint isn’t flying solo either. The Cristallo gains a bespoke grille with matching Azzurro Aureo inserts, 21-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, self-levelling hubcaps and Maserati-branded valve caps — small details, but enough to mark it out from a regular Grecale.
Subtle tweaks inside
Inside, changes are deliberately restrained. The cabin is trimmed in Ghiaccio (Ice) leather, paired with what Maserati calls “exclusive finishes and features”. Details are thin on the ground, but buyers do get special floor mats and puddle lamps that project the trident logo onto the road when you open the doors. Flashy, but mercifully not overdone.
Take your pick
Crucially, the Cristallo isn’t locked to a single powertrain. It’s available across the Grecale range, including petrol and electric versions. The Modena uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing 243 kW, while the hotter Trofeo steps up to a 3.0-litre Nettuno V6 with 390 kW on tap. At the electric end of the spectrum, the all-wheel-drive Folgore delivers 405 kW from its dual-motor setup.
DRIVEN Car Guide understands Maserati has not disclosed local availability or build numbers yet, though orders are now open overseas. Expect availability to be limited, as with most “special” Grecales, but the Cristallo’s chameleon-like finish should ensure it won’t fade quietly into the background anytime soon.
