NEW Beneteau Gran Turismo Review

Beneteau’s new generation of Gran Turismo motor yachts offers an improved vision of Sport-Lux, with a sporty drive, impressive open spaces, and a premium feel inside and out.

Dubbed the ‘Ultimate Crossover Express Cruiser,’ these redesigned GT power boats combine performance, style, high-quality materials, connectivity, and the opportunity to customise finishes.

The new range includes the Gran Turismo 35, Gran Turismo 40, and Gran Turismo 50.

Here Sam Room, Ancasta’s Brand Manager for Beneteau Power, takes us through the key features of this innovative sportsboat range.

Key Features

Villa Living

The new Beneteau Gran Turismo feels like a floating villa, blending comfort, style, and easy access to the sea. This is your own private retreat.

Key spaces include:

• Multi-purpose cockpit for relaxation and alfresco dining
• Extra large swimming platform for easy access to the water
• Clever storage solutions for water sports equipment

Sporty Performance

Taking the helm of a Beneteau Gran Turismo powerboat is an exhilarating experience. Sporty and responsive, every control is positioned within easy reach, and the handling is smooth, giving you plenty of confidence when at sea.

Key benefits include:

• Sporty and responsive performance
• Ergonomic helm station
• Advanced naval architecture for extra efficiency

Elegant Interior

Inside, the Gran Turismo range features plenty of contemporary styling without compromising on comfort, so you can relax in style wherever your adventures take you.

Highlights include:

• Refined, high-end materials
• Customisable finishes to match your taste and lifestyle
• Sumptuous Owner’s cabin for a peaceful night’s sleep

Sleek Exterior

The GT exterior profile combines elegance with a sporty edge and is streamlined for performance. Bold visual details give a distinctly modern look.

Key elements include:

• A hard-top roof creates a dynamic silhouette
• Large hull windows flood the interior with natural light
• Metallic grey ‘fashion plates’ for enhanced aesthetics

Special Editions

Beneteau has partnered with Alpine Cars to create exclusive Gran Turismo Alpine Editions. These limited releases feature bespoke styling and premium finishes inspired by Alpine’s automotive heritage.

Highlights include:

• Unique colourways with metallic accents
• Enhanced design elements
• High-end interior trim with subtle Alpine branding

Models in the Gran Turismo Range

Beneteau Gran Turismo 35

Ideal for: Taking off on spontaneous escapes to nearby anchorages and day-long adventures.

A performance motor cruiser that blends the thrill of a sports boat with the comfort of a luxury yacht, the Gran Turismo 35 is the entry point into Benetau’s new range.

Compact yet cleverly designed, it makes the most of every inch of space on board while delivering a responsive and exhilarating driving experience.

Key Specifications:

• Length Overall (LOA): 11.2 m / 36′9″
• Cabins: 1 cabin
• Berths: Sleeps up to 4
• Cruising Speed: 22 knots
• Maximum Speed: 35 knots
• Engines:
  • Twin Mercury Verado 300 hp XXL legs, or
  • Twin Mercury Verado 350 hp XXL legs with joystick control

Beneteau Gran Turismo 45

Ideal for: Heading off on extended cruises along the coast and enjoying long weekends with friends and family.

The Gran Turismo 45 is a mid-sized motor cruiser with sleek styling, advanced technology, and spacious living. Designed for versatility, it blends performance with comfort.

Enjoy sporty open-air driving at the helm, or relax in the open cockpit with generous U-shaped seating and a wetbar.

With innovative features like a hydraulic bathing platform and a hidden tender garage, getting ashore or enjoying watersports is quick and easy.

Key Specifications:

• Length Overall (LOA): 14.78 m / 48′6″
• Cruising Speed: 25 knots
• Maximum Speed: 34 knots
• Cabins: 2 or 3 cabins
• Berths: Sleeps up to 6
• Engines:
  • Twin Volvo D6-380 hp with joystick, or
  • Twin Volvo IPS 600 (440 hp each)

Beneteau Power Gran Turismo 50

Ideal for: Exploring further afield and soaking up life on the ocean. Discover new places, sunbathe on the aft deck, and dine alfresco under the stars.

At the top of the range, the Gran Turismo 50 combines luxury, performance, and long-range capability.

Its sleek exterior and refined interior make it equally suited for entertaining at anchor or cruising offshore, and with an innovative use of space and premium finishes, it also offers you a superb on-water retreat.

Key Specifications:

• Length Overall (LOA):
• Cruising Speed: 22 knots
• Maximum Speed: 32 knots
• Cabins: 2 cabins
• Berths: Sleeps up to 5
• Engines: Twin Volvo IPS 650 pods

Notes from the Shipyard

“This is an exciting time for Beneteau. Gran Turismo has been a hugely popular range for express cruising, showcasing our technology, performance and style. But there was a need to update and modernise the models for our core market. Designed by boaters for boaters, the new range embodies our vision of ‘Sport-Lux’, provides open spaces with a premium feeling, and represents the ultimate crossover express cruiser.”

Eric LeVine, Beneteau Motor Yachts Sales Director

“The new Gran Turismo range is designed to be remarkable. With the new Gran Turismo range, we had the rare opportunity to start with a blank canvas. To strip what an “express cruiser” means back to its original roots. When express cruisers were sleek and beautifully proportioned craft. This rich heritage and the adoption of the Japanese design principles of Kanso (simplicity) and Yūgen (gracefulness) have allowed the team to create a deceptively simple but powerful silhouette.”

Robert Chaffer, BENETEAU Product Manager

Summary

In summary, the new range of Beneteau Gran Turismo express motor cruisers blends sporty performance with contemporary design and premium comfort in one cohesive package.

From the entry-level GT35 to the flagship GT50, each of these models delivers a balance of exhilaration at the helm and relaxation on deck.

With its “villa living” concept, sleek exterior lines, elegant interiors, and exclusive Alpine editions, the new range embodies Beneteau’s vision of Sport-Lux.

Find out more

If you would like to discover more about Beneteau’s new GT range, please get in touch with our Beneteau Power Brand Manager, Sam Room, for more details.

The Beneteau Gran Turismo 35 and 45 will also be on display at Cannes Yachting Festival for the World Premiere. Viewings will be by appointment, so please book online or contact us to secure your private tour.