French manufacturer Beneteau has announced an overhaul of their Gran Turismo range, which will include the Gran Turismo 35, 40 and 50.
“This is an exciting time for Beneteau,” says Eric LeVine, Motor Yachts Sales Director. “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 modernize the models for our core market.”
Beneteau’s vision for the new Gran Turismo range is to provide “villa living” on the water, which includes a 30 percent increase in the exterior spaces and numerous interior and exterior
‘chill zones.’ The Gran Turismos will feature solar power and lithium batteries to allow silent charging of the electric dinghy motor or inflation of the paddleboards. All the new boats will offer gyro stabilisation.
Beneteau says the new line will also include limited-edition collaborations from their long term partnership with Alpine, the high-end sport speciality brand.
“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,” says Robert Chaffer, Beneteau Product Manager. “We listened to our customers and have embraced a minimalist, elegant approach that we are confident will appeal to consumers who want the flexibility and opportunity to thrive and have fun on the water. We’re excited to see the reaction to the range when the models come to market later this year.”
The Gran Turismo 35 and 40 models will premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2025. The Gran Turismo 50 will join the two other models at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in early 2026.
