Review: Riviera 645 SMY

Riviera is set to release its biggest model in the luxe SUV range, offering a new level of comfort to offshore cruising.

Since its debut in 2012, Riviera’s SUV range has turned heads with its design that combines a single-level sports yacht entertainer with the blue water prowess and cockpit of a flybridge yacht.

Premiering in April this year, the 645 will be the largest SUV in the range, surpassing the current 575 as the flagship of this six-model collection ranging from 39ft to 64ft. 

Plans to create the 645 were hatched after repeated requests from Riviera owners for a heftier version in the SUV range for the purpose of extended cruising capabilities and more onboard room for additional guests.

In collaboration with 4D Designs, Riviera has created a yacht that offers the choice of three or four staterooms, three bathrooms and a utility, crew or additional accommodation aft. 

The layout for the 645 SUV’s cockpit includes an optional three-seater transom lounge or live bait well and optional Euro awning extending from the sleek hardtop aft. There’s a dual-plate, premium-quality electric barbecue at hand, with plenty of room to fish, dive or launch your water toys.

Just up from the cockpit is the 645 SUV’s entertainment and living epicentre — a semi-enclosed al fresco deck offering a plush lounge to port that converts to a double daybed. Al fresco living and dining are enjoyed in the L-shaped settee to starboard, which includes a generous drop-leaf teak table. The foredeck is a lavish entertainment hub that provides seating for eight to 10 people with an insulated ice bin, stereo and locations for fenders and ropes. 

The 645 SUV’s interior can be personalised with an array of interior packages and two design styles, the more traditional Classic Edition or the avant-garde Newport Edition.

Incorporating the impressive helm station, the saloon design includes the gourmet galley to port, which is complemented by a generous island bench. It allows two or more people to work side-by-side, prepping, serving or cooking. Comprehensively appointed, the helm station places the helm on the centreline and offers the option of two or three forward-facing luxurious leather helm seats.

A choice of Twin MAN V8 1300 (956kW) or MAN V12 1550 (1140kW) diesels have been selected by the Riviera engineers for the 645 SUV’s power options that offer exceptional power-to-weight performance. With the 1550s, cruise speed will be around 30kt and wide-open throttle around 34kt. All Riviera MAN powered yachts come with a five-year engine limited warranty, further supported by Riviera’s seven-year structural and two-year express limited warranties.

The 645’s fuel capacity (6500L) and exceptional efficiency at displacement speeds will ensure ample range for extended touring.

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QUICK SPECS

PRICE POA

LENGTH (overall) 21.23m (69ft 8in)

BEAM 5.8m (19ft 1in)

DRAFT 1.62m (5ft 4in)

DRY WEIGHT 39,970kg

FUEL 6500L

WATER 750L

ENGINE 2 x MAN V8 1300hp

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