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NX44 Pininfarina Video Review: Brazil Meets Italy, 35 Knots

By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough7 min read

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The NX44 Pininfarina is a 45 ft sport cruiser built by NX Boats in Brazil and designed inside and out by Pininfarina. We walked a brand new one at its US premiere in Miami and took her out on twin Volvo Penta D6 sterndrives. There is a hidden swim platform, an outdoor grill, a cockpit that flows into the cabin and a roof that slides open. Below there is a full-beam owner's cabin, a VIP cabin forward and a day bed. On our run she reached about 35 knots (40 mph).

When Pininfarina takes a break from Ferraris

Pininfarina designed this boat from the helm to the stern, inside and out. NX Boats builds around 400 boats a year in Brazil, and the NX44 mixes that Brazilian flair with Italian attention to detail. The cockpit seating runs straight into the cabin, so you feel inside and outside at once. Small windows in the side walls let in light wherever you sit.

The vibeItalian design, Brazilian flair
The power2x Volvo Penta D6 sterndrives, 440 hp each
Best forDay trips, weekends for four, Bimini runs

What stood out on board

  • A hidden swim platform
    A second platform slides out from under the first and lowers into the water over hidden steps.
  • About 35 knots on our run
    She reached 40 mph in a light chop and turned without skidding.
  • Good fuel economy
    About 1 mile per gallon at 35 mph (30 knots) and 83% load.
  • A roof that slides open
    Fresh air at the helm and the inside lounge, or shade when closed.
  • A TV for inside and out
    It rises behind the lounge, so you can watch it from the cockpit too.
  • A full-beam owner's cabin
    With a day bed, big windows on both sides and lots of drawers.
The NX44 under way off Miami. 07:00
The cockpit lounge, under the hardtop. 06:40
The galley, inside the cabin. 10:00
The bow sunbed, with a backrest that stays low. 16:50
The full-beam owner's cabin. 23:40

Spec sheet at a glance

FeatureWhat you getThe benefit
Length overall45 ft 1 in (13.75 m)A lot of room for its size
Beam12 ft 8 in (3.87 m)Room for a full-beam cabin
Draft2 ft (0.61 m)Shallow enough for sandbars
Dry weight11.8 t (26,000 lb)Solid in a chop
Tanks278 gal fuel, 106 gal waterA day out without a fuel stop
Power (as filmed)2x Volvo Penta D6, 440 hp eachEfficient sterndrives
Top speed (our test)About 35 kn (40 mph)Measured off Miami, in a chop
Cruise (our test)About 30 kn (35 mph) at 1 mpg83% engine load
LayoutFull-beam owner's cabin, VIP, day bedSleeps four, plus a child
HelmDual Garmin screens, joystick, Quick stabiliserEasy and steady
GalleyKenyon grill outside, cooktop and oven insideCook indoors or out
DesignPininfarina, inside and outA Ferrari designer's touch

Swim platform and outdoor galley

The outdoor galley, under a lid at the stern. 02:40

A hidden platform slides out from under the swim platform and lowers into the water over steps hidden behind a panel. The cleats sit at step height, with line protectors beside them.

  • Grill.
    A Kenyon barbecue, a sink, a cutting board and an ice box.
  • Lighting.
    A pop-up light for cooking at night.
  • Storage.
    Space below for fenders and shore power.
  • Shower.
    A handheld wand for rinsing off.
  • Badge.
    A backlit Pininfarina logo on the stern.

Cockpit

The cockpit, with an L-shaped seat and a love seat. 07:40

Side gates keep kids and pets on board. An awning extends from the hardtop to shade the cockpit, and the seating runs straight into the cabin.

  • Seating.
    Tall backrests and good leg support.
  • Windows.
    Small cutouts in the side walls for daylight.
  • Audio.
    Speakers above and subwoofers in the floor.
  • Options.
    Space for an extra fridge drawer.

Cabin lounge and galley

The galley, with a window that slides open. 09:20

A sliding door closes the cabin off, with an L-shaped seat inside and air conditioning for hot or cold days.

  • TV.
    Rises behind the lounge at one push.
  • Cooking.
    A two-burner cooktop and a convection oven.
  • Cold storage.
    A fridge drawer and an ice box.
  • Roof.
    Slides open, or lets light in when closed.

Helm

The helm, with dual Garmin screens. 11:40

The helm is a step up, with room to stand for a 6 ft 1 in adult. The bolster folds up or down, and LED accents run around the console.

  • Controls.
    Volvo throttles and a joystick.
  • Stability.
    A Quick gyro stabiliser.
  • Charging.
    A wireless charger under a Pininfarina lid.
  • Ride.
    The bow stays flat and spray goes to the sides.
  • Turning.
    Tracks well without skidding.

Bow

The anchor locker, with a stainless chain. 18:40

Two LED-lit steps lead up to a bow sunbed for three, with a backrest low enough that it never blocks the captain's view.

  • Seating.
    A bench in front of the sunbed.
  • Fenders.
    A fold-down holder at the bow.
  • Audio.
    Two speakers at the bow.
  • Anchor.
    A stainless chain under spring-loaded panels.

Cabins

The day bed, at the foot of the stairs. 21:40

Wide steps with handrails lead down past a large mirror to a day bed under a long window. Slatted wood with LED inserts runs along the walls.

Owner's cabin

  • Layout.
    Full beam, with a day bed on the side.
  • Bed.
    A queen with a leather-like headboard.
  • Storage.
    Drawers along the whole cabin.
  • Head.
    Behind a pocket door, with a rain shower.

VIP cabin

  • TV.
    A Samsung Frame TV forward.
  • Storage.
    A closet and a tray.
  • Head.
    Guests use the day head.
The verdict

The NX44 Pininfarina is a family sport cruiser with real style. The hidden swim platform, the outdoor grill and the cockpit that flows into the cabin make her easy to live on, and the sliding roof and air conditioning cover hot and cold days. On our run she rode flat, turned without skidding and reached about 35 knots, with good fuel economy at cruise. Below, a full-beam owner's cabin and a VIP forward make weekends easy.

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In this video

  1. 00:00 Introduction to NX44
  2. 00:48 Exterior and aft deck
  3. 03:11 Performance trial
  4. 04:20 Design philosophy
  5. 05:57 Entertainment and seating
  6. 09:15 Galley and interior layout
  7. 10:46 Helm station tour
  8. 13:22 Advanced sea trial
  9. 16:14 Bow lounge area
  10. 19:30 Market reception
  11. 21:03 Cabin and sleeping quarters
  12. 24:01 Head and conclusion
Presented by
Heigo Paartalu
YachtWay Spotlight host
Filmed by
YachtWay Studios