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Riviera
Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle

Riviera 645 SUV

The launch of the 645 at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show completes a stylish six-boat SUV range for Au...
Displacement (M):
39970
Length Over All (M):
21.23
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Riviera
Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle

Riviera 505 SUV

Australia’s Riviera prides itself on manufacturing boaters’ boats – capable, stylish, well-built mo...
Displacement (M):
21800
Length Over All (M):
17.01
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Riviera
Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle

Riviera 545 SUV

Fashion and function combine in Riviera’s new 545 SUV – essential ingredients in the competitive spo...
Displacement (M):
23885
Length Over All (M):
17.6
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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Riviera
Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle

Riviera 395 SUV

Sports utility cruisers can be likened to the hot hatchbacks of the boat world. They have to work ha...
Displacement (M):
11300
Length Over All (M):
13.27
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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