The SX120 is the new flagship of Sanlorenzo’s crossover range, and it shows what happens when the idea is stretched to 37 metres. We got on board Hull #1 at its world premiere during the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, where the numbers tell part of its story: 36.6 metres long, with four decks, a beach club, and a sunken lounge.
It’s also the first leisure yacht of this size to run Volvo’s new IPS Professional system. Inside, there’s space for eight guests across four cabins: the owner forward on the main deck and four more on the lower deck. It looks and feels like an SX, but spread out in every direction. Read on to find out more.
Sanlorenzo SX120 Key Facts
- LOA 35.58m
- Model Year 2025
- Cabins 5
- Crew 6
- Max Speed 23 knots
- Status In Production
- Yacht Type Superyacht
- Use Type Cruising
- Vessel M/Y SX120/ 01
Review Video
The SX120 is the latest and largest of Sanlorenzo’s crossover line, and it shows how the idea has matured. Volumes are deliberately pushed forward in the hull, opening up the stern for a 70m² living area right on the water. Folding terraces drop open on either side, creating a platform that stretches the full beam. From there, the design rises through four decks - a first for the SX family - with sightlines and staircases that link them together in a very intelligent way.
The exterior and naval architecture come from Zuccon International Project, which has shaped every SX to date. Their hallmark is a high bow that slopes aft in sporty lines - tough-looking but still sleek. The interiors, meanwhile, are by Piero Lissoni, Sanlorenzo’s long-time art director.
He treats the yacht more like a modern villa than a vessel, layering natural light, open-plan lounges and mixed materials that you want to reach out and touch. On Hull #1, that comes through in the sculptural staircase at the centre of the boat, ceilings lined with fine wooden slats, and a backlit headboard feature in the master suite. It's a striking interior, but there are compromises in the name of style, and you lose one of the guest cabins to create an open-plan jolly cabin on the lower deck.
A World First Volvo Penta Professional System
The SX120 is the first superyacht in the world to adopt Volvo Penta’s new IPS Professional system, and the decision went far beyond a machinery upgrade. Instead of two huge diesels with long shaft lines, the yard installed four compact 1,000hp engines feeding into just two pods. It’s a neat trick - each pod is driven by a pair of engines - and it comes with some impressive potential benefits.
By shrinking the footprint of the machinery, Sanlorenzo clawed back a large chunk of internal volume. That space was then turned over to people rather than pumps and pipes, allowing the team to carve out the expansive aft beach club with retractable pool and still carry a generous accommodation layout.
This compact setup also brings efficiency: counter-rotating props bite cleanly in the water, and an Eco Mode can shuffle engine load automatically to trim fuel burn. Add in selective catalytic reduction for cleaner exhaust, and the SX120 is as much a technological statement as it is a lifestyle yacht. In effect, propulsion and design were drawn together - without Volvo’s platform, the pool on the aft deck and that unusually free-flowing interior would have been much harder to achieve.
The lower saloon is the familiar SX idea of a waterside lounge, but stretched across an 8m (26ft) beam, it feels altogether bigger. There's the view aft, and when the side platforms are down, you get wide sightlines straight over the water on both sides.
Hull #1 carries Lissoni styling, so the sculpted central staircase becomes a reference point, but it's not something you get as standard. Nearby, a bar has been placed with neat precision: glasses above, fridge below, but once closed, you’d barely know it was there.
Sanlorenzo leaves this deck open to interpretation. Keep it as a lounge, dress it differently with furniture, or even turn it into an extra cabin if required. That flexibility is part of the Sanlorenzo brief.
Main Saloon
From the cockpit, the saloon opens across the full beam. In the middle sits a crash-pod of sofas, all low and inviting, with more formal seating on either side so everyone gets the view through those huge windows. Behind the mirror on the forward bulkhead, a TV lifts, so the room can switch from lounge to cinema in a moment.
A bar is tucked into the aft corner, similar to the one in the lounge below, but once it’s shut, the joinery looks plain and uncluttered. Storage is treated the same way, hidden behind panels so the volume stays open.
Above, the deckhead mirrors the teak underfoot. It gives the space a cocooned feel, warm and balanced against all that glass. In many ways, it mirrors the lower lounge as another open-plan living area linked directly to the outdoor terraces - but here it’s larger, more formal, and set between the cockpit and the owner’s suite.
Bridge Deck Saloon
At the top of the central staircase, the bridge deck opens into another lounge. On this hull, there’s a big glass table and a sofa running along the side, but it could be arranged in any number of ways. The detail that stands out are the windows: they drop down, so even in warm weather, a breeze cuts right through the room without relying on the air conditioning.
It’s a bright space with a softer feel than the main saloon below, more like an informal living room. Sliding doors aft connect it to a smaller outside lounge, a spot that works well in the harbour, where it’s more private than the cockpit below. From here, a stair climbs again to the sun deck, so the whole stack of decks links together.
Owner's Cabin
Forward on the main deck, the bed faces ahead, framed by wraparound windows that open the view right out over the bow. The inward-raked screen looks good from outside, but inside, it helps keep the space cooler and takes the glare off the glass.
Headroom runs high, and with so much glass around, the feeling of volume is impressive. A TV lifts from the cabinet at the foot of the bed, paired with a large soundbar in the ceiling. Storage is tucked to starboard, which keeps the forward bulkhead clear and the view straight ahead.
The bathroom runs along the port side with twin sinks, a mirror between them, a big shower cubicle and a separate toilet. Even here, windows bring light in, so it feels less boxed-in than you might expect.
And then there’s the side door. From the cabin, it leads straight out onto the foredeck, turning the bow into a private terrace. It’s an easy step from bed to sunpad or just a quiet spot for a coffee in the morning.
VIP Cabins
On the lower deck, the two VIP doubles sit to port and starboard, each with its own ensuite. The port cabin shows off a couple of nice Sanlorenzo touches: wardrobes built in glass rather than heavy wood, so the room doesn’t feel boxed-in, and a bathroom where the sink is semi-open to the cabin, separated by smoked glass doors for the toilet and shower. It keeps the space feeling lighter.
Across the hall, the starboard VIP highlights the scale of the windows. With the blinds up, they bring in plenty of light, and they’re large enough to open for fresh air as well. It’s a slightly smaller footprint than the port side, so storage is tighter, but the finish follows the same Lissoni scheme - clean lines, pale tones, glass wardrobes. Both cabins include wall-mounted TVs and ceiling soundbars, giving each a small cinema feel when the blinds are down.
Guest Cabins
Amidships on this deck, there’s a flexible space Sanlorenzo calls the jolly cabin. On Hull #1 it’s left open as a lounge, slightly more private than the saloon aft. Pocket doors slide across to close it off, but as standard, this would be a fixed cabin with its own ensuite. In this setup, the bathroom works as a day head for the deck, but if you take it as a guest cabin, it becomes a private ensuite instead.
Carry on down the passageway and the last guest double appears, again with a big bed and that semi-open bathroom arrangement - sink open to the cabin, smoked glass doors for the rest. The windows are a good size, so even down here, it doesn’t feel enclosed.
Crew Areas & Galley
A staircase runs down from the bridge on the starboard side and lands straight in the galley. The boat is smartly arranged so that crew passageways and pantries are all on the starboard side and link to the quarters on the lower deck.
It’s a big space, laid out around a central island with fiddled edges so pans and plates don’t slide off if the boat rolls. The worktops have a sharper edge than some chefs might like, though. In here, there's a large induction hob with extraction, a wide oven, a big fridge and freezer, and opening windows for ventilation.
From here, the crew have direct access through to the guest accommodation if needed, or back into their own quarters. The mess has room for the full complement, with laundry tucked into cupboards, a TV opposite, and screens showing ship systems. Cabins are split across three rooms, six berths in total. Each has its own bathroom and decent storage.
It’s a proper working area, but light comes in, circulation is good, and the direct link up to the helm makes it easy for the crew to move around the yacht without crossing guest spaces.
Right at the front of the bridge deck is where you find the helm. It can be partitioned off with glass if the skipper wants a bit of quiet, but because it’s transparent, it doesn’t ruin the view aft for guests.
The pod itself is a serious piece of kit: three tall MFDs lined up for navigation, with a fourth screen below to run the yacht’s systems. Standard Volvo controls sit to hand with a pair of throttles for speed and the joystick for slow manoeuvres. It’s worth remembering the SX120 runs four engines but only two pods, so you still work it as a twin, despite having 4,000hp on tap.
The forward view runs clean down the coachroof to the bow, so even at 20 knots, you can easily see the path ahead. That mix of pace with a quiet, protected helm is exactly what defines the SX line for Sanlorenzo, now scaled up to the flagship. A useful detail is the starboard-side stairway: it winds down from the bridge all the way to the galley and crew cabins, so crew can circulate without cutting through guest spaces.
The only fly in the ointment is that the helm seat is uncomfortably close to the helm, so it's not easy to stand and steer.
The aft deck is where the SX120 flexes its muscles. Drop the side platforms and the beam stretches to nearly 70m² - it feels more like a beach club terrace than the stern of a 37-metre yacht. The pool sits right in the middle, freshwater, heated, and finished with a slim infinity edge so you can lie back and gaze out at the view.
Those sliding cushions across the top aren’t just for lounging. Close the pool off, add chocks, and that space becomes tender storage for a boat up to 6.25m. The crane that handles it is fixed on the port side, but so neatly built into the structure that you can walk underneath without noticing it’s there. That’s the clever part: nothing breaks the flow of the deck.
Even with a tender sat across the centreline, there’s still room for toys - jet skis, Seabobs, the lot. The side terraces push a long way forward too, so when the yacht is at anchor this whole area feels like one big waterside lounge. Railings can be slotted in if needed, but otherwise it’s an open, social space with the sea just a step away.
Mezzanine Cockpit
A few steps up from the beach club, the cockpit forms a kind of mezzanine between the water and the main deck. The table here is huge, but there’s still space to move comfortably around it. Big chairs make it feel relaxed rather than formal, and the teak overhead mirrors the deck below, so the whole area feels cocooned in timber.
This split level also defines the SX look. From the cockpit, you look down into the beach club and up towards the bridge deck above, so the line of sight ties the decks together. It’s the hinge-point of the boat, part dining area, part viewing platform, and always connected to the water below. Boarding gates open on both sides, handy when moored against a high quay where the low beach deck isn’t practical.
Side Decks & Foredeck
From the cockpit, the decks run forward in straight symmetry, broad enough to be easy, narrow enough to keep you close to the water.
Carry on forward, and the bow opens out into a proper lounging spot. Big sunpads stretch across the foredeck, and there’s space for a table if you want it more like a patio. The neat part is how it links back to the master cabin - a private side door leads straight out, so the owner can step straight out onto this terrace.
The inward-leaning screen adds a touch of shade and helps keep the area cool, but it also makes the bow feel more sculpted. With the hull volumes pushed forward, this foredeck isn’t a token triangle of cushions; it’s a wide, usable terrace.
Upper Deck Aft Lounge
Up on the bridge deck, the aft space is much smaller than the terraces below, but that makes it more intimate. A run of seating sits against the rail, and it’s the kind of spot that comes into its own in a marina. Down at quay level, you’re more open to the public, but here you’re lifted above it all with more privacy and a clear view aft.
It’s laid out simply with comfortable sofas, space for a table if needed - but the point is how different it feels to the big social decks below. This one’s quieter, away from the bustle, a place to slip out for a drink in the evening or catch the breeze when the cockpit is busy.
Sun Deck
The SX120 is the first time an SX has carried a sundeck properly. Clear of obstructions, the view runs a full 360°, and on a warm evening, the breeze drifts across the top of the boat.
There's a mix of sofas and sunbeds that fill the deck, with a fridge tucked in so cold drinks are always close. It’s the sort of spot that draws people up as the day goes on - it's the ultimate sundowner spot. It works as an extra lounge, a place for a crowd, or simply somewhere to stretch out in the sun.
Access is through a hatch in the aft deck, straight down into a machinery space that looks very different to most yachts this size. Instead of two big diesels on shafts, there are four Volvo D13 IPS1350s, each 1,000hp, paired up to drive just two pods. This is the new Volvo IPS Professional system.
The blocks are mounted in line with the pods, neat and compact, which frees up the volume above for the beach club and pool. There’s space to move around them, and the installation is tidy, with services kept to the sides. At speed, all four engines are online, but in Eco Mode, the system will shut a pair down and rotate them in and out to keep the hours balanced.
The numbers are strong: 23 knots flat out, 20 knots comfortably, and at 10 knots, the range pushes to around 2,000 miles. Fuel capacity is 19,500 litres, and against a conventional shaft drive setup, fuel burn is trimmed by about 15% at 12 knots, and noise is cut by around 7dB, according to Sanlorenzo.
The base price for the SX120 is €16,380,000 ex VAT for 2027 delivery slots, and whether that can be classed as good value for money depends on how large your wallet is.
What you can be pretty sure of are looks to die for, strong engineering, and a level of customisation that should satisfy even the most exacting owner.
Sanlorenzo is also pretty good at kitting out its yachts with plentiful high-quality components, so there should be little to add above what it terms as a standard specification.
Our Verdict
What the SX120 does is gather everything the range has been working towards and put it on one platform. The pool, the terraces, the stacked decks inside and out - plus the propulsion that made it possible. For an owner, it has the space to live at the water, to carry toys, to find privacy across four decks.
It looks the part too. That matters as much as anything, because this is a boat designed to be wanted as much as used. And in that sense, the SX120 may well be the best Sanlorenzo yet.
Reasons to Buy
- Huge aft deck beach club
- First SX with a sun deck
- Sunken deck lounge
- First yacht with Volvo IPS Professional system
Things to Consider
- Pool doubles as tender storage
- Interior is stylish but compromised
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Rivals to Consider
The Pershing GTX116 comes at the SX120 from the other direction. It’s about the same length overall but built with more beam, more glass, and a sharper focus on speed. With three MAN diesels and waterjets it’ll top out past 32 knots, well ahead of the SX120’s 23. Accommodation is similar (five cabins for ten guests) but the character shifts. The GTX leans into a sport-yacht feel with a sun deck and beach area, but it doesn’t have the same full-beam, water-level terrace and pool combination. Where the SX120 majors on a floating-villa lifestyle, the Pershing is more about the drive.
The Sanlorenzo SX112 is the closest family member in the SX range. At 34m it looks almost identical in profile and carries the same Zuccon lines. Guest capacity is again ten in five cabins, but the arrangement is simpler with no true sun deck, less space in the aft terrace, and no pool worked into the beach club. Power comes from four Volvo IPS 1350s across four pods, good for the same 23-knot top speed. What the SX120 adds is volume: an extra deck, a larger aft club with its own pool, and more freedom in the layout.
The Sanlorenzo SX100 drops down to 30m and was launched to bridge the gap between the SX88 and SX112. It also carries five cabins, including a main-deck master, and tops out at 23 knots from four IPS 1050s. Range is around 570 miles at 17 knots, so less than half what the SX120 manages at economic speed. It delivers the same beach-club style with terraces over the water, but without the pool and without a fourth deck. A smaller entry point into the SX style, but the 120’s scale and packaging put it in another league.
The Benetti Oasis 34M is built around its Oasis Deck with fold-out wings, an aft infinity pool and a wide open lounge that drops right to the sea. It’s a tri-deck with a sun deck above, five cabins for ten, and the range of a full displacement yacht: over 2,700 miles at 10 knots. In many ways this is the concept the SX120 is answering. Sanlorenzo’s flagship takes the same idea of a water-level terrace but interprets it their own way.
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Specifications
- Builder Sanlorenzo
- Range SX
- Model SX120
- Length Overall 35.58m
- Beam 8m
- Draft(full load) 2.8m
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 5
- Berths 6
- Crew 6
- Yacht Type (Primary) Superyacht
- Use Type (Primary) Cruising
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 19,500 Litres
- Fresh Water Capacity 2,200 Litres
- Engine Model 4x Volvo Penta D13-IPS 2700 IMO III
- Engine max range (speed type) 770 (nm)
Sanlorenzo SX120 Layout
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Sun Deck
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The SX120 is the first SX model to sport a sun deck
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Upper Deck
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The upper deck is home to a cosy upper lounge and the helm station
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Main Deck
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The owner's cabin is forward on the main deck
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Lower Deck
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There are four cabins as standard on the lower deck, plus the crew accommodation forward
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