Axopar Launches New Model Range, BRABUS Expansion, and More for 2026

BoatBlurb Contributor
Sep 11
4 min read

2026 Axopar 38 Cross Cabin XC — The all-new Axopar 38 Cross Cabin XC

Axopar will launch the Axopar 38 Range, a new mobile app for owners, and expand their BRABUS premium lineup in 2026.

Axopar is primed for growth with the launch of a host of new products and features for the upcoming year.

The biggest announcement will be the launch of the all-new 38 Range series of boats. The first model, the Axopar 38 Cross Cabin (XC), will debut at BOOT Düsseldorf in January 2026. Three more new models are set to follow in succession.

The Finland-based boatbuilder will also be expanding their partnership with the BRABUS performance line across their fleet, as well as launch a new mobile app for Axopar boat owners.

Axopar 38 XC

The new 38 Range will build upon the legacy of the well-known and popular Axopar 37, one of the company's most successful models. The "Axopar 38 retains the core strengths of the 37 while introducing a new generation of innovation," according to the press release.

The new model will carry an LOA of 11.84 m (38'10") with a 3.56 m beam (11'8"). The hull will features a twin-stepped 22 degree V "sharp entry hull" with a max speed of 45 knots. Fuel capacity is an ample 830 liters (220 gallons). Power will be available with either twin 300 or twin 350 HP outboards for a total of 600-700 horsepower.

The 38 Range XC is designed as a true year-round, all-weather companion, and introduces a redefined walkaround concept, a spacious wheelhouse, and new cabins. Other standout features include multiple bow layout options, larger glass surfaces, gullwing doors, and a sliding roof to enhance safety, flow, and capability.

“We believe boaters deserve the freedom of choice, and that’s why we have set out to redefine what a boat can be," said Jan-Erik Viitala, founding partner at Axopar. "We pioneered modularity — a difficult, costly, and time-consuming task — when others avoided it. With the Axopar 38, we have gone further than ever — our biggest investment and the most passionate development in our history."

Compared to the popular 37, the 38 XC will feature a reimagined aft deck with foldable activity platforms, modular fender box solutions, and layout choices ranging from a leaning post or sofa to a full aft cabin with sunbed top. Inside, the wheelhouse is larger and more versatile, with rotating helm seats, a U-sofa, and an electric table that converts the space into a lounge or berth. The upgraded front cabin features increased headroom and comfort. A redesigned toilet and shower option with standing headroom, ample storage, and a practical kitchenette option make the front cabin a bright, comfortable everyday living area.

“On the Axopar 38 we’ve introduced new innovations and features never seen on an Axopar before. They are there for those who want them, offering true freedom of choice. At the same time, we have fine-tuned the already world-class drivability found on the 37, without compromising it in any way. The 38 carries the same unmistakable Axopar feeling, now with even more versatility, more comfort, and more possibilities than ever before,” added Viitala.

Axopar Mobile App

For 2026, Axopar will also launch the Axopar Connect app with a new user interface (UI). The new platform is part of the company's long-term collaboration with Navico Group. The result is a richer user experience that adds eal value for boaters by simplifying daily use, improving safety, and creating a more personal connection between owner and boat.

Information about the boat’s condition, maintenance, and history has typically been spread across different systems, making it difficult to access in one place. The Axopar Connect app is designed to offer a user-friendly and customizable interface that makes it easy to prioritize the features and information that matter to the owner. It provides live data, remote access to key systems, trip analytics, and personalized tools so owners can prepare for a trip, check in from afar, or share their latest adventure with family and friends.

The apps key features include:

Dedicated checklist page for essential safety equipment and procedures.
Battery, tank, and engine data at a glance, including engine hours and voltage.
Two drive views — Economy (for fuel-efficient driving) and Sport (highlighting speed and G-force on selected models).
Social page that controls the onboard audio system, including source, volume, and playback.
Trip Intel, showing trip data and fuel efficiency.

To access all core functions of the Axopar Connect mobile app, factory-installed hardware is required — either through the premium Twin Simrad display options or the standalone Axopar Connectivity option package compatible only with Simrad multifunction displays. These packages include the Axopar Connectivity hub, a factory-installed device collecting data from various boat systems and sensors.

This data powers the Axopar Connect app, enabling comprehensive digital boating support and intuitive insights. The Axopar Connectivity hub is available as an option on model year 2026 boats measuring 29 feet and above. For existing Axopar owners, Connectivity can also be added through a retrofit kit, which is limited to monitoring features only and requires Simrad multifunction displays with NMEA2000 compatibility together with Mercury outboards.

BRABUS Fleet Expansion

After the successful introduction of the BRABUS Performance Line on the Axopar 37 and 45 ranges, Axopar will now extend the popular upgrade to the entire fleet. From September 2025 onwards, the BRABUS Performance Line option will be available across the Axopar 22, 25 and 29 ranges.

The BRABUS performance package includes exclusive wrapping, blacked-out elements, premium helm accents, and other high-end luxury features.

Already well-known across Axopar's larger models (37, 38, and 45 feet) the new BRABUS package on 29 foot models will include: