7 Series
BMW bought ALPINA in 2022, but the preexisting deal between the two companies won’t expire until the end of 2025. That means we shouldn’t realistically expect any changes to ALPINA’s modus operandi before 2026. A…
Adrian Padeanu / March 15, 2024
ALPINA
With an MSRP of $145,000, the ALPINA XB7 is the most expensive new BMW money can buy right now in the United States, along with the identically priced M8 Convertible. However, it’s only a matter…
Adrian Padeanu / October 25, 2022
ALPINA
Today ALPINA confirmed that the facelifted X7 would indeed be receiving a bigger, better ALPINA XB7 version. You can read more about that here – but the headline really just reads as “more”. There’s more…
Steven Paul / September 21, 2022
ALPINA
It’s been a few months since the debut of the BMW X7 LCI but we finally have the LCI version of the ALPINA XB7 and, as always, it looks good. Then again, the X7’s LCI…
Nico DeMattia / September 20, 2022
ALPINA
Photo Comparison: ALPINA XB7 LCI vs BMW X7 LCI
by Nico DeMattia
/ Date: September 20, 2022
ALPINA
Following a sneak preview back in April, ALPINA has released full details and a complete photo gallery of its 2023 XB7. Based on the heavily facelifted BMW X7 in the new M60i flavor, the high-performance…
Adrian Padeanu / September 20, 2022
ALPINA
Well, that was quick. Less than 24 hours after BMW introduced the X7 LCI, sister brand ALPINA is rolling out its updated XB7. We only have this sole image to go by, but it’s enough…
Adrian / April 13, 2022
ALPINA
A future subsidiary of the BMW Group, ALPINA has announced the updated XB7 will be officially introduced early next year. When it does arrive, it will not only get the styling and tech updates of…
Adrian / April 12, 2022
ALPINA
BMW offers a vast lineup and therefore it’s always working on a facelift or a next-gen model. It’s especially true in today’s automotive industry with life cycles getting shorter and shorter. It’s happening because stiffer…
Adrian / January 21, 2022
ALPINA
BMW’s upcoming split headlight design is no longer a secret. In fact, it’s going to be a staple of high-end BMW design moving forward. All high-end BMW models, including the 7 Series, X7, and XM,…
Nico DeMattia / December 9, 2021
ALPINA
There is a common misconception regarding ALPINA about being nothing more than a tuner, but that is not true considering the Buchloe-based company has been registered as a manufacturer with the German Federal Motor Transport…
Adrian / November 22, 2021