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South Carolina-built 2021 BMW Alpina XB7 to be the first Alpina SUV sold in the U.S.

Chris Teague

Chris Teague

A high-performance version fo the BMW X7 is on its way to the U.S.

Alpina has introduced its first SUV for the U.S. market, a superlunary take on the BMW X7. The 2021 BMW Alpina XB7 is slated to be built in South Carolina at the BMW plant alongside the X7.

The SUV has been given the full Alpina treatment from the ground up.

Performance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

Powering the model is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that makes it one of the most powerful SUVs in the world. Alpina’s engineering team has upped its power from the 523 horsepower it makes in the X7 to 612 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Two additional water coolers, an enlarged transmission oil cooler, and a low-temperature cooling system have been installed.

The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF, which has ensured that it is capable of handling the extra prowess of the vehicle. The steering wheel features Alpina Switch-Tronic wheel-mounted shift buttons.

The XB7 can get from zero to 60 mph in 4 seconds, down half a second from the X7’s time. BMW has electronically limited the speedometer to 180 mph.

Drivers get the option of putting the car in Sport, Sport+, Comfort, and Comfort+ modes as well as Normal.

Performance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

Powering the model is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that makes it one of the most powerful SUVs in the world. Alpina’s engineering team has upped its power from the 523 horsepower it makes in the X7 to 612 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Two additional water coolers, an enlarged transmission oil cooler, and a low-temperature cooling system have been installed.

The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF, which has ensured that it is capable of handling the extra prowess of the vehicle. The steering wheel features Alpina Switch-Tronic wheel-mounted shift buttons.

The XB7 can get from zero to 60 mph in 4 seconds, down half a second from the X7’s time. BMW has electronically limited the speedometer to 180 mph.

Drivers get the option of putting the car in Sport, Sport+, Comfort, and Comfort+ modes as well as Normal.

Performance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

Powering the model is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that makes it one of the most powerful SUVs in the world. Alpina’s engineering team has upped its power from the 523 horsepower it makes in the X7 to 612 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Two additional water coolers, an enlarged transmission oil cooler, and a low-temperature cooling system have been installed.

The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF, which has ensured that it is capable of handling the extra prowess of the vehicle. The steering wheel features Alpina Switch-Tronic wheel-mounted shift buttons.

The XB7 can get from zero to 60 mph in 4 seconds, down half a second from the X7’s time. BMW has electronically limited the speedometer to 180 mph.

Drivers get the option of putting the car in Sport, Sport+, Comfort, and Comfort+ modes as well as Normal.

Performance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

Powering the model is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that makes it one of the most powerful SUVs in the world. Alpina’s engineering team has upped its power from the 523 horsepower it makes in the X7 to 612 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Two additional water coolers, an enlarged transmission oil cooler, and a low-temperature cooling system have been installed.

The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF, which has ensured that it is capable of handling the extra prowess of the vehicle. The steering wheel features Alpina Switch-Tronic wheel-mounted shift buttons.

The XB7 can get from zero to 60 mph in 4 seconds, down half a second from the X7’s time. BMW has electronically limited the speedometer to 180 mph.

Drivers get the option of putting the car in Sport, Sport+, Comfort, and Comfort+ modes as well as Normal.

Performance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

Powering the model is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 that makes it one of the most powerful SUVs in the world. Alpina’s engineering team has upped its power from the 523 horsepower it makes in the X7 to 612 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Two additional water coolers, an enlarged transmission oil cooler, and a low-temperature cooling system have been installed.

The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF, which has ensured that it is capable of handling the extra prowess of the vehicle. The steering wheel features Alpina Switch-Tronic wheel-mounted shift buttons.

The XB7 can get from zero to 60 mph in 4 seconds, down half a second from the X7’s time. BMW has electronically limited the speedometer to 180 mph.

Drivers get the option of putting the car in Sport, Sport+, Comfort, and Comfort+ modes as well as Normal.

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

At the rear is a new, stainless-steel Alpina sport exhaust system. It has active exhaust system flaps to deliver a more restrained sound when the driver has chosen the Comfort drive mode. The sound is more clearly pronounced in Sport mode.

The SUV has standard all-wheel drive with an electronically-variable active limited slip differential on the rear axle that works in conjunction with the Alpina two-axle air suspension. This allows the vehicle to be raised 1.6 inches or lowered up to the same amount depending on the drive mode and terrain.

There’s also an Alpina dome-bulkhead strut and reinforced torsion struts to make the SUV’s body more rigid.

The SUV rides on standard 21-inch wheels and 285/45R21 front and rear tires. Twenty-three-inch wheels are available with 325/3 ZR23 front and rear tires. There are four-piston fixed Brembo brake calipers

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

At the rear is a new, stainless-steel Alpina sport exhaust system. It has active exhaust system flaps to deliver a more restrained sound when the driver has chosen the Comfort drive mode. The sound is more clearly pronounced in Sport mode.

The SUV has standard all-wheel drive with an electronically-variable active limited slip differential on the rear axle that works in conjunction with the Alpina two-axle air suspension. This allows the vehicle to be raised 1.6 inches or lowered up to the same amount depending on the drive mode and terrain.

There’s also an Alpina dome-bulkhead strut and reinforced torsion struts to make the SUV’s body more rigid.

The SUV rides on standard 21-inch wheels and 285/45R21 front and rear tires. Twenty-three-inch wheels are available with 325/3 ZR23 front and rear tires. There are four-piston fixed Brembo brake calipers

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

At the rear is a new, stainless-steel Alpina sport exhaust system. It has active exhaust system flaps to deliver a more restrained sound when the driver has chosen the Comfort drive mode. The sound is more clearly pronounced in Sport mode.

The SUV has standard all-wheel drive with an electronically-variable active limited slip differential on the rear axle that works in conjunction with the Alpina two-axle air suspension. This allows the vehicle to be raised 1.6 inches or lowered up to the same amount depending on the drive mode and terrain.

There’s also an Alpina dome-bulkhead strut and reinforced torsion struts to make the SUV’s body more rigid.

The SUV rides on standard 21-inch wheels and 285/45R21 front and rear tires. Twenty-three-inch wheels are available with 325/3 ZR23 front and rear tires. There are four-piston fixed Brembo brake calipers

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

At the rear is a new, stainless-steel Alpina sport exhaust system. It has active exhaust system flaps to deliver a more restrained sound when the driver has chosen the Comfort drive mode. The sound is more clearly pronounced in Sport mode.

The SUV has standard all-wheel drive with an electronically-variable active limited slip differential on the rear axle that works in conjunction with the Alpina two-axle air suspension. This allows the vehicle to be raised 1.6 inches or lowered up to the same amount depending on the drive mode and terrain.

There’s also an Alpina dome-bulkhead strut and reinforced torsion struts to make the SUV’s body more rigid.

The SUV rides on standard 21-inch wheels and 285/45R21 front and rear tires. Twenty-three-inch wheels are available with 325/3 ZR23 front and rear tires. There are four-piston fixed Brembo brake calipers

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

At the rear is a new, stainless-steel Alpina sport exhaust system. It has active exhaust system flaps to deliver a more restrained sound when the driver has chosen the Comfort drive mode. The sound is more clearly pronounced in Sport mode.

The SUV has standard all-wheel drive with an electronically-variable active limited slip differential on the rear axle that works in conjunction with the Alpina two-axle air suspension. This allows the vehicle to be raised 1.6 inches or lowered up to the same amount depending on the drive mode and terrain.

There’s also an Alpina dome-bulkhead strut and reinforced torsion struts to make the SUV’s body more rigid.

The SUV rides on standard 21-inch wheels and 285/45R21 front and rear tires. Twenty-three-inch wheels are available with 325/3 ZR23 front and rear tires. There are four-piston fixed Brembo brake calipers

Interior Elegance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

The list of features and luxury-level appointments is extensive: Merino leather seats, soft-close doors, heated seats, Alcantara Headliner, multicontour seats, a leather instrument panel, three-part panoramic glass sunroof, and LED interior roof lighting.

The SUV also features luxurious touches that have become highlights of Alpina design. There’s a crystal glass iDrive Controller that is laser-etched with the Alpina logo, blue illuminated gear selector switch, Alpina production plaque, illuminated Alpina door sills, and an Alpina sport steering wheel hand-finished in Lavalina leather and featuring trademark blue/green stitching. Buyers can choose between Alpina Myrtle wood, piano lacquer, or natural walnut anthracite trim.

As in the X7, there are three rows of seating in the XB7, accommodating up to seven participants. Second-row captain’s chairs feature integrated armrests.

For easy storage maneuvering, the SUV can be lowered up to two inches just by pushing a button in the luggage compartment.

Interior Elegance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

The list of features and luxury-level appointments is extensive: Merino leather seats, soft-close doors, heated seats, Alcantara Headliner, multicontour seats, a leather instrument panel, three-part panoramic glass sunroof, and LED interior roof lighting.

The SUV also features luxurious touches that have become highlights of Alpina design. There’s a crystal glass iDrive Controller that is laser-etched with the Alpina logo, blue illuminated gear selector switch, Alpina production plaque, illuminated Alpina door sills, and an Alpina sport steering wheel hand-finished in Lavalina leather and featuring trademark blue/green stitching. Buyers can choose between Alpina Myrtle wood, piano lacquer, or natural walnut anthracite trim.

As in the X7, there are three rows of seating in the XB7, accommodating up to seven participants. Second-row captain’s chairs feature integrated armrests.

For easy storage maneuvering, the SUV can be lowered up to two inches just by pushing a button in the luggage compartment.

Interior Elegance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

The list of features and luxury-level appointments is extensive: Merino leather seats, soft-close doors, heated seats, Alcantara Headliner, multicontour seats, a leather instrument panel, three-part panoramic glass sunroof, and LED interior roof lighting.

The SUV also features luxurious touches that have become highlights of Alpina design. There’s a crystal glass iDrive Controller that is laser-etched with the Alpina logo, blue illuminated gear selector switch, Alpina production plaque, illuminated Alpina door sills, and an Alpina sport steering wheel hand-finished in Lavalina leather and featuring trademark blue/green stitching. Buyers can choose between Alpina Myrtle wood, piano lacquer, or natural walnut anthracite trim.

As in the X7, there are three rows of seating in the XB7, accommodating up to seven participants. Second-row captain’s chairs feature integrated armrests.

For easy storage maneuvering, the SUV can be lowered up to two inches just by pushing a button in the luggage compartment.

Interior Elegance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

The list of features and luxury-level appointments is extensive: Merino leather seats, soft-close doors, heated seats, Alcantara Headliner, multicontour seats, a leather instrument panel, three-part panoramic glass sunroof, and LED interior roof lighting.

The SUV also features luxurious touches that have become highlights of Alpina design. There’s a crystal glass iDrive Controller that is laser-etched with the Alpina logo, blue illuminated gear selector switch, Alpina production plaque, illuminated Alpina door sills, and an Alpina sport steering wheel hand-finished in Lavalina leather and featuring trademark blue/green stitching. Buyers can choose between Alpina Myrtle wood, piano lacquer, or natural walnut anthracite trim.

As in the X7, there are three rows of seating in the XB7, accommodating up to seven participants. Second-row captain’s chairs feature integrated armrests.

For easy storage maneuvering, the SUV can be lowered up to two inches just by pushing a button in the luggage compartment.

Interior Elegance

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

The list of features and luxury-level appointments is extensive: Merino leather seats, soft-close doors, heated seats, Alcantara Headliner, multicontour seats, a leather instrument panel, three-part panoramic glass sunroof, and LED interior roof lighting.

The SUV also features luxurious touches that have become highlights of Alpina design. There’s a crystal glass iDrive Controller that is laser-etched with the Alpina logo, blue illuminated gear selector switch, Alpina production plaque, illuminated Alpina door sills, and an Alpina sport steering wheel hand-finished in Lavalina leather and featuring trademark blue/green stitching. Buyers can choose between Alpina Myrtle wood, piano lacquer, or natural walnut anthracite trim.

As in the X7, there are three rows of seating in the XB7, accommodating up to seven participants. Second-row captain’s chairs feature integrated armrests.

For easy storage maneuvering, the SUV can be lowered up to two inches just by pushing a button in the luggage compartment.

Technology

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

Between the front row seats is a 12.3-inch touch screen display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display sits in front of the driver.

Each model comes standard with the Driving Assistance Professional Package, which includes blind spot detection, lane departure warning, rear collision warning, frontal collision warning, pedestrian warning with city collision mitigation, rear cross traffic alert, speed limit information, and active cruise control with stop and go. It also has driving assistance tech that is designed to lessen driver weariness.

The SUVs all come with the Parking Assistant Professional package as well, which uses ultrasonic technology to choose a parking spot and then park the model relatively hands free.

The XB7 will go on sale this autumn. Pricing will be announced closer to the model’s on-sale date.

Technology

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

Between the front row seats is a 12.3-inch touch screen display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display sits in front of the driver.

Each model comes standard with the Driving Assistance Professional Package, which includes blind spot detection, lane departure warning, rear collision warning, frontal collision warning, pedestrian warning with city collision mitigation, rear cross traffic alert, speed limit information, and active cruise control with stop and go. It also has driving assistance tech that is designed to lessen driver weariness.

The SUVs all come with the Parking Assistant Professional package as well, which uses ultrasonic technology to choose a parking spot and then park the model relatively hands free.

The XB7 will go on sale this autumn. Pricing will be announced closer to the model’s on-sale date.

Technology

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

Between the front row seats is a 12.3-inch touch screen display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display sits in front of the driver.

Each model comes standard with the Driving Assistance Professional Package, which includes blind spot detection, lane departure warning, rear collision warning, frontal collision warning, pedestrian warning with city collision mitigation, rear cross traffic alert, speed limit information, and active cruise control with stop and go. It also has driving assistance tech that is designed to lessen driver weariness.

The SUVs all come with the Parking Assistant Professional package as well, which uses ultrasonic technology to choose a parking spot and then park the model relatively hands free.

The XB7 will go on sale this autumn. Pricing will be announced closer to the model’s on-sale date.

Technology

2021 BMW Alpina XB7

Photo courtesy of BMW

Between the front row seats is a 12.3-inch touch screen display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display sits in front of the driver.

Each model comes standard with the Driving Assistance Professional Package, which includes blind spot detection, lane departure warning, rear collision warning, frontal collision warning, pedestrian warning with city collision mitigation, rear cross traffic alert, speed limit information, and active cruise control with stop and go. It also has driving assistance tech that is designed to lessen driver weariness.

The SUVs all come with the Parking Assistant Professional package as well, which uses ultrasonic technology to choose a parking spot and then park the model relatively hands free.

The XB7 will go on sale this autumn. Pricing will be announced closer to the model’s on-sale date.

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