The Alpina XB7 is the coachbuilder's take on BMW X7 with slightly revised styling and a boost in power. Look for it to arrive in 2020.
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Alpina dresses the XB7 a slightly revised front fascia with a wide inlet and a larger one in each corner. The only other tweaks are tiny changes for the bumper that now incorporate four circular pipes. A version of Alpina's famous multi-spoke wheels aren't on this vehicle but would almost certainly be available for customers who want them.
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Inside, expect Alpina to outfit the XB7 with an even nicer interior than the already plush BMW. Better quality materials like high-end leather and wood trim. It should be a very comfy place to take a drive.
Alpina CEO Andreas Bovensiepen hints that the XB7 has a very good chance of coming to the United States. The American version would reportedly use a twin-turbo V8 making over 600 horsepower (447 kilowatts). Europeans would also have the choice of a 3.0-liter inline-six turbodiesel with 394 hp (294 kW) and 560 pound-feet (760 Newton-meters) of torque. Both powerplants would come with an eight-speed automatic and have all-wheel drive.
Like the 7-Series-based Alpina B7 sedan, expect the XB7 to be available from BMW dealers in the United States, which means the modified model comes with a factory warranty. Pricing is a mystery, but the company sells other grades of the X7 for a little less than the comparable 7 Series. This suggests the XB7 might undercut the Alpina B7's $142,800 cost but probably not by too much.
Sources: Automedia, CarPix
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