Overview
Alpina was just spun off as a separate BMW brand, but it has a long history of luxury and performance that stretches back to the 1960s, when it began modifying and racing production BMWs. Its first production model built as a separate carmaking entity is expected to be called the BMW Alpina B7, a callback to the famous Alpina-tuned B7 coupe from 1978. The Vision BMW Alpina concept car gives us our best look yet of what BMW Alpina has in store for its first production model: an elegantly styled two-door with ultra-luxury presence and turbocharged muscle.
A V-8 engine, probably turbocharged, is said to be under the hood of the concept, leading us to believe that the BMW Alpina models will, at least initially, be powered by internal-combustion engines. The company says its cars will be highly customizable, and this concept shows some of the premium features that buyers can expect, including crystal controls. Although the concept appears to share little with known BMW production cars, we do see the company’s latest dashboard-spanning panoramic iDrive infotainment center near the base of the windshield.
Expert Tip: The first production BMW Alpina models aren’t expected for several years, but if you can’t wait, you can buy one of the final Alpina-tuned BMW XB7s—an SUV based on the X7—right now. But act fast, they are ending production of this SUV after 2026.
What’s New for 2029?
The B7 is an all-new model for the freshly minted BMW Alpina brand. We expect it to learn more about the new car as it moves through its journey to production. We think the earliest we will see it will be as a 2029 model.
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Pricing and Which One to Buy
BMW Alpina hasn’t released any information about pricing or features for the B7 yet, but expect starting prices deep into the six-figure range. When we learn more about pricing, we’ll update this story with details.
Additional ResearchAs more information becomes available, we’ll update this story with more details about: Engine, Transmission, and Performance 0–60-MPH Times Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG Interior, Comfort, and Cargo Infotainment and Connectivity Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Warranty and Maintenance Coverage C/D Test Results and Specs