ALPINA Cars Australia has introduced native specification and pricing for its XB7 Manufaktur, the luxurious, high-performance BMW X7-based SUV now out there to order from $327,500 plus on-road prices – a $62,600 enhance over the previous-generation mannequin.
For 2025, the Alpina XB7 Manufaktur provides particular touches each in and out of the cabin. The outside is characterised by normal 23-inch Alpina Traditional alloy wheels in a multi-spoke design, completed in high-gloss Aluminium Satin paint and coated in matte resin.
Satin Aluminium or Black Line exterior trim packs can be found, altering the looks of the badging, exhaust retailers, grille, and window framing. Each are supplied along with Alpina Blue or Inexperienced II metallic paint or a selection BMW Particular person metallic finishes.
Inside, the Satin Aluminium or Black Line exterior trim packs alter the color of the shift paddles and steering wheel stitching, the XB7 Manufaktur additional provides embossed head restraints, Manufaktur logos on the ground mats and a serialised construct plaque.
Additional, the seat panels and steering column are clad in black leather-based as an extension of the BMW Merino leather-based upholstery discovered all through.
“Our objective was to reinforce the XB7 with some putting and stylish particulars from the Alpina Manufaktur whereas retaining its authentic qualities to make the XB7 much more enticing” mentioned XB7 product supervisor Thomas Hackspiel-Cornu.
Beneath the bonnet the 2025 Alpina XB7 Manufaktur options BMW’s 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine tuned to supply 457kW and 800Nm.
Paired with an eight-speed automated transmission and all-wheel drive, the numbers are ample to speed up the mannequin from standstill to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds, and to 200km/h in 14.8.
Prime velocity is electronically capped at 290km/h, whereas gasoline use is listed at an optimistic 12.8 litres per 100km.
Air suspension is fitted on each the entrance and rear axle with Alpina’s personal damper tune creating what the Buchloe-based tuner says are balanced driving dynamics and trip consolation.
A 40mm change in trip peak is accessible (and is velocity dependent), leading to a decrease centre of gravity and subsequent adjustments in suspension geometry to supply “vital optimistic impact on driving dynamics”.
Bolstered struts enhance physique rigidity whereas electromechanical anti-roll bars and stiffer rear axle bushings scale back physique roll considerably.
The Alpina XB7 Manufaktur is additional supplied with passive rear steering providing as much as 2.3 levels of help to profit directional stability at excessive speeds. Three steering modes can be found: Consolation, Sport and Sport+.
Lastly, a high-performance brake bundle is now additionally a part of the usual gear checklist, the light-weight, multi-piece association that includes perforated rotors and “particular” brake pads to “guarantee glorious braking efficiency”.
“With the Alpina XB7 Manufaktur, Alpina provides a extremely bespoke and splendid XB7 with incredible particulars paired with unrivalled driving efficiency,” mentioned Alpina Australia nationwide gross sales supervisor Phil Jeffery.
Deliveries of the XB7 Manufaktur are anticipated to start within the first quarter of 2025 when it is going to rival the likes of the Bentley Bentayga, Vary Rover Autobiography, and Mercedes-Maybach GLS600.
2025 Alpina XB7 Manufaktur pricing*:
XB7 Manufaktur (a) | $327,500 | (+$62,600) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
