BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur Marks End of V8 Luxury SUV Era

Alpina’s top-dog SUV is heading out with a bang. BMW’s making a special, limited-run BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur edition to say goodbye to this hot X7-based ride.

They’re only building 120 of these, and they’re all going to folks in the US and Canada.

Production kicks off in September 2026 at BMW’s place in South Carolina.

Each one will be pretty much the same, except buyers get to pick the paint – either Frozen Alpina Green or Frozen Alpina Blue, both with a matte finish.

BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur Marks End of V8 Luxury SUV Era
BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur Marks End of V8 Luxury SUV Era

Instead of the usual shiny bits, this Manufaktur edition goes for a darker vibe.

The outside details are blacked out, like the cool 23-inch Alpina wheels, and there’s a thin black line along the side.

You’ll see special XB7 Manufaktur badges on the back, and the B-pillars have laser-etched logos to show it’s one of a limited series.

BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur Marks End of V8 Luxury SUV Era
BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur Marks End of V8 Luxury SUV Era

Inside, it’s got that special Alpina touch. Everything’s covered in Walnut Nature Black Tartufo Merino leather – the seats, dash, doors, you name it.

The headrests have Alpina embroidery, and there’s a 1 of 120 badge on the center thing. Backseat riders get their own comfy seats, and it comes with a killer Bowers & Wilkins Diamond sound system.

Plus, you get two Alpina leather bags for weekend trips.

Under the hood, it’s the same powerful 631hp twin-turbo V8 that Alpina is known for. It can rocket this SUV from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.9 seconds.

BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur Marks End of V8 Luxury SUV Era
BMW Alpina XB7 Manufaktur Marks End of V8 Luxury SUV Era

The air suspension can drop the car almost two inches for better handling, and the rear-wheel steering makes it easier to maneuver at low speeds and keeps it stable on the highway.

This special edition costs $181,550. It’s the last chapter for the XB7 as BMW gets ready to turn Alpina into its own, full-on luxury brand.

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