BMW Won’t Make An X7 M, So Alpina’s Version Will Be The Next Best Thing

The BMW X7 is one of the most luxurious and desirable SUVs on the market, but Alpina is already working on improving it.

Motor 1 recently had the chance to sit down with Alpina chief executive Andreas Bovensiepen at the company’s headquarters in Buchloe, Germany. While there, they spotted an X7 prototype with Alpina wheels, prompting them to ask about it.

“Like I said, we want to work with the big SUVs,” Bovensiepen responded. “It’s too early to tell, but I think [the X7] would be great for the U.S.”

The company’s boss wouldn’t say anything else about the X7 which his company is working on. However, it is not hard to imagine what could distinguish the vehicle from lesser versions.

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For starters, Alpina will, in all likelihood, fit the vehicle with the same twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 found in other Alpina models, such as the 7-Series-based B7. That would mean a luxurious SUV with a cool 600 HP and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. We’re sure U.S. customers would be very appreciative of having an X7 with so much power under their right foot.

Alpina would also work its magic on both the exterior and interior and fit new bumpers, wheels, and a bespoke exhaust, as well as a sportier suspension to keep the extra oomph in check.

It’s unclear if the Alpina X7 has been given the go-ahead for production, but if it has, we will probably see it premiere sometime within the next 12-24 months.