Are You Ready For The 2023 BMW X7 And Alpina XB7’s Divisive Face Lifts?

Our spies have caught up with another prototype of the 2023 Alpina XB7 that’s based on BMW‘s upcoming 2023 X7 facelift. As with the previous testers, the updated XB7 retains the heavy camo on both ends, but we can still make out the new split headlamp design that will shared with the next 7-Series as well. [Updated 12/9/2021]

The new BMW X7 (twin rectangular tailpipe surrounds) and its Alpina cousin named XB7 (quad oval tailpipes) will both benefit from the same basic design updates, although the Alpina will be sold as a slightly more expensive, luxurious, and higher-performance version.

The most significant change being developed for the facelifted BMW X7 are the headlights. Like the forthcoming new 7-Series, the updated X7 will sport a split headlight design, mimicking a design trend we have seen many other car manufacturers adopting over recent years. Both the X7 and XB7 prototypes pictured appear to be equipped with production-ready versions of these headlights, although they have been hidden under camouflage.

The 2023 BMW X7 above and Alpina’s XB7 below will share the same cosmetic revisions differing in their trimmings

BMW will continue the styling alterations with an updated rear-end that includes revised taillights with new LED light signatures. Compared to the front, however, the updates made to the rear will be comparatively minimal and won’t cause controversy like the split headlights inevitably will.

If you’re curious as to the main visual differences between the Alpina XB7 prototype and the X7 prototype pictured, take a look at the unique wheels of the Alpina, as well as its distinctive quad tailpipe design.

In terms of powertrains, the updated BMW X7 range could grow with the addition of several new engines, potentially including a plug-in hybrid. By comparison, the Alpina XB7 will probably retain just a single engine option, namely a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with no less than 612 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque.