Let’s be honest. The ALPINA most North American enthusiasts really want is not an SUV. It is the BMW ALPINA B3 Touring, the long-roof Autobahn weapon that Europe enjoys while we watch from afar.
That dream wagon still has not crossed the Atlantic. But ALPINA is giving North America something special before the curtain closes.
The 2026 BMW ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR arrives as a limited production farewell. Just 120 examples will be built for the United States and Canada, marking the end of XB7 production and the final chapter for one of ALPINA’s most successful but unusual models.
Unusual because the XB7 quietly made history when it launched in 2020. Instead of completing its transformation in Buchloe like every ALPINA before it, the big SUV became the first ALPINA assembled in the United States, at BMW Plant Spartanburg.
Six years later the story ends where it began. The XB7 MANUFAKTUR serves as a carefully curated send-off. Production begins in September 2026 with deliveries expected in Q4 2026. Each of the 120 vehicles will arrive fully equipped, with buyers choosing only between two exclusive exterior finishes.
Production begins September 2026 at BMW Plant Spartanburg, with deliveries expected in Q4 2026. Pricing starts at $180,000 plus $1,550 destination, and every vehicle arrives in a single fully equipped specification.
Frozen ALPINA Colors Make Their XB7 Debut
The MANUFAKTUR model introduces two paint finishes never before offered on the XB7:
• Frozen ALPINA Green
• Frozen ALPINA Blue
Both colors draw directly from ALPINA’s heritage palette while giving the big SUV a striking matte finish.
Contrast comes via high-gloss Shadowline trim, applied across nearly every exterior element:
• Kidney grille
• Window surrounds
• Air breathers
• Tailpipe finishers
• Front ALPINA logo
The look is purposeful and restrained, exactly what you’d expect from Buchloe’s design philosophy. Even the signature 23-inch ALPINA CLASSIC forged wheels arrive finished in Shadowline black, reinforcing the stealthy aesthetic.
Subtle identifiers mark the special edition:
• “XB7 MANUFAKTUR” rear badge
• Laser-etched MANUFAKTUR wordmark on the B-pillars
• Black ALPINA Deco-Set side graphics
For buyers who actually intend to use their 631-horsepower luxury hauler, a 7,500-lb towing capacity remains intact thanks to the standard receiver hitch.
Inside, every MANUFAKTUR model shares the same configuration — and it’s appropriately lavish.
The cabin is upholstered entirely in Tartufo Full Merino leather, paired with ALPINA Walnut Nature Black trim. The combination gives the interior a warm, almost lounge-like atmosphere.
Heritage cues appear throughout:
• ALPINA script embroidered in green and blue on the front headrests
• Silver ALPINA emblem pins on the floor mats
• “MANUFAKTUR” embroidery on the trunk mat
The centerpiece is a silver plaque on the center console reading: “BMW ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR – 1 of 120”
Standard equipment includes:
• Second-row captain’s chairs
• Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
• ALPINA Switch-Tronic transmission with anodized black column-mounted paddles
Owners will also receive two handmade ALPINA weekender bags, crafted from brown LAVALINA leather and trimmed with green and blue ALPINA script.
It’s the kind of detail that feels quintessentially ALPINA, quietly luxurious and slightly eccentric.
631 Horsepower, Effortless ALPINA Performance
Under the hood sits the familiar ALPINA-tuned 4.4-liter Bi-Turbo V8 based on BMW’s S68 architecture.
Output remains unchanged but impressive:
- 631 hp
- 590 lb-ft of torque
- 0–60 mph: 3.9 seconds
Power flows through an 8-speed ALPINA Switch-Tronic transmission paired with a 48-volt starter-generator.
But raw numbers have never been the whole point. ALPINA’s philosophy is about effortless speed, the ability to cross continents quickly, quietly, and comfortably.
The chassis reflects that balance with the ALPINA 2-Axle Air Suspension
- Adjustable ride height range of 3.2 inches
- +1.6 inches lift below 20 mph
- −0.8 inches at speed
- −1.6 inches in SPORT+ above 155 mph
Advanced chassis systems include:
- Active Roll Stabilization
- Electromechanical anti-roll bars
- Stiffer rear axle bushings
- Integral Active Steering with up to 2.3° rear steering
Drivers can tailor the experience through COMFORT, SPORT, and SPORT+ modes, transforming the XB7 from relaxed long-distance cruiser to improbably agile seven-seat performance machine.
The End of the XB7 Era
The MANUFAKTUR edition isn’t simply another special trim, it represents the final production run of the ALPINA XB7.
For six years, the model served as ALPINA’s interpretation of BMW’s flagship SUV: faster, more refined, and subtly more exclusive. Its production in Spartanburg also marked the first time an ALPINA model was completed outside Buchloe, an important milestone for the brand.
With just 120 units allocated for North America, the MANUFAKTUR version will almost certainly become one of the most collectible ALPINA SUVs ever produced.
And in classic ALPINA fashion, the farewell arrives not with drama, but with quiet, confident elegance.
