0:40 it is important to point out that Alpina is not a division of BMW, it is a completely seperate entity, it is not as mentioned in-house. It is a private company (Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH + Co. KG) that has very comprehensive production contracts with BMW M GmbH, not actual BMW Group itself. BMW management has zero input on Alpina product planning, all Alpina-specific engineering is done by Alpina itself in Buchloe, Bavaria. Some engines are hand-built there, somewhat like AMG does it in Affalterbach, BW. With the difference being that AMG is actually owned by Daimler, Alpina is not owned by BMW. And although produced by BMW under contract, Alpina has a seperate VIN, starting WAP. It is definately a unique relationship.

@jeppewerring

3 жыл бұрын

No. Alpina has never used M engines before, only in the new B3 they were allowed to use the S58. This XB7 uses the N63 not the S63.

@chele089

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeppewerring You are right, I corrected my original statement. Alpina is still contracted with BMW M to produce the cars however.

@KriegerDelfin24

3 жыл бұрын

The Alpina Models also have different Transmissions etc.

@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX

3 жыл бұрын

@@KriegerDelfin24 No they don't. They have the same ZF 8HP, they get their own software. They don't have their own engines either, but they absolutely do hot-rod the shit out of the BMW base engine. Most of the rotating assembly is bespoke, as are the turbos, fueling, cooling, etc. A lot of specifics are hard to nail down, as Alpina doesn't publish a comprehensive online parts catalogue

@mattrussell8915

3 жыл бұрын

@@XcoolcoolbeansbeansX the ZF 8HP is internally strengthened for the ALPINA B7 and XB7.

Alpina allows customers to opt for normal paddle shifters instead of the buttons. The latter is just an ode to when Alpina "invented" controlling an automatic transmission on the steering wheel before paddles were a thing. So I've heard.

@mnoovurvi

3 жыл бұрын

@@grievuspwn4g3 I would if I ever buy one new.

Btw, Alpina doesn't use fake engine noise pumped through the speakers.

@Creed412-

3 жыл бұрын

BMW should take notes

@agreatd

3 жыл бұрын

But it uses capacitive touch for gear shifts, LOL, i'd take fake noise and fake everyting over that non sense,

@vvevvevvvv

3 жыл бұрын

@@agreatd You can order any Alpina with paddle shifters. And if you like fake everything, I'm sorry for you

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@@Creed412- why would you buy this over a Highlander?

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

@@ruckuswithani4451 no one does

The X7 doesn't share a platform with the Cullinan. The architecture of luxury is bespoke to Rolls-Royce. We'll blame the new year's celebrations. Also even though BMW dealers sell the Alpina, it is still owned by the family that founded it.

Congrats on the million

Alpina is NOT in-house BMW, it is actually a vehicle manufacturer. The car gets a new certificate of conformity (EU paperwork) and VIN number. They do however also get support within the official BMW dealer network with some of the factory warranty remaining. The cars for Alpina are actually removed from the production line before completion, they do not modify the vehicles after delivery. Just FYI!

@williamcrawford6543

3 жыл бұрын

BMW owns Alpina

@AwkwardSilenceNation

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamcrawford6543 no they don’t. Alpina is it’s own company

@williamcrawford6543

3 жыл бұрын

@@AwkwardSilenceNation talk to your BMW dealer they told me they owned it I own 2 BMWs. I believe they acquired it in the last couple years

@AwkwardSilenceNation

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamcrawford6543 I worked for BMW from 2015 to 2019, they are not a part of BMW. The dealer might also sell them, and Alpina has a very strong connection/partnership with BMW but they are a manufacturer on their own.

@williamcrawford6543

3 жыл бұрын

@@grievuspwn4g3 on the government official regulation in list Alpina separate from BMW as manufacturer for regulations

2 or 3yrs old, 60% depreciated - what a family daily!!!

@userTomTom

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think so its a alpina they practically Go only up in price atleast in Germany

@JacesOwnWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@userTomTom in the States, they go down in value, but not 60% in 2-3 years down like Luke wrote.

@userTomTom

3 жыл бұрын

@@JacesOwnWorld ok Good too know so i can Buy cheap alpina Parts in the us ?

@ericsade5961

3 жыл бұрын

@@userTomTom not sure alpina specific parts get cheap but a few year old b7 is usually a bargain! Of course repairs don't ever get cheaper

@userTomTom

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericsade5961 hmm ok thanks for the Info

The X7/XB7 does not share platform with the Cullinan The, X7/XB7 uses the CLAR platform while the Cullinan uses the "Architecture of Luxury" platform.

@HoratioHoodoo

3 жыл бұрын

Dude loves making shit up 😂

@RomeoKiloLimaWasTaken

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoratioHoodoo in fairness BMW and RR have platform shared in the past, it’s an understandable assumption.

@user-yn5sk5ru5g

3 жыл бұрын

@@RomeoKiloLimaWasTaken for an automotive journalist he should know better to make assumptions

@RomeoKiloLimaWasTaken

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-yn5sk5ru5g I mean he can't know absolutely everything about every car. I don't think it's a huge deal that he got that very minor detail wrong.

@NoName-oq8qu

3 жыл бұрын

@@RomeoKiloLimaWasTaken as a professional if you're unsure about something don't say it as a fact

Alpina is not an BMW tuner, Alpina is a car manufacturer, since '80s. Naturally they work closley with BMW. Alpina cars have different VIN numbers. Thats why we have "M" cars and Alpinas.

Uh..this is isn't based on any Rolls platform. The Rolls Phantom, new Ghost and Cullinan are all based Rolls' own exclusive platform. The X7 is based on the CLAR platform.

@darius2640

3 жыл бұрын

he probably doesnt even research his facts, just spits whatever comes to mind, not cool

@the-boring-car-guy

3 жыл бұрын

That's what rolls say. I wouldn't be surprised at all if this had parts shared with the cullinan

@MercOne

3 жыл бұрын

@@the-boring-car-guy Parts that you can't say and that don't make a difference I'm sure. It's smart business, but a platform is a different thing.

Alpina is a registered manufacturer in Germany, not a BMW

@williamcrawford6543

3 жыл бұрын

Alpina is owned by BMW

@mantazini

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamcrawford6543 no its not !

@williamcrawford6543

3 жыл бұрын

@@mantazini I believe just lately they bought it acquired it

@williamcrawford6543

3 жыл бұрын

@@mantazini last time I was at my dealer they told me that they owned Alpina I have two of them

@williamcrawford6543

3 жыл бұрын

@@mantazini very nice cars they have all the options are on a nicer leather

Alpina isn’t an in-house division of BMW, unlike the M.

@aidenp5768

3 жыл бұрын

ALPINA is somewhat like AMG, ALPINAs are made in the same factory as a 540i / M5. But no in house. AMG I’m pretty sure isn’t in house.

@bengriffin5146

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidenp5768 Daimler acquired amg a few years back but Alpina isn’t owned by BMW, hence the “In-house” part

@aidenp5768

3 жыл бұрын

@@bengriffin5146 Oh wow they finally have AMG, ok thanks for the info didn’t know that.

@Benjamin15151515

3 жыл бұрын

@@aidenp5768 amg is owned by merc that's the point

Matt, I would like to see you test the Alpina B3! ...making a comparison with the M division alternative.

@hockeyjmac1074

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we don’t get the B3 in America.

@jeduardoslb1

3 жыл бұрын

@@hockeyjmac1074 Oh Really? I didn't know that! :(

@hockeyjmac1074

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeduardoslb1 I think we only get the B7 and XB7

That looks opulent af, this over a maybach gls all day

@jackj5368

2 жыл бұрын

...as fuck. Okay then, Sam.

@samthecar

2 жыл бұрын

@@jackj5368yes

Isnt Alpina a standalone carbuilder not an inhouse tuner?

@jeppewerring

3 жыл бұрын

Standalone but they are built in the same factories as BMW.

@Lukas323f

3 жыл бұрын

No they get new completly build cars from BMW and tune them by themself in their own workshops.

@blackshadow7192

3 жыл бұрын

They have a close relationship with BMW. They get their cars directly from the BMW factory with no VIN and are distributed at BMW dealers.

@domiwer

3 жыл бұрын

And in the US Alpina cars are sold via BMW

@stuarts4673

3 жыл бұрын

Are you on LR?

Ive driven the 2019 BMW Alpina B7 and LOVED it! I would totally buy this SUV.

Congrats on the million Matt! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

congrats on a million you guys well deserved hats off to you

hahaha that "Vitalize" program reminds me of a road trip from Cleveland, Ohio to upstate Michigan I had to do for an old job. It was 7 hours one way, I was tired on the way back so I got a coffee, blasted a metal XM station, cranked up the AC, and opened the sunroof, worked like a charm.

Alpina isnt an inhouse tuner tho, its an independent private company that just sells its cars through BMW dealers. In the same way the DeTomaso Pantera was sold via Lincoln-Mercury Dealerships.

Congrats on 1 Million!!

As someone who watches most of your podcasts and car reviews, I enjoy it when you mention the date that the reviews/podcasts were filmed. Many times I listen to a podcast where you talk about a vehicle that sounds kinda neat and I get excited about watching your review but have no real idea of when to expect the video. But hearing a date on podcasts/reviews gives me a rough timeline (3ish weeks) and kinda keeps my brain calibrated to your car news. Ps bought a mk7 GTI after hearing you recommend it as an entry level vehicle many times over, and love it.

@TheRunef92

3 жыл бұрын

Get a stage 1 tune on it from REVO or one of the other major players, you’ll love it even more. Miss mine alot

@grantkendrick277

3 жыл бұрын

Rune that’s #1 on my to do list. I’m excited. My mk6 blew up before I could modify it

anyone else getting road rage seeing how much that toyota is braking so much for no reason

Congrats on 1M subscribers, Matt and team! Also, that XB7 is gonna be a nightmare to maintain in 10 years.

Waiting for depreciation like ☠️

@lionkills1

3 жыл бұрын

By the time it depreciate, you probably don't want to buy. BMW are terrible cars after their warranty expires.

This thing is just sick. My favorite in the segment.

Correction, Alpina is a manufacturer. Not a in-house tuner as you had suggested.

The changes to the styling really improve the looks of the X7.

@EvoraGT430

3 жыл бұрын

But despite that looks Fugly as hell.

made that look fun!

I really hate when people get it wrong about Alpina . If you're going to talk about a car or a car company please do your homework. Alpina is much more than an in-house tuning company. I'm a little disappointed that he doesn't know better. And yes I'm a big fan of Alpina.

Great Video!

Dear Matt, I believe Alpina is still independent from BMW. In Germany they are registered as a car manufacturer. So its not the same like with the M GmbH. Its more like RUF.

@Poatan.chama.

3 жыл бұрын

In the netherlands a alpina is registered as a alpina not a bmw so i believe you are correct

Alpina isn't a tuner, they're a manufacture. The have a partnership with Bmw so that there cars are being build in Bmw's factory's. Alpina even has there own vin number

No ridicules exhaust rattle - i appreciate that.

Just learned about this guy from Tom Segura’a podcast, and I LOVE this podcast!

Will you review Alpina B3? it would be awsome!

@sterlingsilver320

3 жыл бұрын

We don't get those in the US unfortunately.

I prefer the look of my 2020 X7 in Mineral White Metallic and Tartufo Ext Merino Leather with the Sport Package. It’s beautiful, has a supple ride and can handle when needed.

Alpina is a car manufacturer of its own, not a division of BMW.

@pipimontana

3 жыл бұрын

bla bla is a division of USA

@JacesOwnWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Except they’re sold at BMW dealerships you noob

@iluvmyeski

3 жыл бұрын

Oh really? so its not a Bmw then? what a dumb comment.

@pipimontana

3 жыл бұрын

@@iluvmyeski the host of this show isn't much of a facts & pronunciation nerd..

@AwkwardSilenceNation

3 жыл бұрын

@@JacesOwnWorld because Alpina does not own dealerships, but they are not a division of BMW. Heavily connected but the cars get their own VIN numbers etc...

This jacket is a tbt to the Audi R8 days with Johnny

exterior color is very pretty

Hopefully the X7 depreciates as bad as the 7 Series. It will be one hell of a bargain in the next few years.

Ooooo that color!

The audio in this video is amazing, it has to be said

Personally my favourite Alpina is the B10 V8S Touring

Cool car, it’s amazing for non car people

@iluvmyeski

3 жыл бұрын

Or car people.

@gunterlauch2264

3 жыл бұрын

It actually is more for car people. Details like the gas pedal angle actually representing the percentage of power you have, no artificially heavy stearing, no pumped in noise. Aswell as the understated looks (not on this one so much) but on the b3 or b5 you are defenitely buying it for the driving dynamics, not for flexing.

This ads a new meaning to luxury barge.

When he tried to change gears by pressing the tops of the buttons and not the physical buttons on the back of the wheel i facepalmed.

@HoratioHoodoo

3 жыл бұрын

So much fail in this video

@jackyou3145

3 жыл бұрын

@@HoratioHoodoo This guy is just a walking ball of fail. His new name is Mr. White privilege. (His words, not mine)

Any chance to see the merc equivalent? The Brabus GLS?

A vehicle I don't need, but would love to have 🤣

Also, it's not a division of M, what's interesting to me is that they're still family owned and operated. I'd get one if I had a long drive to work on the highway; but fortunately, I don't.

0-60 in 3.6 in that boat? Wish I could have afforded that back when my kids were small and actually wanted to go places as a family.

I like Aplinas better than M cars

Could be the best Bimmer they need to Alpina badge

definitely need rear wheel steering on my three row kiddie kart because reasons

All slammed down like that it looks like an obese 5 series wagon

Holy, did Matt not get what Alpina is about. I guess in the simplest terms you could say historically, currently and even geographically (as they are more or less next-door neighbours) Alpina is to BMW what RUF is to Porsche. Just as RUF is enhancing the DNA of street 911s to a level not feasible for mass-production so is Alpina with street BMWs. Neither does RUF build track-focused GTx competitiors nor does Alpina build sport-focused M competitiors. Both are actually certified vehicle manufacturers with their own VIN.

The grille doesn't look bad on their SUVs thanks to the larger proportions. Actually, I would even say it looks good.

Oh that watch on your wrist is beautiful piece but i forgot the brand.Can somebody tell m e pls!

I kinda like it. Even though it is so low that the side profile reminds me of a minivan. And sporty suvs are stupid anyways.✌️

Please tell me where you got that savage GB300 jacket...

@Rudolphe_

3 жыл бұрын

nvm...saw 144 ;) Alex Roy will know

bruh it's crazy that cars come with 23" wheels from the factory, judging by BMWs grille trend pretty soon we're gonna see 20 spoke Alpina 30s as an option lol

New years day? took a month for this video to be published is that a normal time frame ?

Must take Matt hours to groom with all his special creams, washes and manscaping.

I wonder if I can have some trap music or dancehall programed in to the vitalize program .

can u review a skoda superb

I like the Alpina treatment but not a fan of the models they give it to in the US. Sell us an Alpina B5 Touring and I'm 100% in.

well you can tell it is good for a roll threw the black forest or little back road at Nuremberg it's little pretty for me but sure the girl friend would love it and I can cheat drive it lol

Chabibi ya chabibi

Aside from the M2 I find myself liking the Alpina versions better than the M ones. I guess I'm getting old.

@675Films

3 жыл бұрын

M is just getting shitty

Alpina is a manufacturer, it has its own VIN

that jacket is soo cool!!! anyone know where he got it from?

@NLWerner

3 жыл бұрын

Guess it's from Alex Roy, polizei 144.

@KhepraPuHeru

3 жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase one of these jackets??

@uknownasian

3 жыл бұрын

​@@NLWerner Thanks for the brand name, seems to be a rare find.

Alpina is always the answer...

"Caring program" Mercedes has had that.

that grill lmaoooooooooo

Just watch a video from 3 years ago you did on the Toyota Camry

1:53 😄👍 3:46🥳

BTW if you think 150K$ is too much money for this car in the US I paid in Germany for a XB7 (full options in black package) around 197600 Euros what means 217000 dollars! 😎

M is like amg and alpine I see it as lay maybach ik it’s a car but it’s like more of a luxurious spin to the car just look at the alpina e30

This or the GLS AMG?

Well it’s good to see the Aztek designer got a new job.....

Matt embarrassing Alpina is not an in-house tuning arm it’s independent. Alpina is to BMW what Ruf is to Porsche🙄 No BMW vin on that baby !

@adixon021

3 жыл бұрын

@Re Dacted Thanks good to know here in the EU its a Alpina Vin with the BMW one crossed out, but Matt did say in house tuning arm which is incorrect :-)

exterior giving benz vibes tho

Looks like the notebook is coming to its end.

they will sell 5% of total sales but its nice

Alpina is an independent company not in-house turning company like BMW Motor Sport development

Those wheels are entirely wrong in this vehicle. It needs more sidewall for tires

Come on Matt, I thought you'd be driving it up that mountain trail I've seen you do reviews on, great exhaust sound, good colour outside, Rj in Oz 4:25am

Awesome video, but maybe if you have a car with a nice interior you could just quickly show us ? Not like with all the Quirks and Features™️ but just a quick pan through.

5950 POUNDS?!? holy fuck

@kringlefanten

3 жыл бұрын

Almost three metric tons lol

@JacesOwnWorld

3 жыл бұрын

And stop faster than a Toyota Supra 🤣🤣

Three rows of seats. Three tons. Nearly 300KPH top speed. That’s not a CUV, that’s and Executive Luxury Jet.

Alpina isn't a BMW in-house division. RUF for Porsche is comparable to Alpina for BMW

I’m just gonna say it, this thing looks like a minivan. Especially inside.

only took you 27 days to publish it

Man I wonder how bad the maintenance will be for this thing down the line😂😂😂

Is Alpina a separate company I couldn’t tell from all the comments 🙄

Alpina isn't a "Department" of BMW like M-GmbH ;)

Alpina > BMW M always

@kristians2704

3 жыл бұрын

no

Can't count how many times you've criticized a car for a non existant issue because you didn't do research

If I needed a 3-row SUV, this would be on my short list.

Respect for the Vinwiki Video, fuck the Snowflakes feeling.