2025 BMW ALPINA XB7 - Attractive & Luxury Full-Size SUV! скачать в хорошем качестве

2025 BMW ALPINA XB7 - Attractive & Luxury Full-Size SUV!

More Info: BigTimeAuto   / bigtimeauto_club   http://t.me/bigtimeauto_club 2025 BMW ALPINA XB7 When a test vehicle earns a nickname after just 15 minutes of driving, you’ve either got a lemon or a gem. In the case of the 2025 Alpina XB7 it’s the latter, and the moniker is a jewel. “Emerald” got its name from its stunning and exclusive Alpina Green II Metallic exterior. The brawny six-seater (as we tested it with second row captain’s chairs; its base model is a seven-seater) is based on the BMW X7, and modified by Alpina, BMW’s partner in taking luxury vehicles to a whole new level of refinement, performance and comfort. The two companies have been working together for half a century, and BMW bought Alpina in 2022. After 2025, Alpina production will be brought completely under BMW’s wing. This Alpina was built in BMW’s Spartanburg, South Carolina factory, using parts sourced from Alpina’s plant in Buchloe, Germany. Vehicles for the Canadian and American markets are completed in Spartanburg, while those destined for other regions are returned to Alpina in Germany for finishing. The XB7 is a rare creature. Only 2,880 have been produced since 2020, and BMW Canada sells a couple dozen a year, according to spokesperson Jean-Francois Taylor. As the only Alpina available in Canada, it garners stares and close inspection by passersby who know it’s unusual. But it’s likely to remain an object of desire for all but a fortunate few who can get their hands on one and afford the $175,000 price tag, before luxury taxes and delivery. Powertrain: It’s a beast, this Emerald. A tap on the go-pedal and you’ll feel a remarkably quick shot of power as the hybrid-assisted twin turbo 4.4-litre V8 spools up, generating 631 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. This 6,000-pound behemoth can get from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, and tops out at 290 km/h, if you dare. All this power comes thanks to BMW’s extra-responsive turbos and the mild-hybrid system that increases the efficiency of the engine as well as speeding up the responsiveness of the eight-speed automatic transmission. Alpina provided the engine management and cooling systems, along with its own shift buttons on the steering wheel. Drive: Our test drive took us on a 1,000-km return trip for a weekend of skiing. While the drive was mostly on the highway, it tested the XB7s handling characteristics over snowy roads, twisty, hilly and severely potholed pavements, and wide-open highway. Overall, the SUV is a true delight to drive, handling all conditions with the serenity befitting such a luxurious and sophisticated vehicle. We also managed 11.3 l/100km, better than the stated highway fuel economy rating. The only oddity in its behaviour was that at speeds up to just over 100 km/h, the XB7 felt as though the body was floating around on the suspension. Passengers commented on the sensation without prompting, so it’s not subtle. At higher speeds the SUV settles down into a smooth ride, eliminating bumps in the road and delivering handling that would be respectable from a sports car. Read More https://www.vicariousmag.com/road-tes... Instagram ▶   / cartvpress   TikTok ▶   / cartvpress   Facebook ▶   / cartvpress