BMW purchased ALPINA in 2022, however the preexisting deal between the 2 corporations gained’t expire till the tip of 2025. Meaning we shouldn’t realistically count on any modifications to ALPINA’s modus operandi earlier than 2026. A brand new report from Automobile and Driver sheds gentle on Buchloe’s future, which may see the area of interest automaker transfer much more upmarket, probably with a new brand. We additionally reported previously that BMW plans to maneuver the ALPINA model above the Luxurious Class, so basically an Higher Luxurious Class.

Will A B7 Come Shut To A Rolls-Royce Ghost?

As we speak, veteran journalist Georg Kacher alleges the identical factor: BMW Group intends to push ALPINA deeper into high-end territory. The intent is to go after Mercedes and its posh Maybach sub-brand whereas additionally grabbing gross sales from Bentley and Aston Martin. The juiciest a part of the report is a few potential return of the B7, perhaps at the same time as a alternative for the next-generation Rolls-Royce Ghost. Doing so would keep away from a possible gross sales cannibalization, however nothing is official but.

Moreover, logic tells us the brand new ALPINA B7 could be based mostly on the 7 Sequence LCI, which Munich insiders imagine is scheduled to enter manufacturing in mid-2026. Consequently, a G70-based ALPINA mannequin is unlikely to see the sunshine of day earlier than the tip of 2026 or early 2027. It’s untimely to know whether or not the resurrected B7 goes to kill off the Ghost altogether or whether or not Rolls-Royce will make the subsequent era strictly electrical. The latter situation appears believable since RR desires to be EV-only from 2030. Our sources say that the Ghost is due for a refresh in 2029.

ALPINA To Focus On Worthwhile And Giant Luxurious Autos

ALPINA is anticipated to cease being a mélange of luxurious and sporty to give attention to the previous and bridge the hole between the fanciest BMW and Rolls-Royce. It probably means the entry-level ALPINAs are going to be discontinued. In 2022, former BMW Vice President, Head of Sequence Luxurious Class, Christian Tschurtschenthaler even recommended the B3 and D3 (and by extension the XD3, XD4, and B4) reside on borrowed time:

“Does it make sense that somebody spends that €250,000 or €300,000 cash on an ALPINA then sees a B3 come alongside at a site visitors gentle?”

Likelihood is the larger B5/D5 gained’t be renewed both, in response to our sources inside the BMW Group. With the B7 doubtlessly returning at one level within the latter half of the last decade, it might make sense for ALPINA to maintain the XB7 in its portfolio as properly. The second era of the BMW-badged X7 carries the “G67” inside codename and is scheduled to reach in mid-2027, so search for a brand new XB7 round 2028.

No Phrase But On An ALPINA 8 Sequence

Elsewhere, BMW is anticipated to axe the 8 Sequence lineup within the coming years however carry again the Gran Coupe (codename G77) as an electrical automobile on CLAR platform close to the tip of the last decade. The 7 Sequence could be a very good candidate for the ALPINA therapy. From what we’ve heard, the newcomer beneath the BMW Group company umbrella gained’t initially launch any electrical autos. Nevertheless, zero-emission fashions are inevitable in gentle of the EV push from governments all around the world.

Supply: Automobile and Driver