2026 ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR: Limited to 120 units for North America, marking the close of a chapter. – AutoMart Canada

Richmond Hill, ON.  When the first ALPINA XB7 left
final assembly at BMW Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina in 2020, it
marked the very first time an ALPINA model had ever been completed
outside of the ALPINA workshop in Buchloe, approximately one hour west
of BMW’s Munich headquarters. Today, we mark the close of XB7
production with the 2026 ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR – a special model
limited to 120 examples for North America, 12 of which are for the
Canadian market. Embodying the MANUFAKTUR standard, the XB7 MANUFAKTUR
brings together exclusive finishes, tailored details, and appointments
never before offered on the XB7, alongside the hallmark ALPINA balance
of maximum performance, supreme ride comfort, and signature driving dynamics.

Every ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR will be assembled at BMW Plant
Spartanburg in South Carolina, with production commencing in September
2026 and deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. While each
vehicle comes fully-equipped, clients can select their paint finish
and option a Trailer Tow Hitch and/or Compact Spare Tire.

MANUFAKTUR exterior: Frozen ALPINA Green, Frozen ALPINA Blue,
and a new standard for the XB7.

The 2026 ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR is offered exclusively in two paint
finishes never before available on the XB7: Frozen ALPINA Green and
Frozen ALPINA Blue. Both finishes are new to the XB7 while remaining
clearly rooted in the ALPINA colour heritage — a deliberate choice
that honors the model’s lineage in its final production year. Setting
off both finishes are exterior design elements finished in gloss
black, including the standard 23-inch ALPINA CLASSIC forged 20-spoke wheels.

The full suite of exterior trim – grille, window surrounds, air
breathers, front ALPINA logo, and rear tailpipe finishers – is
presented in gloss black. A unique “XB7 MANUFAKTUR” badge at
the rear identifies each example. Viewed in profile, the classic
ALPINA Deco-Set appliqué runs the length of the vehicle in black,
while a laser-etched “MANUFAKTUR” wordmark on each B-pillar
marks the designation with characteristic restraint. The optional
receiver hitch supports a towing capacity of up to 3,405 kg.

MANUFAKTUR interior: Tartufo Full Merino leather, heritage
ALPINA embroidery, and a “1 of 120” plaque.

Across all 120 examples – regardless of exterior finish – the ALPINA
XB7 MANUFAKTUR interior is upholstered in Tartufo Full Merino leather
and trimmed in ALPINA Natural Walnut Anthracite. Each front headrest
carries the heritage ALPINA script embroidered in green and blue, a
detail that connects the XB7 MANUFAKTUR directly to the brand’s
five-decade tradition of individual expression. Black front floor mats
feature silver ALPINA emblem pins; the trunk mat is embroidered with
the “MANUFAKTUR” wordmark.

On the forward console lid, a silver “ALPINA XB7
MANUFAKTUR” plaque confirms each vehicle’s place as “1 of
120” – a direct statement of the model’s significance. The
8-speed ALPINA Switch-Tronic transmission is operable via
column-mounted paddles finished in anodized black.

Standard appointments include second-row captain’s chairs and a
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system. Each ALPINA XB7
MANUFAKTUR is also accompanied by two handmade ALPINA weekender bags –
crafted in brown LAVALINA leather and trimmed with the ALPINA script
in coordinating green and blue — designed in concert with the
vehicle’s interior palette rather than added to it.

631 hp bi-turbo V8, ALPINA-tuned chassis, and 0-100 in 4.2 seconds.

At the heart of every ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR is the 4.4-litre bi-turbo
V8, based on the BMW S68 engine and producing 631 hp and 590 lb-ft of
torque. Paired with an 8-speed ALPINA Switch-Tronic transmission and
integrated 48-volt starter-generator, the XB7 MANUFAKTUR reaches 0-100
km/h in 4.2 seconds while delivering the relaxed, effortless cruising
refinement that defines the ALPINA driving experience.

The standard 2-axle air suspension features ALPINA-specific damper
and kinematic tuning, allows a range of 80 mm of adjustable ride
height. Below 30 km/h, ride height can be raised 40 mm for clearance;
at higher speeds, it lowers automatically by 20 mm – or 40 mm in
SPORT+ mode above 250 km/h – for a reduced centre of gravity and
sharper dynamics. Active Roll Stabilization with electromechanical
anti-roll bars and stiffer rear axle bushings minimise body roll
without compromising the XB7 MANUFAKTUR’s signature ride quality.

Integral Active Steering delivers direct response and rear-axle
turning of up to 2.3° for both low-speed agility and high-speed
stability. Three driver-selectable modes – COMFORT, SPORT, and SPORT+
— allow the XB7 MANUFAKTUR to be precisely tailored to any driving situation.

Deliveries of the 2026 ALPINA XB7 MANUFAKTUR are expected to begin in
the fourth quarter of 2026.

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luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles,
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Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs and
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For more information, please contact:

Marc Belcourt

Director, Corporate Communications

BMW Group Canada

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Jean-Francois Taylor

Product and Technology Manager, Corporate Communications

BMW Group Canada

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