The 2018 BMW Alpina B7 is finally here with its luxurious interior and breathtaking exterior that demands the attention of the onlookers. The head-turning beauty of this exclusive sedan is best described as exquisite and elegant.
BMW is calling the all-new Alpina B7 the “most powerful form of sophistication” and they are not wrong. The 2018 BMW Alpina B7 is a limited production model that is coming straight from the flagship 7 Series lineup of this luxury brand to stun the senses of the sedan and luxury enthusiasts.
The sedan is hand-finished to bring the best luxuries from the brand and ensure that this large luxury sedan is the perfect companion for the fair few who can get their hands on this exquisite automotive miracle.
The all-new Alpina B7 is fitted with an extraordinarily powerful engine that brings superior power to the driver at all times. Of course, the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 features multiple signature ALPINA elements to take the design, luxury, performance, and comfort of this vehicle to a whole another level.
The sedan is sculpted to have the muscular and edgy look that we have come to expect from the Alpina B7 series. The 2018 BMW Alpina B7 has enhanced performance and safety, which is all thanks to the addition of the agile Carbon Core frame and the new-generation B-Turbo engine.
Here is an in-depth review of the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 with a closer look at its performance, safety features, design and a lot more.
Design of 2018 BMW Alpina B7
The overall design of this gorgeous sedan is elegant and strong to say the very least. The exterior of the latest 2018 BMW Alpina B7 is aggressive, however, at the same time, it looks refined and classy as well. The interior of the sedan is spacious and designed in a way so that the passengers in the rear of the vehicle have the same level of comfort as the passengers at the front of the cabin.
Exterior
The exterior of the latest 2018 BMW Alpina B7 is designed to impress the onlookers, yet at the same time, it is designed to be very aerodynamic to enhance the performance of the sedan as well. The sides of the large luxury sedan are sleek with sharp striking lines that contrast really well with the overall muscular frame of the sedan.
This is a high-performance sedan that features multiple aerodynamic elements to make the performance of this vehicle worthy of the BMW badge. The front of the vehicle is edgy and angular to bring a sporty look to the design of the vehicle.
The signature BMW grille sits proudly at the front of the sedan with the BMW logo at the center of it. The stance of the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 is sporty, athletic and agile, which is all thanks to the aggressive front of the sedan.
The front of the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 also features the Icon Adaptive full LED headlights that come with automatic high beams. The LED fog lights are also present just below the headlights to enhance the visibility of the driver under low visibility conditions.
This aggressive look is further accentuated by the chrome accents that are trimmed all over the headlights and the grille. The same chrome accents can be found at the front air intakes, rocker panel strips and at the rear of the vehicle right on the trunk as well.
The rear of the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 also features a diffuser and spoiler to enhance the aerodynamics of the vehicle. The quad tailpipes are chrome tipped to add to the performance and the aesthetic appeal of the sedan in the best way possible.
The sides of the vehicle have power-folding and heated side mirrors that add to the functionality and the utility of the sedan. The 2018 BMW Alpina B7 still has the signature and iconic 20-spoke aluminum wheels, however, there is an option of the 21-inch wheel as well for the people who need a change.
Interior
The interior of the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 is just as elegant and classy as one would expect a limited edition BMW to be like. The cabin looks superb and regal and even with one glace, one can tell that the designers at BMW did not spare any expense to make it the best it can be.
The cabin is designed to be spacious and luxurious so that it engulfs the occupants with its splendor and its lavishness. The luxuries and the comfort of every passenger in the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 are equally important and this is the reason why the rear seat passengers in this luxury sedan can enjoy a leg room of 44-inch to spread out and truly relax.
There is a reason why BMW is calling the interior of the 2018 Alpina B7 the “most luxurious 7 series” design yet. The cabin is designed around the passengers and the driver so that everyone can enjoy the comfort and convenience of driving around town in a BMW.
The instrument panel at the front has a leather finish with contrasting stitching to bring the true and elegant BMW look. The cabin is fitted with rich, real wood trims such as the exclusive ALPINA Myrtle Wood for a luxurious and sumptuous look.
The front multi-contoured seats are 20-way powered with 4-way lumbar support. To further enhance the comfort of the people in the front, these two seats come with adjustable backrests, side supports and thigh supports that the driver and the passenger can set according to their preference.
It would not be an exclusive luxury sedan if it did not have seats with memory and ventilation functions with active subtle massage action. Every seat in the vehicle is upholstered with Nappa Leather, however, the owner gets the choice of leather, trim, color and paint combinations so that the interior can reflect the personality and the taste of the owner.
The exclusive Alpina badge can be seen on the leather-wrapped SWITCH-TRONIC multifunctional sports steering wheel that also features the controls for Bluetooth, Cruise Control, and many other driver’s controls.
The center console of the sedan has a big 10.2-inch high-resolution screen that can be used with the Voice Command System with Natural Language Understanding. There is another iDrive 6.0 System that comes with touchscreen touchpad controller and 7 programmable memory buttons that will help the driver with taking control of the vehicle.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Since this is a limited production model, the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 comes with multiple comfort and convenience features that ensure that the driver and the passengers of the vehicle are always comfortable and happy while riding around in this sedan.
Some of its highlighting comfort and convenience features include:
- Soft-Close Automatic Door Operation
- Automatic 4-Zone Climate Control
- Panoramic Moonroof With Fully Automatic 2-Piece Glass Panel
- Automatic-Dimming Interior Rear-View Mirror
- Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory
- Micro-Filter Ventilation System
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Ambiance Lighting
- 3-Stage Heated Front Seats And Heated Rear Seats
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- 2x USB Ports With 2.1A Charging
Performance of 2018 Alpina B7
The engineers at BMW have paid a lot of attention to even the most minor details and this is the reason why this luxury sedan is not only more reliable but more efficient as well. To make the performance of the vehicle the best, the engineers at BMW have used the ingenious and agile Carbon Core frame to ensure that the performance of the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 is improved.
Since this limited production sedan is constructed on a racetrack inspired carbon core frame, the vehicle is lightweight and agile, while bringing superior strength to the sedan at all times. The ALPINA suspension is combined with this frame resulted in a sedan that is quick and responsive.
To go with such an ingenious structure, the 2018 BMW Alpina B7 is powered by a 4.4-litre BMW ALPINA Bi-Turbo V8 engine that can generate 600 horsepower. The engine comes with high precision Direct Injection System that ensures that the engine gets the fuel when it needs it the most without any breaks in the flow.
This V8 engine is paired with an 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission that comes with Sport, Manual and Automatic shift modes. Performance enhancing elements such as the active kidney grille, air curtains, air breather system, electronic throttle control and Brake Energy Regeneration System have been added to make the performance of the sedan even better.
Integral Active Steering, 2-Axle Air Suspension System and xDrive All-Wheel Systems are once again a part of this vehicle’s performance. The 2018 BMW Alpina B7 comes with Driving Dynamics Control System that comes with ECO PRO, ADAPTIVE, COMFORT, COMFOR+, SPORT and SPORT+ modes.
The 2018 Alpina B7 is a high-performance vehicle that comes with Gesture Control System that will take the commands from the driver’s hands and perform accordingly.
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Safety Features
The 2018 Alpina B7 comes with a wide range of safety features that ensure that the driver feels confident and ready to take control of the road while he or she is driving this sedan. Some of the standout safety features of this sedan include:
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
- BMW’s Active Protection System
- Brake Fade Compensation
- Carbon Core Construction
- Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- Dynamic Damper Control
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
- Hill Descent Control
- LATCH Attachment For Child-Restraint Safety Installation
- Tire Pressure Monitor
Price of 2018 Alpina B7
BMW has not announced any release date or price for the 2018 Alpina B7 as yet, however, the flagship BMW 7 Series is already available in the UAE. The 2018 BMW Alpina B7 has the starting price of $138,800 in the USA.
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