Our review of the Alpina XB7 where we tell you everything you need to know about this refreshed SUV.
. There are a bunch of new styling elements, more power and some solid tech improvements. Now, I’m not saying that you should go out and toss theXB7 in the garbage, but the changes are enough to give it a second look and see how the Alpina variant fits into the three-row performance SUV segment these days.There’s no mistaking the XB7 for a regularwhen it’s charging nose-first at you. The giant “ALPINA” spelled out in the lower bumper area makes sure of it.
You’d expect this and all the other Alpina enhancements – stiffer bushings, reinforced torsion struts and unique dome-bulkhead struts – would all have a positive impact on handling performance. However, the XB7 is no match for the X7 M60i. It genuinely feels like antuner has gone to work on the suspension versus the M60i, but the end result is a stiffer and less predictable chassis that never quite feels sure of itself.
Listening to the XB7 is lovely, too, as it breathes through a sport exhaust system made for the model. The sound is classy, which means you’ll know it’s coming, but it’s not going to set off any car alarms in the parking lot. If you prefer a sillier-sounding family hauler, both