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The 2024 BMW ALPINA XB7 is a high-performance, three-row luxury SUV that features a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 engine producing 631 horsepower. It comes as a single, well-equipped trim level with standard features like all-wheel drive, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and an advanced air suspension system with rear-wheel steering. The exterior has distinct ALPINA styling, while the interior boasts premium materials, luxurious amenities, and advanced technology. 

Performance and handling

• Engine: A 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine with 631 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, enhanced with mild-hybrid technology.

• Transmission: An 8-speed Sport Automatic Transmission with ALPINA SWITCH-TRONIC technology.

• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive and a limited-slip rear differential are standard.

• Acceleration: It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 4.0 seconds.

• Suspension: An ALPINA Sport Suspension based on a two-axle air suspension system, incorporating Active Roll Stabilization and Integral Active Steering for a balance of comfort and agility.

• Handling: The ride height can be lowered in Sport Mode for more dynamic handling. 

  
  

Interior and technology

• Seating: A three-row SUV with seating for up to seven people, with the option for second-row captain's chairs.

• Luxury features: Standard luxury appointments include heated and ventilated front seats with massage, heated rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, soft-close doors, and five-zone climate control.

• Materials: Premium materials such as leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped dashboard, and a dark gray synthetic suede headliner are standard.

• Technology: Includes standard features like a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an iDrive 7.0 infotainment system with a 12.3-inch central screen, a premium sound system, and standard safety technologies like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and blind spot warning. 

  
  

Exterior

• Design: Features distinct ALPINA design elements, including a signature front spoiler with chrome accents, ALPINA quad exhaust, and exclusive 23-inch, 20-spoke wheels.

• Lighting: May feature unique details like Swarovski crystal headlights.

• Features: Includes a split tailgate, adaptive air suspension, and Brembo front brakes.

Whichever way you look at it, BMW don’t import this car into Brasil, so you won’t find it at car dealerships. You could import one yourself, but to to that you’ll pay over the odds.

If you have a spare R$1,000,000 available, then you could have one shipped over.

Take care!

Prof. Carl Boniface

Vocabulary builder:

Amenities (n) = a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building, place, or object.

"Heating is regarded as a basic amenity"

Spoiler (n) = A car spoiler is an aerodynamic device that modifies airflow around a vehicle to improve its stability and performance. While often for aesthetic purposes, functional spoilers reduce drag and lift, creating downforce that increases traction, especially at high speeds. They do this by "spoiling" or disrupting the smooth airflow, which can otherwise create unwanted lift at high velocities. 

Adaptive air suspension is an electronically controlled system that uses air springs instead of traditional metal coils to provide a vehicle's suspension, allowing it to adjust the ride height and damping in real-time.

"Whichever way you look at it" means that no matter what perspective or approach is taken, the conclusion or outcome will be the same. It's used to state that a situation is clear or that the result is unavoidable, regardless of the method of consideration.