Presenting The First Ever Alpina XB7

bemagrp · 08-08-2020, 11:09 AM

They remove Phytonic Blue for XB7 Alpina?
Really???

LittleJoe · 08-08-2020, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bemagrp

They remove Phytonic Blue for XB7 Alpina?
Really???

If this is not a mistake and they actually did remove Phytonic blue for the XB7 then I would wait for Alpina blue if I were you. What makes it questionable for me is many of the promotional photos of the XB7 are Phytonic blue.

bemagrp · 08-08-2020, 06:01 PM

So far just 16 Phytonic Blue ordered nationwide and I have one of them.
Will wait until any news come, and then flip to Alpina Blue or Green if available.
Here is mine:

Model Year
2021
Model Code / Desc.
21SQ X7 ALPINA
Color Code / Desc.
C1M Phytonic Blue Metallic
Upholstery Code / Desc.
ZBTQ (Ind) Tartufo Full Merino Leather

Options:
300 - Space-saver spare
407 - Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof
4NN - 5-zone auto climate control
6F1 - Bowers & Wilkins sound system
6FH - Rear-seat entertainment
X2A - (Ind) 23" ALPINA CS16 Perf Non-RF
XES - (Ind) ALPINA Walnut Nature Black Tri
ZLT - Shadowline exterior trim

bemagrp · 08-08-2020, 06:21 PM

Alpina Blue Metallic is Available!!!!!!

bemagrp · 08-08-2020, 06:22 PM

Model:
21SQ X7 ALPINA
Color:
A96 Mineral White Metallic
C1M Phytonic Blue Metallic
C27 Arctic Grey Metallic
C3Z Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
X06 (Ind) ALPINA Blue Metallic
X1B (Ind) Ametrin Metallic
300 Alpine White
475 Black Sapphire Metallic

LittleJoe · 08-19-2020, 06:31 PM

LittleJoe · 08-20-2020, 03:45 PM

I find it laughable how Mercedes implemented CarPlay on their MBUX displays. No support for wireless CarPlay and they only use about 2/3 of the width of their 12.3" screen when CarPlay is displayed.

Major thumbs down.

Resjudicata · 08-21-2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleJoe

I find it laughable how Mercedes implemented CarPlay on their MBUX displays. No support for wireless CarPlay and they only use about 2/3 of the width of their 12.3" screen when CarPlay is displayed.

Major thumbs down.

Ferrari charges nearly $5,000 just for Apple CarPlay. So at least it's not that crazy, and the MB customers are looking for other things; I seriously doubt it's a deal breaker for them.

BMW buyers are more focused on tech. Every Silicon Valley technology guy has, owns, or owned a bmw. Their market it's CTO guys.

LittleJoe · 08-21-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Resjudicata

Ferrari charges nearly $5,000 just for Apple CarPlay. So at least it's not that crazy, and the MB customers are looking for other things; I seriously doubt it's a deal breaker for them.

Of course wireless CarPlay and Android Auto isn't a deal breaker for MB buyers or they wouldn't be selling them, but MB promised wireless CarPlay with MBUX and still hasn't delivered. And they cannot defend squeezing CarPlay into 2/3 of their available screen width. They go on and on about how advanced their tech is but they dropped the ball in this area and it does matter to some buyers. I think they don't want owners using CarPlay or Android Auto so they made them less convenient to use.

Resjudicata · 08-21-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleJoe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resjudicata

Ferrari charges nearly $5,000 just for Apple CarPlay. So at least it's not that crazy, and the MB customers are looking for other things; I seriously doubt it's a deal breaker for them.

Of course wireless CarPlay and Android Auto isn't a deal breaker for MB buyers or they wouldn't be selling them, but MB promised wireless CarPlay with MBUX and still hasn't delivered. And they cannot defend squeezing CarPlay into 2/3 of their available screen width. They go on and on about how advanced their tech is but they dropped the ball in this area and it does matter to some buyers. I think they don't want owners using CarPlay or Android Auto so they made them less convenient to use.

I'm sure they would rather have them stick their ecosystem and use their dash displays. I agree with you. But their tech is better than anything without a MB or BMW badge for interior information systems.

I think they focus on their demographic and a more refined smoother ride. Where BMW focuses on higher technology and a faster performance for information and automotive.

LittleJoe · 10-28-2020, 01:16 PM

LittleJoe · 10-28-2020, 01:19 PM

ALPINA Blue goes into production in December
ALPINA Green in April

robbys3m3 · 11-01-2020, 11:29 AM

has anyone order an xb7 with shadowline trim?

fkim119 · 11-01-2020, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by robbys3m3

has anyone order an xb7 with shadowline trim?

I did

robbys3m3 · 11-01-2020, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fkim119

I did

Can't wait to see it!

bemagrp · 11-01-2020, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by robbys3m3

has anyone order an xb7 with shadowline trim?

I did too

davecraze · 11-04-2020, 06:50 PM

Looks like they are starting to show up in a few more dealer showrooms.

https://www.bmwwest.com/new/BMW/2021...e70b9c885b.htm

No affiliation...just a public service announcement if any forum friends were looking for one in stock.

LittleJoe · 11-08-2020, 09:23 PM

Found this XB7 in Florida:

https://www.fieldsbmworlando.com/new...bcca24dd2b.htm

CruiseControl · 11-10-2020, 02:20 PM

https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/11/09/2...b7-test-drive/

LittleJoe · 11-10-2020, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CruiseControl

https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/11/09/2...b7-test-drive/

This is a very good test drive/review. Thanks for the post.

Ivory leather and ALPINA Myrtle wood trim look very good together.

Wild Blue · 11-11-2020, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleJoe

Ivory leather and ALPINA Myrtle wood trim look very good together.

Mmmmmm, that does look wonderful. Wish that trim was available for us mortals.

JMAN1111 · 11-11-2020, 11:06 AM

Anyone not selling at sticker? lol

Offered 3k under sticker on one and the stealer laughed ...

08-08-2020, 11:09 AM	#177
bemagrp First Lieutenant 265 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 23 Alpina XB7/21 Alpina XB7 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	They remove Phytonic Blue for XB7 Alpina? Really???
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08-08-2020, 06:01 PM	#179
bemagrp First Lieutenant 265 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 23 Alpina XB7/21 Alpina XB7 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	So far just 16 Phytonic Blue ordered nationwide and I have one of them. Will wait until any news come, and then flip to Alpina Blue or Green if available. Here is mine: Model Year 2021 Model Code / Desc. 21SQ X7 ALPINA Color Code / Desc. C1M Phytonic Blue Metallic Upholstery Code / Desc. ZBTQ (Ind) Tartufo Full Merino Leather Options: 300 - Space-saver spare 407 - Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof 4NN - 5-zone auto climate control 6F1 - Bowers & Wilkins sound system 6FH - Rear-seat entertainment X2A - (Ind) 23" ALPINA CS16 Perf Non-RF XES - (Ind) ALPINA Walnut Nature Black Tri ZLT - Shadowline exterior trim Last edited by bemagrp; 08-08-2020 at 06:20 PM..
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08-08-2020, 06:21 PM	#180
bemagrp First Lieutenant 265 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 23 Alpina XB7/21 Alpina XB7 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Alpina Blue Metallic is Available!!!!!!
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08-08-2020, 06:22 PM	#181
bemagrp First Lieutenant 265 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 23 Alpina XB7/21 Alpina XB7 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Model: 21SQ X7 ALPINA Color: A96 Mineral White Metallic C1M Phytonic Blue Metallic C27 Arctic Grey Metallic C3Z Tanzanite Blue II Metallic X06 (Ind) ALPINA Blue Metallic X1B (Ind) Ametrin Metallic 300 Alpine White 475 Black Sapphire Metallic
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LittleJoe Major 1064 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: 2023 EQS 580 SUV Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Reading, PA iTrader: (0)	I find it laughable how Mercedes implemented CarPlay on their MBUX displays. No support for wireless CarPlay and they only use about 2/3 of the width of their 12.3" screen when CarPlay is displayed. Major thumbs down.
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10-28-2020, 01:19 PM	#188
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11-01-2020, 11:29 AM	#189
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11-08-2020, 09:23 PM	#194
LittleJoe Major 1064 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: 2023 EQS 580 SUV Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Reading, PA iTrader: (0)	Found this XB7 in Florida: https://www.fieldsbmworlando.com/new...bcca24dd2b.htm Attached Images Last edited by LittleJoe; 11-08-2020 at 09:29 PM..
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11-11-2020, 11:06 AM	#198
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