I have a 2013 b7. He nails it. Understated elegance, with a growling, throw u into the back seat acceleration that will go head to head with m series and yeah.. I may have had a race or two...:)
Thanks for the vídeo Carlos. Now, Alpina has always worked on improvements over the base BImmer, but honestly I do not see much of better car, not to mention or justify the extra cost (many times, way higher). Just my opinion.
more plush interior....better performance parts....nicer wheels, ground effects and not to mention 100 more horsepower over he base depending on year model of the 7 series..and as an owner of a 2013 alpina b7 i would say that it is.
I always heard the (B)eez in the Alpina's were made to go fast and a more refined interior e.g. '13 B6 GRANCOUPE... that thing was clocked @ 0-60 @ 3.6secs
That Alpina badge in the front splitter should have been in silver to make it more prominent from far as in other previous Alpina models. The badge in the same colour as the car is hardly noticeable.
Did Alpina fall off or what.?!? I mean just the wheels. Those aren't true Alpina wheels and that's how these cars were so distinctive. You used to not see the tire valve cuz it was hidden under the center cap and it used to be within an actual spoke... It sucks that this car is more of a regular 7 series than Alpina...
Yeah I'm not sure about the wheels. I believe all previous models of Alpina had that valve stem feature on their wheels, so cant really guess as to why this newest B7 has exposed ones. However the rest of the car seems most definitely up to Alpina standards and styling ques.
Alpinas are interesting, especially the B7, however I feel like Alpina has painted themselves into a box by always having the same color, wheels etc etc.
"The interior is bizarre...." "Not really to my taste..." Says the guy in cheap acid wash 80's jeans and hick town check shirt and cheap black vans shoes. FYI, that car fits an owner, or reviewer, in a tailored summer suit, not an untucked young millennial who wouldn't know class if it bit him in the ass.
jpracingph Carlos is a pretty well-respected car journalist, though. His outfit is fairly standard for journalists too, I think you're a bit harsh simply based on what he's wearing.
Fair enough. I've watched Carlos for a number of years now. He's better suited to reviewing GTR Nismo's and Porsche Turbo's. He shouldn't be reviewing luxurious cars. It doesn't suit his "review" style.
This Alpina is all about the drive , the engine mods they did. The air suspension with Alpina mods , how fast this thing is like 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and this guy spends most of the time showing us the screen and back seats which could are the same as the regular 7 series . Waste of a review . Not going justice to the Alpina at all
The wheels look great! Exterior looks nice! However.... The center console looks like crap! Go back to how the center console used to look (BMW-Who designed that?) or be more innovative! It looks like it was designed by a complete amateur. smh!
Let's be serious I won't subscribe to a channel where this guy who doesn't know what he's talking about acts like he's driving a low budget truck when Alpina is on top of everything BMW (!!!) ever produced.
You know nothing Carlors... you know nothing about Alpina! That is a classical signature Alpina car and you review it like it was an 7 series facelift... you know nothing!
1: Alpina is to BMW what AMG is to mercedes 2: Alpina is a tuning and racing companey has been since the late 60's 3: It not "just" a facelift and a better engine
Rick James Alpina B7 drives better than M760Li. It's lighter and nimbler and quicker around a track or a drag race. It has a higher top speed (205 mph I've read somewhere). And it does all that while still keeping the refinement and luxury of a typical limo. It's a worthy contender to the S63 AMG imo.
Carlos notices the best details. Great insightful review.
I guess I'm kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good website to watch newly released series online ?
@Lian Lawrence try flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
@Drake Noah definitely, been using flixzone for since april myself :D
@Drake Noah Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) I appreciate it !
@Lian Lawrence no problem xD
Carlos, I love the videos you do. You rule buddy! 🤓
Thanks!
Beautiful. ..my favorite large, German sedan
This is what you call a car review. Awesome job Carlos.
I’ve been in one of these. Supervisor has one. It’s sick.
I love this car!
I love my Alpina
Hello, Carlos! 🙌
This is a dad mobile I could drive every day, so sexy!
I have a 2013 b7. He nails it. Understated elegance, with a growling, throw u into the back seat acceleration that will go head to head with m series and yeah.. I may have had a race or two...:)
Thanks for the vídeo Carlos. Now, Alpina has always worked on improvements over the base BImmer, but honestly I do not see much of better car, not to mention or justify the extra cost (many times, way higher).
Just my opinion.
all you have to do is drive one...after you've driven the standard 750 and you'll notice an immediate difference.
Which extra cost? It's just as fast as the M760Li, differently designed while being cheaper.
more plush interior....better performance parts....nicer wheels, ground effects and not to mention 100 more horsepower over he base depending on year model of the 7 series..and as an owner of a 2013 alpina b7 i would say that it is.
I always heard the (B)eez in the Alpina's were made to go fast and a more refined interior e.g. '13 B6 GRANCOUPE... that thing was clocked @ 0-60 @ 3.6secs
Can't believe he doesn't like the interior. That wood is beautiful
Fenomenal Review from Carlos. You are doing very well. Thanks.
really like the new videos very detail not no 3 min video on a car
Could you do a review on the 2016 Audi s8 Plus
I can't believe Carlos came to Edmunds! Wonder where Jason is!
Why is the rear brake caliper so small?
Alpina deffo hit the spot when it comes to BMWs.... they often do better than BMW themselves.
Love this car and glad to see Carlos!!
Carlo's reviews reminds me of what Motor Trend video used to be.
Can we do without the constant drone of the music? Why is it there?
205 mph and will pretty much beat every other car on the road. amazing limo.
Carlos you rule. Thx.
Upgrade to 4k cameras please.
Intro music?
Carlo why leaving motortrend
A car that I would gift my parents.
amazing wow
why did carlos left motortrend for edmund? they only 75k subscribers, lol
Did I hear the cost?
Base price is around $140k.
Congrats on your escape from MT.
The annoyances you mentioned are completely non existent.
Carlos!!!!
Came to see how it is my uncle got it recently.
yes carlossssss!!!!!!
Sadly, I do not think this extended door length in back extenuate the overall look of what would look smart otherwise.
I love the interior. If you want a boring interior, get a normal 7 series.
all i can think of is Aristo
If i spent extra money for an alpina i want it to stand out a bit more
Allen Saunders like neon lights? Drive one of them cars you'll see why it sits on top of everything
Understatement is the point for some of us not ‘Hollywood’ I like wearing casual clothes in a $100,000 car.....
CARLOS!
So much, much better Carlos then Mark Taka. Any one but Mark .
Thanks Carlos for this video👌
Mark is great
That Alpina badge in the front splitter should have been in silver to make it more prominent from far as in other previous Alpina models. The badge in the same colour as the car is hardly noticeable.
VisualX that is the point
Mat Watson always going on about iDrive, he should see this ..
These are not 20'' wheels, these are 21''
Did Alpina fall off or what.?!? I mean just the wheels. Those aren't true Alpina wheels and that's how these cars were so distinctive. You used to not see the tire valve cuz it was hidden under the center cap and it used to be within an actual spoke... It sucks that this car is more of a regular 7 series than Alpina...
Yeah I'm not sure about the wheels. I believe all previous models of Alpina had that valve stem feature on their wheels, so cant really guess as to why this newest B7 has exposed ones. However the rest of the car seems most definitely up to Alpina standards and styling ques.
It wasn't hidden at the beginning. I also suspect it makes the wheel heavier and impossible to forge (lighter than cast wheels)
its strange how ALPINA focuses on luxury when you consider they are a racing company.
THE BLACK DASH TOP AND STEERING WHEEL SEEM OUT OF SINC WITH THE OTHER COLORS OF THE INTERIOR.
depreciation disaster
That’s why I’m looking at 3 years old, 20,000 mile one for half MSRP
Alpinas are interesting, especially the B7, however I feel like Alpina has painted themselves into a box by always having the same color, wheels etc etc.
venom5809 it's called a classic construct
There are several colors available...
That wood is so garish. It'd fit in perfectly in a Chevrolet Malibu or Kia Amanti
Outhouse Tuning LTD
"The interior is bizarre...."
"Not really to my taste..."
Says the guy in cheap acid wash 80's jeans and hick town check shirt and cheap black vans shoes.
FYI, that car fits an owner, or reviewer, in a tailored summer suit, not an untucked young millennial
who wouldn't know class if it bit him in the ass.
jpracingph Carlos is a pretty well-respected car journalist, though. His outfit is fairly standard for journalists too, I think you're a bit harsh simply based on what he's wearing.
Fair enough.
I've watched Carlos for a number of years now.
He's better suited to reviewing GTR Nismo's and Porsche Turbo's.
He shouldn't be reviewing luxurious cars.
It doesn't suit his "review" style.
jpracingph ok, I see what you're saying. I don't have the same views but I understand where you're coming from👍🏻
jpracingph some people don't deserve a car like they can't tell the difference with a bicycle
A little harsh, BUT he is not their target market so he needs to recognize that in his reviews...
This Alpina is all about the drive , the engine mods they did. The air suspension with Alpina mods , how fast this thing is like 0-60 in 3.6 seconds and this guy spends most of the time showing us the screen and back seats which could are the same as the regular 7 series . Waste of a review . Not going justice to the Alpina at all
Looks like BMW made a Lexus👌
your not talking about the performance your just whining about silly things
The wheels look great! Exterior looks nice! However.... The center console looks like crap! Go back to how the center console used to look (BMW-Who designed that?) or be more innovative! It looks like it was designed by a complete amateur. smh!
Let's be serious I won't subscribe to a channel where this guy who doesn't know what he's talking about acts like he's driving a low budget truck when Alpina is on top of everything BMW (!!!) ever produced.
Lol what? He spent half the review talking about how high end the car was.
Waste of money, regular 750i is more than enough
HodsBroo yeah and plastic is enough too who needs leather and luxury and ultimate performance anyway? Seriously some people don't deserve an Alpina
You know nothing Carlors... you know nothing about Alpina! That is a classical signature Alpina car and you review it like it was an 7 series facelift... you know nothing!
Sami Puie you're right! Pretty casual for a so called professional review
Sami Puie I agree.. The review is terrible and blah
What did he do wrong? And you realize this IS basically a 7 series with a face lift and a better engine, right?
1: Alpina is to BMW what AMG is to mercedes
2: Alpina is a tuning and racing companey has been since the late 60's
3: It not "just" a facelift and a better engine
Leave car reviews for the British
Meh.
Frozen Car Guy wait till you’re inside if
alpina? ehh I like the bmw m760li better. Luxry must come second to driving for bmw
Rick James the M series is about performance only Alpina is about performance and luxury and perfection
Rick James Alpina B7 drives better than M760Li. It's lighter and nimbler and quicker around a track or a drag race. It has a higher top speed (205 mph I've read somewhere). And it does all that while still keeping the refinement and luxury of a typical limo. It's a worthy contender to the S63 AMG imo.
Alpina is overrated !!
Omm he a hater,the ALPINA is the shit