ALPINA Set to Stun: New Model Teaser Sends Car World into Frenzy

The luxury tuning maestros at ALPINA have been quiet for a while, but an evocative teaser has everyone buzzing. Without giving away too much, the Buchloe-based powerhouse has unveiled a tantalizing snippet of a new addition to their lineup. The teaser shows just a sliver of the rear in the iconic ALPINA Green, complete with dual exhaust tips flanking a tastefully designed body-colored diffuser.

Speculation is rife about what this new model could be. ALPINA aficionados know that some options are off the table: the shape of the rear bumper rules out a B8, a new B7 isn’t happening anytime soon, and a B5 seems equally improbable. Even the recently facelifted XB7 and the soon-to-be-revealed next-gen X3 (G45) don’t seem likely candidates.

Enthusiasts looking for direct successors to the beloved XD3 and XD4 might be disappointed too. These models will likely only stick around until the current generation reaches the end of its lifecycle. There’s no expectation of direct replacements on the horizon, as BMW plans to move its newly acquired ALPINA brand further upmarket post-2025.

So, where does that leave us? Attention gravitates towards the B3 and D3 S models, which could be based on the recently released 2025 3 Series. Since ALPINA has a tendency to update its models in line with BMW’s minor facelifts, this seems the most plausible direction. The B3 and D3 S are beloved, but even these beauties are living on borrowed time due to ALPINA’s shift in focus to more luxurious models.

ALPINA’s future may involve concentrating on more expensive vehicles, possibly leaving some of its current staples behind. As BMW advances toward unveiling the next-gen G50 and G51 3 Series by 2027, ALPINA’s plans remain speculative. Enthusiasts and collectors alike are left to wonder what this shift means for one of the most unique brands in automotive tuning history.