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Addition



                                                by addition:
                             2021 Alpina XB7






















































                                 CONTRARY TO THE POPULAR ADAGE, in the     Alpina and BMW have been so closely linked over
                               real world, less is not more. More is more. More   the past six decades that it would be fair to say one
                               power, more capability, more style, more MORE.   could not exist independent of the other. Today,
                               It’s likely no coincidence that BMW’s in-house   Alpina models are sold in select dealerships like
                               manufacturer of “more” is known simply as “M.”   Braman BMW West Palm Beach and Braman BMW
                               For decades, this designation has meant “Mehr.”  Jupiter, and come with a full factory warranty. The
                                                                           Alpina treatment is less hard-edged; softer and
                               However, there is no M-version planned for   more luxurious, yet still packing a serious punch.
                               Munich’s recently-launched full-size SUV—the   It’s a boxer—not in a tailored suit—but a velvet
                               X7. Those looking to bring home the biggest and   smoker’s jacket.
                               baddest 3-row on the block will have to instead
                               settle for the 2021 Alpina XB7. Though in truth,
                               this 612-horsepower luxury barge is far more than
                               a consolation prize.


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