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05-16-2026
rx867 wrote
Well we can only hope, I’ve currently got a 4 GC and love it and don’t want it to go nor any Coupe/ GC/ Saloon vehicles like other companies are doing.
I only voice concern as all the other BMW models with no news of a replacement have either only just been replaced/ or they’re clearly due for the chopping block and we’ve been hearing for a while now that there is no new vehicle in development at BMW to replace the 4 Series
There won't be another model, and the 4 Series GC will likely be phased out around the end of 2026 or early 2027. It's being phased out just like the 8 Series.
05-16-2026
Just as I suspected, it’s a 7 Series Coupe, so it’s a very large car. It’s bigger than the 4 Series and the 8 Series. But at the same time, it’s pointless, because who would want to sit in the back when it’s hard to get in since there are no rear doors? If this is supposed to be luxury combined with comfort, I don’t see any comfort in it.
05-16-2026
Wow, really nice. So much better than the NK designs coming.
05-16-2026
Very nice indeed. A BMW DB12. :)
05-16-2026
Reimagined as an entry to the DTM series.
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05-16-2026
Looks wicked.


But.......gonna need a roof. I don't even like little sunroofs.

And, where does a US license plate go??
05-16-2026
Pure excellence and a design masterpiece.
It's hard do describe the happiness that BMW still has it!
There is literally nothing to complain about that exterior. The lines flow beautifully and those kidneys, how can anybody complain?!
We finally see something to take on Merc S-class coupe (even though it's discontinued for now).

If Alpina is going to be the step between the standard lineup and RR then I would suggest they start tweaking that interior a bit, to be somehow more analog. Slamming on screens and scrapping the wood panels is not going to age well. I'd rather see them taking some notes of Bentley continental GT interior, that thing doesn't age!

I'd love to see this in the near future
05-16-2026
Davil wrote
Very nice indeed. A BMW DB12. :)
:laughabov
Exact same impression...that along with now usual BMW 'Bloated Bulk' look:laugh:
05-16-2026
MetaWurkz wrote
Reimagined as an entry to the DTM series.
It's nearly the size of the RR Wraith.
05-16-2026
An 8 series in drag?
05-16-2026
I’m just happy Alpina is finally changing out those old school rims they have been using since what feels like forever without updating them.

If that’s all that comes out of this concept to mainstream then that’s a win in my book :thumbsup:
05-16-2026
Looks far more elegant and pretty in person, those renderings don’t do it justice. Still not 100% on the filled in panels at the front, but otherwise it looks pretty good!
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05-16-2026
tsbrown wrote
Sorry, but that front end is f*kg hideous. Are you telling me that is supposed to compete with Bentley, Aston and similar? Not a chance. The Bovensiepens sold up at the right time.
I was so hopeful that the Neue Klasse facade design language would carry to this in appearance but they went with the X7... almost if you wanted a coupe to park with your X7 in the garage... the rest is stunning but saddened they keep doubling down on a bridge between Rolls and BMW ( I gamble Alpina will exist right there in product placement )
05-16-2026
I love this!
05-16-2026
I love it. On the list now.
05-16-2026
A_ wrote
Just as I suspected, it’s a 7 Series Coupe, so it’s a very large car. It’s bigger than the 4 Series and the 8 Series. But at the same time, it’s pointless, because who would want to sit in the back when it’s hard to get in since there are no rear doors? If this is supposed to be luxury combined with comfort, I don’t see any comfort in it.
Believe it or not- the rich had kids who fit in the seats well.

For years I had a 997 gen 911 that was a joy to have because my kids could drive with me. But as they got bigger it was less practical.

There is a use case for the backseat. Even if the car is 250,000.
05-16-2026
Jason wrote
VISION BMW ALPINA: SPEED, REFINED.

• A one-of-one design study signaling a new era for BMW ALPINA.
• Reimagines the brand’s heritage with contemporary purpose, aesthetics, and technology.
• Deepens the defining principles of BMW ALPINA: speed, comfort, and sophistication.
• Demonstrates the BMW Group’s commitment to preserving and elevating BMW ALPINA.






Woodcliff Lake/Cernobbio – May 15, 2026… Revealed at the 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the Vision BMW ALPINA is a design study that heralds a new era for a brand defined by extreme capability, sophistication, and the mastery of both performance and comfort.

“Alpina has always represented a very specific idea of performance and refinement—where speed and comfort are complementary ambitions. Our role as the new custodians of this brand is to preserve this distinctiveness and shape it for a contemporary context,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design. “Vision BMW ALPINA shows how these qualities can be expressed with discipline and modernity, suggesting what our direction is for this brand as we move it into the future.”

DESIGN AND FORM: THE SHAPE OF SPEED

The Vision BMW ALPINA is a respectful interpretation of the brand’s heritage, shaped by the most contemporary creative instincts. At 204.7 inches in length, its presence is substantial: wide, low, and confident. The coupé roofline is long and raked, its form immediately signals both speed and the ability to [...]
This is indeed a true masterpiece of art and impeccable craftsmanship. I’m not referring to technology, but rather the flawless execution of a true engineering and design triumph.

There are numerous bold statements asserting that BMW has not lost its genuine Bavarian luxury design identity and is still in the game, boldly entering the luxury market with the statement, “Guess who’s back!”

Can’t stop thinking of the B7 E65/E66 quality and luxury.

The exquisite details of the dashboard, the seats, the quality of the leather, and the simplicity of the futuristic design while maintaining a luxurious feel and appearance are all remarkable.

This sports coupe exudes a chic DNA.

What truly impresses me is that this is a genuine Alpina with a lot of branded parts, not just an Alpina-ized BMW.

I genuinely believe this would be a game-changer. I’m curious to know the price tag for something like this, considering the current cost of a BMW X7.
05-16-2026
Heimdall wrote
This is indeed a true masterpiece of art and impeccable craftsmanship. I’m not referring to technology, but rather the flawless execution of a true engineering and design triumph.

There are numerous bold statements asserting that BMW has not lost its genuine Bavarian luxury design identity and is still in the game, boldly entering the luxury market with the statement, “Guess who’s back!”

The exquisite details of the dashboard, the seats, the quality of the leather, and the simplicity of the futuristic design while maintaining a luxurious feel and appearance are all remarkable.

This sports coupe exudes a chic DNA.

What truly impresses me is that this is a genuine Alpina with a lot of branded parts, not just an Alpina-ized BMW.

I genuinely believe this would be a game-changer. I’m curious to know the price tag for something like this, considering the current cost of a BMW X7.
The dashboard is exactly the same as the iX3. Nothing about the dashboard looks luxurious to me in any capacity.
05-16-2026
brianeck wrote
The dashboard is exactly the same as the iX3. Nothing about the dashboard looks luxurious to me in any capacity.
Notice the execution of the leather and the lines, I’m not referring to the tech or how it’s mapped out as a design. BMW has been notoriously sloppy with the details and finishing.
There’s a true precision in that dashboard execution, while it might look like the iX3, it has that fine finish look.
05-16-2026
I want whatever the “this is the new 4-series” crowd is smoking…
05-16-2026
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05-16-2026
Does the panoramic screen look a bit taller and hooded overall? Looks like the height reduces a bit toward the A pillars.