Upgraded Alpina XD3 priced

Alpina Australia has revealed full pricing and specifications for the updated 2022 Alpina XD3, with first customer deliveries of the high-performance biturbo diesel mid-size SUV expected late this year.

Priced from $119,900 plus on-road costs, the revised Alpina XD3 is $5000 more expensive than before and now sits $4000 upstream of the incoming facelifted BMW X3 M40i petrol (from $115,900) and $25,000 clear of the related 195kW/620Nm X3 xDrive30d (from $94,900).

Offsetting the price rise, the Alpina XD3 is powered by an upgraded version of the 3.0-litre six-cylinder biturbo diesel that adds a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to boost output, prolong the automatic engine idle-stop time and provide power for certain engine ancillaries.

It’s also said to improve throttle response, with peak power now rated at 261kW from 4000-4200rpm and peak torque at 730Nm from 1750-2750rpm.

Those figures are enough to launch the XD3 from 0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds, while fuel consumption comes in at 6.8L/100km on the official combined cycle. 

The XD3 sends power to all four corners via BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system (with a rear-drive bias), which is mated to an eight-speed ZF-sourced torque-converter automatic that Alpina says is “specifically adapted to the XD3’s torque-rich drivetrain”.

A limited-slip differential is also fitted to the rear axle, while Alpina says a new “Performance Control system can subtly brake individual wheels to further maximise grip and traction where required”.

Other highlights include Alpina-specific adaptive sports suspension, retuned variable sport steering system and a new Comfort+ setting among the drive modes.

Stopping power comes from large 395mm front brake discs, clamped by four-pot callipers, along with 370mm rear discs with single floating callipers.

On the outside, the XD3 brings a unique look, with an Alpina-specific kidney grille, front bumper that brings better air flow and a rear diffuser with integrated quad exhaust tips.

2022 Alpina XD3 equipment highlights:

• Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
• Ambient interior lighting
• Apple CarPlay
• BMW Icon Adaptive LED headlights
• DAB digital radio
• Drive Performance Control with Comfort+, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Adaptive modes
• Driving Assistant Professional
• High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim
• Front spoiler
• Anthracite headlining
• Head-up display
• High Beam Assistant
• Parking Assistant Professional (adaptive cruise control, lane assist, front and rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring and more)
• Live Cockpit Professional in Alpina design (including a 12.3-inch central display)
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
• Panoramic glass roof
• Sports front seats with heating and electric adjust including driver’s memory
• Heated steering wheel
• Tyre pressure monitoring

Options include BMW gesture control, tinted windows, BMW Laserlight headlights, an Alpina boot mat, M Sport front seats, sun blinds for the rear seats, a high-performance brake system and more.

A non-metallic Alpine White exterior paint comes standard, however Black Sapphire, Phytonic Blue, Sophisto Grey and BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue II are available as options.

Inside, a range of trim colours are also available upon request, with the Vernasca leather upholstery available in black, mocha, oyster, cognac and more.

As standard, the XD3 features unique Alpina sill plates, Piano Black interior trim and a bespoke Lavalina leather steering wheel with blue/green stitching.

Dark oak fine wood, carbon-fibre and open-pored fine wood are among other interior trim options available. 

Alpina Australia covers the XD3 with a three-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and three years’ roadside assistance.

The 2022 Alpina XD3 will be available via select BMW dealerships, including Doncaster BMW, Melbourne BMW, BMW Sydney, Gold Coast BMW, Adelaide BMW and Auto Classic BMW in Perth.