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BMW Alpina Sets May 15 Villa d’Este Debut for Vision Grand Tourer

The show car points to a more luxurious, GT-focused path for Alpina that stands apart from BMW M.

Overview

  • BMW Alpina will unveil the Vision concept at the Villa d’Este concours on Friday, its first major presentation since the brand came under full BMW control in January 2026.
  • A teaser image shows a long, low fastback coupe with unique lighting signatures that hint at more distinct Alpina styling than recent tuned BMWs.
  • BMW’s R&D chief Joachim Post said Alpina will emphasize speed, comfort and luxury rather than the track-first focus associated with BMW M.
  • Autocar reports the first new-generation Alpina production models are expected to be based on BMW’s 7 Series sedan and X7 SUV.
  • BMW has a record of using Villa d’Este “Vision” concepts as previews that later inform limited-run models, so this design could shape upcoming Alpinas.