2021 BMW Alpina XB7 has poise and pedigree

This is the Alpina XB7.

It's an upgraded flavor of BMW's already stellar three-row SUV.

Where does it start? Well, the extra chrome tips on the exhaust back there are a good first clue. 

The 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 has been upgraded to a whopping 612 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. 

The bodywork augmentations in part cover up additional cooling meant to keep everything healthy.

And the extra trim makes it look a bit more menacing, as well. 

On the inside, the tweaks are few, but I dig that crystal.

And, of course, Alpina badges are everywhere. 

The XB7 even has bespoke shift buttons, which are subtle but comfortable.

Keep scrolling for more photos of this high-performance SUV.