The facelifted first-generation Alpina XD3 combines a five-door SUV body with diesel power. For everyday driving, the way its engine, transmission and driven wheels work together matters as much as outright performance.
One example, the 3.0 AT, pairs a diesel engine with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Diesel engines generally provide useful pulling power at low revs, helping when accelerating with passengers aboard. The automatic handles gear changes for you, while all-wheel drive helps put power to the road when traction is limited.
SUV 5-doors — Alpina XD3 Engines and Transmissions