The Borgward BX5 is a Sino-German subcompact luxury crossover SUV from the Borgward Group and produced in China by Foton Motor. A fastback version called the Borgward BX6 was later launched.
Overview
The world premiere of the Borgward BX5 was at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.[1] Like the larger BX7, the BX5 is initially produced for the Chinese market. The market launch took place on 24 March 2017.[2]
Powertrain
In China, the five-seater was driven to market launch by a 140 kW, turbocharged 1.8-litre petrol engine. As standard, the BX5 has a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, optional four-wheel drive is available.[3] Later a 1.4-litre petrol engine with 110 kW and front-wheel drive and a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 165 kW with all-wheel drive from the BX7 was made available. In Germany, the BX5 is unlike initially thought to be sold exclusively with an electric motor.[4]
Specifications
Awards
Like the larger BX7, the BX5 and the BX6 TS 2016 received the "German Design Award".[5]
References
- Christiane Brünglinghaus. Fahrzeugtechnik - Borgward zeigt Plug-in-Hybride in Genf - springerprofessional.de 2016-03-02, retrieved 2018-07-28^
- The Borgward BX5 SUV is Ready for the Chinese Auto Market 2017-03-16, retrieved 2017-03-20^
- Borgward BX5 SUV Launched On The Chinese Auto Market 2017-03-28, retrieved 2017-03-28^
- Elektrisches China-SUV kommt nach Deutschland 2017-03-05, retrieved 2017-03-28^
- Saison 2016 – Triple für BORGWARD retrieved 2017-03-28^