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.
| Borgward BX5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Borgward Group |
| Also called | Borgward BX6 (fastback version) |
| Production | 2016–2021 |
| Model years | 2017–2021 |
| Assembly | China: Miyun, Beijing |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact luxury crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
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| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm (105.7 in) |
| Length | 4,490 mm (176.8 in) |
| Width | 1,877 mm (73.9 in) |
| Height | 1,675 mm (65.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,500–1,675 kg (3,307–3,693 lb) |
Overview
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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
editIn China, the five-seater was driven to market launch by a 140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS), 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 (148 hp; 150 PS) and front-wheel drive and a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 165 kW (221 hp; 224 PS) 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
edit| 20T GDI | 25T GDI | 28T GDI | |
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| Production | Since 08/2017 | Since 03/2017 | Since 11/2017 |
| Engine displacement | 1,395 cc (85.1 cu in) | 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in) | 1,981 cc (120.9 cu in) |
| Power output | 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) / 5,500 rpm | 140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) / 5,500 rpm | 165 kW (221 hp; 224 PS) / 5,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft; 25 kg⋅m) / 1,750–4,000 rpm | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft; 29 kg⋅m) / 1,750–4,500 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) / 1,500–4,500 rpm |
| Drive wheel | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive. Optional all-wheel drive available.
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All wheel |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Top Speed | ? | estimated at 190 km/h (120 mph) | ? |
| Acceleration, 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | estimated at 13.2 s | estimated at 9.3 s | ?. |
| Fuel consumption at 100 km/h (62 mph)
(combined) |
? | ? | ? |
| CO2-Emission (combined) | ? | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 60 L (13 imp gal; 16 US gal) | ||
Awards
editLike the larger BX7, the BX5 and the BX6 TS 2016 received the "German Design Award".[5]
References
edit- ^ Christiane Brünglinghaus (2016-03-02). "Fahrzeugtechnik - Borgward zeigt Plug-in-Hybride in Genf - springerprofessional.de". Springerprofessional.de. 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". Archived from the original on 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
