Borgward BX7
| Borgward BX7 | |
|---|---|
 Borgward BX7 TS | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Borgward |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Model years | 2016–present |
| Assembly | Beijing, China[1] |
| Designer | Einar Hareide[2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door CUV |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Senova X65[1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L turbocharged I4 |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Battery | 13.2 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Electric range | 55 km (34 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
| Length | 4,713 mm (185.6 in) |
| Width | 1,911 mm (75.2 in) |
| Height | 1,694 mm (66.7 in) |
The Borgward BX7 is a Sino-German compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Borgward. It is the first model of the newly resurrected Borgward company, which made its return after a 54-year hiatus at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Developed with the help of Chinese truck manufacturer Foton, the BX7 is Borgward's first entry into the SUV market. It was first unveiled to the public at the 2015 International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany.
Two trim levels are available, the BX7 base model, and the upper range BX7 TS ('Touring Sedan'). Features exclusive to the TS model include a more upscale interior, a different grille pattern composed of several small diamonds similar to the Borgward logo, larger wheels, a roof rack, and an overall sportier exterior design. Five, six and seven-passenger seating configurations will be offered as well.[3]
Both models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine producing 225 horsepower. Power is delivered to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission co-developed with BorgWarner. A 401-horsepower plug-in hybrid version with an electric range of 34 miles will be added to the lineup at a later date.[2]
The Borgward BX7 is produced at Foton's Beijing assembly plant.[1] It is sold in China starting July 2016,[4] but will eventually be available in Germany and other European markets within the next two years.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 Wang, Joey (27 May 2016). "Borgward BX7 SUV Launched On The Chinese Car Market". Car News China. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- 1 2 Glon, Ronan (11 September 2015). "Revived by China's Foton, Germany's Borgward introduces its first car in 54 years". Digital Trends. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ Floria, Ciprian (25 September 2015). "2016 Borgward BX7". Top Speed. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ "Borgward BX7 China sales figures". Left-Lane.com. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ↑ Bruce, Chris (16 September 2015). "Borgward BX7 and BX7 TS mark return after 50-year break". Autoblog. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
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