Borgward BX7

The Borgward BX7 is a Sino-German compact luxury crossover SUV from the Borgward Group and produced in China by Foton Motor.

Borgward BX7
Overview
ManufacturerBorgward Group
Production2016–2021
Model years2017–2021
AssemblyChina: Beijing[1]
DesignerRoland Sternmann, Benjamin Nawka[2]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact luxury crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive
RelatedSenova X65[1]
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor1×1XM AC permanent magnet synchronous (PHEV)
Power output
  • 168 kW (225 hp; 228 PS) (petrol engine)
  • 131 kW (176 hp; 178 PS) (electric motor, PHEV)
  • 299 kW (401 hp; 407 PS) (combined, PHEV)
Transmission6-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
Battery
Electric range55 km (34 mi) (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,713 mm (185.6 in)
Width1,911 mm (75.2 in)
Height1,694 mm (66.7 in)

Overview
Borgward BX7 rear

The BX7 is the first model of the newly resurrected Borgward company, which made its return after a 45-year hiatus at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Borgward ended production in Mexico in 1970 with the 230GL as its final model. 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 28T, 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 Six-speed Torque-Converter made by AISIN. 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] and the car is based on Senova X65, but with a unique design of the interior, front and rear.[4][5][6] The car is based on the same GM2900 platform as the Senova, which originated from that of the Saab 9-3.[7] BAIC group (the owner of Foton), purchased the right to use the platform along with other technology from the now defunct Swedish automaker Saab back in 2009.[8]

The BX7 is sold in China starting July 2016, but will eventually be available in Germany and other European markets within the next two years.[9]

References
  1. Wang, Joey (27 May 2016). "Borgward BX7 SUV Launched On The Chinese Car Market". Car News China. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  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.
  3. Floria, Ciprian (25 September 2015). "2016 Borgward BX7". Top Speed. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  4. Feijter, Author Tycho de (2016-02-02). "Spy Shots: Borgward BX7 SUV is Naked in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  5. "Borgward BX7 PHEV Wins SUV Of The Year Award?". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  6. "Borgward brand to launch two compact crossover | all about auto" (in Russian). Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  7. Model (2018-12-05). "Borgward BX7 European sales figures". carsalesbase.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  8. Aničić, Goran (2015-01-26). "Senova X65 – Chinese SUV based on platform of the Saab 9-3". Retrieved 2020-12-20.
  9. 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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