Borgward BX5

Borgward BX5
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	Front engine, front-wheel-drive Front engine, all-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.4 L BWE414A I4 turbo 1.8 L BWE418A I4 turbo 2.0 L BWE420B I4 turbo
Power output	110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) (20T GDI) 140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) (25T GDI) 165 kW (221 hp; 224 PS) (28T GDI)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
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)

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

Rearview

Borgward BX6 rear quarter

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 (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

	20T GDI	25T GDI	28T GDI
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.	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

Like the larger BX7, the BX5 and the BX6 TS 2016 received the "German Design Award". ^[5]

References

1. Christiane Brünglinghaus (2016-03-02). "Fahrzeugtechnik - Borgward zeigt Plug-in-Hybride in Genf - springerprofessional.de". Springerprofessional.de. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
2. "The Borgward BX5 SUV is Ready for the Chinese Auto Market". 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
3. "Borgward BX5 SUV Launched On The Chinese Auto Market". 2017-03-28. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
4. "Elektrisches China-SUV kommt nach Deutschland". 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2017-03-28.
5. "Saison 2016 – Triple für BORGWARD". Archived from the original on 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2017-03-28.