Borgward BX5

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Borgward BX5
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Overview
Manufacturer Borgward Group
Also calledBorgward BX6 (fastback version)
Production2016–2021
Model years 2017–2021
AssemblyChina: Miyun, Beijing
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact luxury crossover SUV (C)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Powertrain
Engine
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Length4,490 mm (176.8 in)
Width1,877 mm (73.9 in)
Height1,675 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.

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Overview

Rearview 2018 Borgward BX5 (rear).jpg
Rearview
Borgward BX6 rear quarter Borgward BX6 rear quarter.jpg
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 GDI25T GDI28T GDI
ProductionSince 08/2017Since 03/2017Since 11/2017
Engine displacement1,395 cc (85.1 cu in)1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)1,981 cc (120.9 cu in)
Power output110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS) / 5,500 rpm140 kW (188 hp; 190 PS) / 5,500 rpm165 kW (221 hp; 224 PS) / 5,500 rpm
Maximum torque250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft; 25 kg⋅m) / 1,750–4,000 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft; 29 kg⋅m) / 1,750–4,500 rpm300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft; 31 kg⋅m) / 1,500–4,500 rpm
Drive wheelFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive. Optional all-wheel drive available.


All wheel
Transmission6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic6-speed automatic
Top Speed?estimated at 190 km/h (120 mph)?
Acceleration, 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)estimated at 13.2 sestimated at 9.3 s?.
Fuel consumption at 100 km/h (62 mph)

(combined)

???
CO2-Emission (combined)?
Fuel tank capacity60 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]

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