Borgward BX7

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Borgward BX7
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Overview
Manufacturer Borgward Group
Production2016–2021
Model years 2017–2021
AssemblyChina: Beijing [1]
Designer Roland Sternmann, Benjamin Nawka [2]
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV (C)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related Senova X65 [1]
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor 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)
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrain Plug-in hybrid
Battery
Electric range 55 km (34 mi) (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length4,713 mm (185.6 in)
Width1,911 mm (75.2 in)
Height1,694 mm (66.7 in)

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

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Overview

Borgward BX7 rear 2018 Borgward BX7 (rear).jpg
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.[ citation needed ] 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]

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