Borgward BX5

Motor vehicle
  • Front engine, front-wheel-drive
  • Front engine, all-wheel-drive
PowertrainEngine
  • 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
DimensionsWheelbase2,685 mm (105.7 in)Length4,490 mm (176.8 in)Width1,877 mm (73.9 in)Height1,675 mm (65.9 in)Curb weight1,500–1,675 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.
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