This Is The New Borgward BX5 For China

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This is the final production version of the Borgward BX5 SUV for China, looking very racy in fiery red with a big black grille and sharp eyed headlights. The BX5 will be launched on the Chinese car market on March 24. Price will range from about 120.000 to 180.000 yuan.

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The BX5 will be the second car of the Borgward brand. This first was the BX7 which was launched in May last year.

Borgward is 100% owned by China’s Foton Motor, a subsidiary of the Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC). Foton Motor (web) is a commercial-vehicle manufacturer that is now moving into passenger cars.

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There will be two engines available: a 1.8 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with an output of 190hp and 280nm and a 1.4 turbo with 140hp and 240nm. Later on a 1.4 turbo hybrid will join the lineup with a massive output of 253hp and 453nm.

The 1.8 turbo will be mated to a six-speed automatic, the 1.4 turbo to a seven-speed DCT.

Size: 4483/1876/1677, and wheelbase is 2685.

Dash is nice but rather dark. The instrument panel is very analogue and the standing touch screen seems to be a 10 incher.

Loads of buttons and a big knob on the center tunnel, backed up by two cup holders. Beige leather looks very nice.

The pronounced shoulder line gives the BX5 a sporty stance. Roof rails appear to be usable.

An early BX5 bird at the dealer.



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