Borgward BX7
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Borgward BX7
| image = Borgward BX7 001 China 2017-04-05.jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Borgward Group
| production = 2016–2021
| model_years = 2017–2021
| assembly = China: Beijing{{cite web|url=http://www.carnewschina.com/2016/05/27/borgward-bx7-suv-launched-on-the-chinese-car-market/|title=Borgward BX7 SUV Launched On The Chinese Car Market|first=Joey|last=Wang|work=Car News China|date=27 May 2016|accessdate=19 July 2016}}
| designer = Roland Sternmann, Benjamin Nawka{{cite web|url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2016-borgward-bx7-news-specs-pictures/|title=Revived by China's Foton, Germany's Borgward introduces its first car in 54 years|first=Ronan|last=Glon|work=Digital Trends|date=11 September 2015|accessdate=19 July 2016}}
| class = Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
| platform =
| related = Senova X65
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 2.0 L I4 turbo + electric motor
}}
| powerout = {{ubl
| 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)
}}
| motor = 1×1XM AC permanent magnet synchronous (PHEV)
| transmission = 6-speed automatic
| drivetrain = Plug-in hybrid
| battery = {{ubl
| 13.2 kWh (PHEV)
}}
| electric_range = {{convert|55|km|mi|abbr=on}} (PHEV)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2760|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4713|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1911|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1694|mm|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
}}
The Borgward BX7 is a Sino-German compact luxury crossover SUV from the Borgward Group and produced in China by Foton Motor.
Overview
File:2018 Borgward BX7 (rear).jpg
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|date=May 2021}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/zzz-others/2016-borgward-bx7/|title=2016 Borgward BX7|first=Ciprian|last=Floria|work=Top Speed|date=25 September 2015|access-date=19 July 2016}}
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.
The Borgward BX7 is produced at Foton's Beijing assembly plant and the car is based on Senova X65, but with a unique design of the interior, front and rear.{{Cite web|last=Feijter|first=Tycho de|date=2016-02-02|title=Spy Shots: Borgward BX7 SUV is Naked in China|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/02/02/spy-shots-borgward-bx7-suv-is-naked-in-china-2/|access-date=2020-12-20|website=CarNewsChina.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=Borgward BX7 PHEV Wins SUV Of The Year Award?|url=https://insideevs.com/news/331931/borgward-bx7-phev-wins-suv-of-the-year-award/|access-date=2020-12-20|website=InsideEVs|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Borgward brand to launch two compact crossover {{!}} all about auto|url=http://en.auto-news7.com/miscellanea/borgward-brand-to-launch-two-compact-crossover.html|access-date=2020-12-20|language=ru-RU}} The car is based on the same GM2900 platform as the Senova, which originated from that of the Saab 9-3.{{Cite web|last=Model|date=2018-12-05|title=Borgward BX7 European sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/europe-borgward-bx7/|access-date=2020-12-20|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web|last=Aničić|first=Goran|date=2015-01-26|title=Senova X65 – Chinese SUV based on platform of the Saab 9-3|url=https://www.saabplanet.com/senova-x65-chinese-suv-based-on-platform-of-the-saab-9-3/|access-date=2020-12-20|language=en-US}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2015/09/16/borgward-bx7-ts-frankfurt-2015/|title=Borgward BX7 and BX7 TS mark return after 50-year break|first=Chris|last=Bruce|work=Autoblog|date=16 September 2015|accessdate=19 July 2016}}
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References
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External links
{{commons category|Borgward BX7}}
- {{Official website|https://www.borgward.com/models/bx7/|Borgward BX7 official website}}
Category:Cars introduced in 2015
Category:Cars discontinued in 2021
Category:Plug-in hybrid vehicles