Borgward’s 2017 new vehicle plan exposed, with four models being launched

Currently, domestic media exposed Borgward’s 2017 new vehicle plan, in which four new models including BX5 1.4T, BX7 TS, BX6 and BXi7 will be launched.

BX5 1.4T

The new model will keep the same exterior appearance with the current 1.8T model. The body size will be 4,490mm*1,877mm*1,675mm. Configuration parts will provide racks, panoramic sunroof and new wheel rim for customers to choose. The new model will equip with 1.4T turbo-supercharged engines with the maximum power of 150 horsepower. Concluded from current information, the new model is possibly to be positioned as a BX5 entry-level model.

BX7 TS

Firstly launched in 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, BX7 TS is positioned as high-cost-performance model. The model is based upon the ordinary version of BX7, with new designs on exterior details. The body uses unique matt silver, and its forward air grille also uses the different dot matrix design. Besides, the tail lights are blackened, and the rear bumper also blends with small-size air vent.

BX6

Firstly launched on 2016 Geneva Auto Show, BX6 TS Concept model is positioned as a compact Coupe SUV. The model will adopt the vertical grille style rather than the dot matrix design from concept models. BX6 is expected to equip with 1.8T turbo-supercharged engines and 2.0T turbo-supercharged engines, matching with 6-speed AMT gearboxes.

BXi7

BX7’s BEV version BXi7 was officially launched on 2017 Shanghai Auto Show. As Borgward’s first BEV SUV model, BXi7 has basically the same image with the ordinary version. The forward air grille adopts blue diamond design and equips with blue frame, showing it to be an alternative energy vehicle model. The model is made upon the e-Propulsion EV platform, with total power of 200 KW and maximum torque of 400 NM. The largest range reaches 500 KM, and the accelerating time for the first 100 KM will be 6.5s. Its highest speed will be 200KM/h. It’s learned that Borgward will put forward more “BXi” BEV models in the future.