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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
The world premiere of the Borgward BX5 was at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Like the larger BX7, the BX5 is initially produced for the Chinese market. The market launch took place on 24 March 2017.
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. 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.
= Specifications
=Awards
Like the larger BX7, the BX5 and the BX6 TS 2016 received the "German Design Award".
