Borgward BX3
| Borgward BX3 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Borgward Group |
| Production | 2019–2020 |
| Assembly | China: Miyun, Beijing[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L BWE414A turbo I4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm (100.8 in) |
| Length | 4,410 mm (173.6 in) |
| Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
| Height | 1,670 mm (65.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,431–1,480 kg (3,155–3,263 lb) |
The Borgward BX3 is a Sino-German subcompact crossover SUV from the Borgward Group and produced by them in China between 2019 and 2020, possibly into 2021. It was a smaller version of the BX5 and used the smallest engine available in that car.[2] Only a small number was built before production of all Borgwards ended when the company entered receivership in 2021; the company went bankrupt the following year.[3]
Overview
The world premiere of the Borgward BX3 took place in late December 2019, with sales starting in early 2020.[2] The initial launch date was May 2018 but it was repeatedly pushed forward by the cash-strapped company.[4] Erstwhile owner Beiqi Foton sold two thirds of the company to car-sharing company Ucar in early 2018. Being a cut down version of the larger BX5, the BX3 was quite expensive for its class.[2] The high price coupled with the company's uncertain future limited sales in the Chinese home market: 195 cars in 2020 and 2 additional cars in 2021.[5] The car was also exported to some tertiary markets such as Malaysia.
Powertrain
The launch model was powered by a 110 kW (150 PS; 148 bhp), turbocharged 1.4-litre direct injection petrol engine derived from the Volkswagen EA211 engine, coupled with front-wheel drive.[6] Four-wheel drive was not available.[2] The engine was shared with its larger BX5 sibling. A six-speed automatic transmission, made by Aisin, was standard fitment. A six-speed manual was listed at the time of introduction but was never listed or given a price.[4][7]
References
- ↑ Schmidt, Herbie (15 October 2018). "Comeback-Automarke Borgward benötigt erste Rettungsaktion" [Comeback car brand Borgward needs its first financial rescue]. NZZ (in Schweizer Hochdeutsch). Archived from the original on 3 December 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Nair, Subhash (22 December 2019). "Borgward BX3, an X50 Competitor, Gets Shown For the First Time". Drive Safe and Fast. Masmedea Publishing.
- ↑ Gerster, Michael (21 August 2020). "Iconic German brand Borgward's revival stumbles". AutoNews.com. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Zhou, Yi (17 December 2019). "定位小型SUV 宝沃BX3将于12月20日上市" [The Borgward BX3, positioned as a compact SUV, will be launched on December 20th]. Autohome.com.cn (in 中文). Archived from the original on 17 December 2019.
- ↑ "Borgward BX3 China Sales Data & Charts". Good Car Bad Car. Archived from the original on 18 May 2025.
- ↑ Fernandez, Daniel Sherman (19 June 2021). "Borgward Auto is Slowly Disappearing from Malaysia". Drive Safe and Fast. Archived from the original on 12 July 2022.
- ↑ Nair, Subhash (15 May 2020). "Will Borgward Bring the BX3 To Malaysia to Fight the X50?". Drive Safe and Fast. Masmedea Publishing. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024.