An update on the Borgward BX5, which was supposed to have been launched at the end of September. According to a post on the Borgward Malaysia Facebook page earlier today, the SUV is in the process of obtaining its final approval from the government, and an accompanying photo shows a R&D unit apparently undergoing final road testing.
The five-seater, which measures in at 4,490 mm long, 1,877 mm wide and 1,675 mm tall, with a 2,685 mm-long wheelbase, was first previewed locally in late April along with the BX7, a left-hand drive example being the display vehicle.
The show BX5 was equipped with a 1.8 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 190 PS and 280 Nm, with power sent to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system. In China, there’s also a smaller 1.4 litre turbo option, which has 150 PS and 250 Nm for output numbers.
Local specifications had yet to be confirmed at the time, and there hasn’t been any update on this front, so again it looks like the kitbag for the MY-spec version will only be known at point of launch. It was previously reported that the BX5 will be tentatively priced under RM100k and that it will be locally-assembled (CKD).
In May, Go Bremen Motors signed a deal with Borgward to handle the manufacturing and distribution of Borgward models in Malaysia as well as selected countries in the ASEAN region.
GALLERY: Borgward BX5 (LHD) in Malaysia
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Looks way too outdated and cheap compared to X70. Hope it will oso take sales away from P2 SUV, then habislah P2.
(Like) Proton X70
(Dislike) Borgward BX5
This is rich… a China made model says others cheap and outdated.
Are you saying your cheap Vivo phone is on par with my Huawei P20 pro? Really?
Lolz! I was about to say something like that but u did it 1st. Thx mate!
It is dumb to compare phone and car. Else S.Korea auto industry would be sitting on top instead of Japan and Germany. Btw, you seems proud with bug infested China phone.
This is a lot nicer than any japs SUV
Looks way much better than the ugly and outdated Subaru forester. Furthermore, the
current Nissan X Trail design also looks like Ah PEK meant for AH PEK lovers only.
Rival of X70
More like rival to Perodua’s SUV since it will be priced cheaper than X70
bad timing, it is very close to the X70 launching time
by the looks of it, i think this Borgward won’t fly in Msia
Another X70 competitor.
A’s usual P1 turned up late for the party.
Margins will be tight for this segment.
P2 SUV will Once again enjoy market share as there will be practically no competitiors.
BX5 is more to HRV n CHR competitor not x70..BX7 is x70 competitor
good! easier for us typical malaysians to decide. then we will praise P2 SUV as the champion of SUV since no brand dare to challenge P2 SUV!!! Not even Toyota Terios!! Now P2 SUV sent to Japan so that Japan Brands can copy us! P2>Japan Brands
Hope this cheap SUV will be priced lower than the High Quality Proton X70. Afterall it has an outdated design & is less fancy compared to X70.
Competitor to X70 do not think so, many prefer established support which Proton, like it or not, gives
Don’t know about you. I think it’s not nice-looking.
It looks like a Borg designed this.
Proton if wanted to success, should be able to produce OWN SELF of comparable standard. You can find some reviews of this car from other countries, its not perfect, but a usable car.
Rebadge has nothing to shout about.
You mean like this? https://paultan.org/2018/12/24/a90-toyota-supra-now-gets-it-rear-leaked-before-debut/
thanks to x70, u no chance to sell any
Flowery shirt + purplish pants. Nice combo man. Keep it up. Didn’t even notice the car.
At least this is a true German brand and not some local brand that is relying on its far distance sister company to market its crap.
Yeah, P2 never fails to rebadge museum level cars
Borgward WAS is German brand until they went bankrupt in 1961. BTW: 100 percent of all debts were repaid after the bankrupt (a rate that is unmatched in history), which fuels rumors that Mercedes and BMW just wanted to eliminate their local competitor and used their political influence. And the former Borgward factory in Bremen/Germany is now a Mercedes factory… ;)
SUVs are sweeping the market. It is nice to see more models being offered i.e. Proton X70 and this Borgward.
Had an opportunity to see one up close recently (an evaluation unit). Won’t say it’s a very good looking design but it’ll be something to consider if the price is right. Interior does not project high end fit & finish but I must say, I do like the bmw-ish design they incorporated which feels a bit upscale.
BMWish means spending time in SC more than on road
the dashboard copy 3 series design. LOL
Better looking than X70, but why take risk just get honda HRV/CRV
Jepunis now no quality, plagued with many gates
so freaking expensive and that kind of cheap interior plastic plus china cars? I am gonna go for x70, good luck selling then.