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Old 28th September 2015, 07:48   #1
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Borgward resurrected with the BX7 SUV

A German company founded in 1929 by Carl F. W. Borgward. Based in Bremen, Germany, they produced cars under the Borgward, Hansa, Goliath and Lloyd brands. In 1961 , the company was forced into liquidation by creditors and the company filed for bankruptcy.

After more than 50 years, the company is back. It has been revived by the founder’s grandson with financial backing by the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton.

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The BX7 will first go on sale in China and in emerging markets in 2016, with the European launch to follow a year later

They announced that will return to the automotive market during the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. At the recently held Frankfurt Motor Show, they took the covers of the BX7 SUV.
This SUV will be their first offering for the Indian market.


How will it succeed without a diesel power train in India?

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The SUV will be powered by a 2.0 litre, four cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 221 bhp and 300 Nm of torque. It will also get a plug-in hybrid system. The engine will be mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and power is sent to all four wheels. As of now, there are no diesel engines.
The SUV will rival Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and Land Rover Discovery Sport.

http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/cars/b...-india-129749/
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re: Borgward resurrected with the BX7 SUV

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A German company founded in 1929 by Carl F. W. Borgward. Based in Bremen, Germany, they produced cars under the Borgward, Hansa, Goliath and Lloyd brands. In 1961 , the company was forced into liquidation by creditors and the company filed for bankruptcy.

After more than 50 years, the company is back. It has been revived by the founder’s grandson with financial backing by the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton.

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The BX7 will first go on sale in China and in emerging markets in 2016, with the European launch to follow a year later

They announced that will return to the automotive market during the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. At the recently held Frankfurt Motor Show, they took the covers of the BX7 SUV.
This SUV will be their first offering for the Indian market.


How will it succeed without a diesel power train in India?



The SUV will rival Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and Land Rover Discovery Sport.

http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/cars/b...-india-129749/
I think if they are planning for the entry by 2016, february 2016 auto expo would be the most ideal time and destination to showcase the product.
221 bhp from a 2.0 L engine seems impressive and the looks are also butch.
Let's wait and watch what all we get in comparison to the existing contenders in the segment.
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re: Borgward resurrected with the BX7 SUV

Only a petrol motor powering a unknown brand that wants to compete with the Mercedes GCL, BMW X3, Audi Q5? We all know how this will end. Even the very competent Volvo XC60 doesn't get a second look from this market then how does Borgward plan to take on the big 3 Germans? If they are going to price it right up there with the Big 3 then they better start making some noise from now otherwise come launch date and buyer's will be asking 'Borgward who?'

Having said that, the design is pretty good. It's got all the SUV design cue's and from the C pillar onwards the hatch area looks a bit like the BMW X3. I think they have got the exterior design right - don't think anyone will complain about that and being a German brand we can safely assume they will get the interiors right too. Problem is the petrol only engine and the brand name.

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Re: Borgward resurrected with the BX7 SUV

Mod Note: Moved the thread to the international scene. I doubt this company will enter India any time soon. Title edited accordingly.

Let's not talk about an India entry until the company officially announces plans for the same.
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Re: Borgward resurrected with the BX7 SUV

Not just chinese money, but chinese design philosophy as well?
Its mostly modeled on bits and pieces of BMW X-es, with a horrible grille banged in. Not a good looking car.
Especially not good looking or exciting enough to be a "revival" car!

PS: Just took a look through their previous cars. Theyve actually been Anu malik'ed from period ford/mercs before as well!Also, zoom in on the logo.

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Borgward to enter India

The German company reborn, will enter India first as CBU and later assembled probably in Pune. The first product will be BX7, powered by 2.0 litre 222 bhp engine. It's a Q5 sized product at the price of Q3.
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http://m.autocarindia.com/Article.as...7724&type=News

Here's another good article on Borgward:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/german-...thinking-past/
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Re: Borgward resurrected with the BX7 SUV

Borgward to come to India in 2016.

Reborn German carmaker Borgward looking at local assembly in India; Audi Q5-sized BX7 SUV to be the first model.

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Although the SUV will initially be imported, Borgward is looking at cutting costs by assembling the SUV here, possibly at a facility owned by Chinese financial partner Foton, outside Pune.

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Borgward will strive to deliver an SUV the size of an Audi Q5 at around Rs 25-27 lakh, which should get it a bit of attention. And the company will also “have a full range of cars in the near future, with two all-new cars launched every year”
http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...16-397724.aspx

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Re: Borgward resurrected with the BX7 SUV

Beiqi Foton To Launch Borgward, To Make India Export Base.

The company could rename itself as Borgward India and will target the SUV segment with the launch of the BX7.

The focus on SUVs and using a German brand are the correct steps on part of Foton. It (Foton) is a government-backed company, so funds will never be an issue.

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Foton now plans to manufacture and sell passenger vehicles under the name of the German brand. Sources from the company said that they plan to use German technology and development capabilities mixed with India’s frugal manufacturing to produce and sell their vehicles, which would be exported to Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, thereby making India an export base for the BX7 SUV which is set to be launched in the domestic market next year.
http://www.motorbeam.com/2015/10/car...a-export-base/

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Borgward?? - What's that?

Was just browsing through the Dakar 2018 photo gallery and came across this pic of a car with an unknown triangular logo. Used the BIB no. to find the team name : "Borgward Rally Team"
Borgward resurrected with the BX7 SUV-borgward.jpg
Looked up Borgward in Google and was surprised to find that it is a German car brand that functioned from 1924 to 1961. The brand has been revived by Chinese owners and have launched some SUVs in China and soon to launch in Europe.
The links to Borgward site and wikipedia are below.
https://www.borgward.com/models/bx7/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borgward

Have you come across any such obscure car manufacturer? Please share.
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Old 13th April 2022, 11:44   #10
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Borgward goes bankrupt again.

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The German firm Borgward has had a very short second life. In the hands of the founding grandson of the firm and with financial help from Foton Motor, a huge vehicle manufacturer of Chinese origin, they tried to give the brand a new opportunity but have not achieved success.
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latest data coming in from China, Borgward has gone bankrupt. In a way, it is because a few years ago Foton Motor lost interest in the company and sold 70% of the shares to UCar, a group also Chinese that ended up with 75% but doing nothing to improve the product offer.

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