Borgward has confirmed that it will launch in Europe
in the first quarter of 2018. According to Auto Express, the reborn German
carmaker will first launch the BX7 in Germany and neighboring countries.
However, for interested SUV buyers in the UK, they may have to wait a little
longer to enjoy a Borgward as no right-hand drive BX7 variant has been
confirmed.
The marque first unveiled the BX7 in September 2015
and in the two years’ since, has been refining the model and getting it ready
for the road. The entry-level model is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder delivering 224 PS and mated to a seven-speed automatic
transmission. A plug-in hybrid version with a combined 401 PS has also been
developed.
Borgward recently launched in China ahead of its
European arrival and according to chief design officer Anders Warming, this has
provided the automaker with valuable experience before launching in its home
country.
Shortly after European deliveries of the Borgward
BX7 commence, the smaller BX5 will arrive. Unlike the BX7, a right-hand drive
version of the BX5 has been confirmed.