Is Borgward a Domestic Car?
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Borgward is a domestic car brand with a diverse product line, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, and tricycles. It was the first to introduce air suspension and a 3-speed automatic transmission. Borgward's product lineup includes traditional energy models such as the BX7, BX7 TS, BX5, and BX6, as well as the new energy model BXi7. Taking the BX5 as an example, it measures 4490mm in length, 1877mm in width, and 1675mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2685mm. The car is equipped with a 4.2-inch multifunctional LCD display in the center and an 8-inch LCD display on the dashboard, featuring a smart connectivity system. This system integrates voice control, navigation, CarPlay, CarLife, and entertainment functions.
The Borgward brand is indeed quite interesting. It was originally founded in Germany and produced the famous Isabella model in the 1950s, which was a hot topic in the European automotive scene at the time. However, Borgward later went bankrupt and remained dormant for over a decade. In 2015, China's Beiqi Foton acquired and revived the brand. Now, all Borgward vehicles are manufactured and assembled at a factory in Hebei, China, with the design and production processes entirely led by Beiqi Foton. So strictly speaking, Borgward has German roots, but the brand ownership and actual operations are entirely under Chinese enterprise control, making it a domestic car brand. Main SUVs sold in the Chinese market, like the BX7 and BX5, have performance tests and pricing tailored to domestic consumers. If you're curious about its history, you can look up stories from its German era—they're quite rich. Friends who have bought Borgward cars often praise the localized after-sales service.
