The Borgward BXi7 all-electric SUVAs a key part of its global expansion plan, Stuttgart-based Borgward Group AG has entered into a strategic partnership with the automotive sales specialist International Motors and IM Group Ltd to bring Borgward vehicles to Ireland and the UK.
Borgward currently manufactures a range of premium SUVs but over the past three years, the German car manufacturer has consistently pursued a “go-west” strategy: starting in China, the manufacturer has since expanded into more than a dozen countries worldwide, including South-East Asia, Russia and the Middle-East.
In the summer of 2018, the brand also returned to the German home market. The petrol-engine BX5 and BX7 are already available in Europe but the brand’s intention is to sell electric vehicles once production starts on the BXi5 and BXi7 all-electric SUVs.
Production of right-hand drive variants is expected to start in early 2019 in anticipation of a UK and Irish launch towards the end of 2019. Price, specification and line-up for Ireland will be announced closer to the time.
Tom Anliker, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Sales and Service for Borgward said “We’re very pleased to find such a professional and dedicated organisation that will re-launch Borgward back to the UK and Irish markets”.
Andrew Edmiston, Managing Director of IM Group Ltd added, “Our company originated from a heritage brand so we’re particularly excited to resurrect this famous brand from the past. Borgward is known for its innovation and style and we see this continuing in the future with this exciting new range of products”.