The Aeolus AX3 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Aeolus (Dongfeng Fengshen) sub-brand.[2]
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2015-2019 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Dongfeng Fengshen A30 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L I4 (petrol) 1.4 L turbo I4 (petrol)[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm (103.1 in) |
| Length | 4,518 mm (177.9 in) |
| Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
| Height | 1,562 mm (61.5 in) |

The Aeolus AX3 was unveiled on the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show[3] with the market launch in January 2016 revealing prices ranging from 69,700 yuan to 87,700 yuan.
The Aeolus AX3 is powered by a 1.5 liter engine producing 116hp and 145nm mated to a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic gearbox, and a 1.4 liter turbo engine producing 140hp and 196nm available with the five-speed manual gearbox.[4] The same platform also underpins the Dongfeng Fengshen A30 subcompact sedan.
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