The Aeolus AX5 is a compact CUV produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Aeolus (marque) sub-brand.
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2016-2020 |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 L DFMA14T turbo I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed DCT[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm (103.5 in) |
| Length | 4,501 mm (177.2 in) |
| Width | 1,806 mm (71.1 in) |
| Height | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
The Aeolus AX5 CUV debuted during the 2016 Beijing Auto Show[2] with the AX5 being available to the market in late 2016[3] at the Guangzhou Auto Show.[1] The AX5 is powered by a 1.4 liter turbo inline-four engine producing 140 horsepower (103kW) and 196 N-m.[4] Prices range from 89,700 yuan to 128,700 yuan.[5]
The AX5 received a facelift in 2019 and was revealed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. The facelifted AX5 model features a front fascia similar to the Dongfeng Fengdu MX3 crossover from the same platform that never made it to the market.
The facelifted AX5 is equipped with a DFMA14T 1.4 liter turbo engine producing 133 horsepower which is 7 horsepower less than the pre facelift model. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DCT.[6]
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