The Aeolus Yixuan is a compact sedan produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Aeolus sub-brand.
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Dongfeng Motor Corporation |
Also called | Aeolus D53 Fengshen D53 Fengshen Yixuan Dongfeng Aeolus A30 (Egypt) |
Production | 2019–present |
Model years | 2019–present |
Assembly | China: wuhan (Dongfeng Fengshen Plant) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact car (C) |
Body style | 4-door sedan/saloon |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | CMP |
Related | Aeolus Yixuan GS |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.0 L DFM C10TDS I3 (turbo petrol) 1.5 L DFM C15TDR I4 (turbo petrol) |
Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous motor (EV) |
Power output |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed DCT Single speed Automatic (EV) |
Battery | 47.7 kWh Li-ion |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,680 mm (105.5 in) |
Length | 4,660 mm (183.5 in) |
Width | 1,812 mm (71.3 in) |
Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
Curb weight | 1,235 kg (200T) 1,273 kg (230T) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Dongfeng Fengshen L60 Dongfeng Fengshen A30 |
Initially previewed by the 2018 Aeolus eπ Concept, the Aeolus Yixuan debuted during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show as the D53. Yixuan being listed on 9 September 2019 with a price range of 74,900 yuan to 109,900 yuan (~US$10,528 – US$15,448).[1]
The engine options of the Aeolus Yixuan includes a 1.0-litre inline-three petrol turbo engine and a 1.5-litre inline-four petrol turbo engine. The 1.0-litre turbocharged engine has maximum power of 125 hp (93 kW; 127 PS) with a peak torque of 196 N⋅m (145 lb⋅ft). The 1.5-litre turbocharged engine has maximum power of 147 hp (110 kW; 149 PS) with a peak torque of 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft). The Aeolus Yixuan features a torsion beam type non-independent suspension.[2]
Technical configurations including a Level-2 autonomous driving assistance system is also available on the Aeolus Yixuan, supporting functions such as automatic parking, forward collision warning, automatic brake assistance, adaptive cruising, lane keeping assistance, traffic signal recognition, and intelligent speed limit reminder. The Yixuan will also be equipped with a 7-inch LCD instrument panel and a 10-inch center console display.[3]
Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Fuel economy |
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200T | 1.0L (999cc) DFMC10TDS I3 (turbo petrol) | 92 kW (123 hp) at 5500 rpm |
196 N⋅m (145 lb⋅ft) at 1500-4500 rpm |
5.6 L/100 km (42 mpg‑US) |
230T | 1.5L (1460cc) DFMA15T I4 (turbo petrol) | 110 kW (148 hp) at 5500 rpm |
230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1800-4000 rpm |
6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg‑US) |
Mach Edition | 1.5L (1496cc) DFMC15DR I4 (NA petrol) | 92 kW (123 hp) at 6000 rpm |
158 N⋅m (117 lb⋅ft) at 4800 rpm |
6.24 L/100 km (38 mpg‑US) |
The Aeolus Yixuan Knight is a sportier variant of the Yixuan sedan inspired by the Yixuan CTCC race car. The Yixuan Knight features a highly personalized sports package kit, a spoiler, and CTCC badges and is available in four vehicle trim levels, the 230T automatic dazzling shining knight, 230T automatic cool shining knight, 230T automatic dazzling knight and 230T automatic cool knight.[5]
The Yixuan EV, a pure electric compact sedan based on the Yixuan debuted in September 2019. The Yixuan EV is based on Aeolus's electric platform eCMP, and was listed in 2019. The battery capacity of the Yixuan EV is 47.7kWh and will bring the NEDC comprehensive cruising range of over 400 km (249 mi). The Yixuan EV is powered by a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor with maximum power of 120 kW (160 hp; 160 PS) and is equipped with a lithium battery pack with a capacity of 47.7kWh.[6]
The Aeolus Yixuan CTCC racecar is the racecar Aeolus used for the Chinese Touring Car Championship (CTCC). Just like the production Aeolus Yixuan, the Aeolus Yixuan CTCC racecar adopts the same CMP global modular platform, with the suspension adopting the international leading level adjustment technology.[7]
The Yixuan Mach Edition is a special version sold alongside the regular Yixuan. It is sold at a lower price of 64,900 Yuan for the entry manual version and 69,900 Yuan for the entry 6DCT version, compared to 69,900 Yuan for the entry 1.0T manual Yixuan and 77,900 Yuan for the entry 1.5T 6DCT Yixuan.
All versions of the Mach edition are equipped with a weaker DFMC15DR naturally-aspirated 1.5L engine producing 92 kW (123 hp; 125 PS) of power at 6000 rpm and 158Nm of torque at 4500 rpm.[8]
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