Aeolus AX4

Aeolus AX4
Overview
ManufacturerAeolus
Also calledDongfeng Fengshen AX4
Production2017–2021
Model years2017–2021
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformPSA DF1 platform[1]
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L DFM A16 I4 (petrol)
1.4 L DFM A14T turbo I4 (petrol)[2]
1.0 L DFM C10TDS Turbo I4
Power output
  • 103 kW (140.0 PS; 138.1 bhp) (DFM A14T)
  • 91 kW (123.7 PS; 122.0 bhp) (DFM A16)
  • 95 kW (129.2 PS; 127.4 bhp) (DFM C10TDS)
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length4,195 mm (165.2 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,622 mm (63.9 in)

The Aeolus AX4, formerly called the Dongfeng Fengshen AX4, is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng Fengshen sub-brand.

Overview

The AX4 was positioned above the slightly longer AX3 subcompact crossover and below the much larger AX5 compact crossover.[3] The Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 was unveiled on the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show[4] with the market launch in September 2017.[5]

Powertrain

The engines available for the AX4 is a 1.4 liter turbo engine with the maximum power of 103 kW and peak torque of 196Nm, or a 1.6 liter engine with the maximum power of 91 kW respectively and peak torque of 153Nm. The 1.4 liter turbo engine is matched with a 6-speed DCT gearbox, with 6.5 liter fuel consumption for 100 km; 1.6 liter engine is matched with 5-speed manual transmission or 6-speed DCT gearbox, with 5.9 liter fuel consumption for 100 km.[6]

References

  1. ^ "This Is The Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 Crossover Hatchback For China". 5 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 Launched On The Shanghai Auto Show". 25 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Leaked: Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 Crossover SUV For China". 27 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 Launched On The Shanghai Auto Show". 25 April 2017.
  5. ^ "You Can't Miss The Fog Lights Of The Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 Crossover Hatchback". 14 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Dongfeng Fengshen New SUV AX4 Is to Launch Tomorrow".