Aeolus A30

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Aeolus (Dongfeng Fengshen) A30
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Overview
Production2014–2019
Body and chassis
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Dongfeng Fengshen AX3
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L I4 (petrol)
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,620 mm (103.1 in)
Length4,530 mm (178.3 in)
Width1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Dongfeng Fengshen S30
Successor Aeolus Yixuan


The Aeolus A30 (Dongfeng Fengshen A30) is a subcompact sedan produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Aeolus or Dongfeng Fengshen sub-brand. [1]

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Overview

Dongfeng Fengshen A30 rear Dongfeng Fengshen A30 03 China 2015-04-13.jpg
Dongfeng Fengshen A30 rear

Originally known by its codename Fengshen D23, the Aeolus A30 or Dongfeng Fengshen A30 was planned to be launched during the 2014 Chengdu Auto Show in September 2014. [2] However, the Dongfeng Fengshen A30 sedan debuted in August 2014 instead as Fengshen's second sedan entry following the Fengshen S30 and positioned slightly upmarket with prices ranging from 59,700 yuan to 85,700 yuan. [3]

Specifications

The Aeolus A30 is powered by a 1.5 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 116hp and 145nm, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 2016 model year received improved performance while still utilizing the 1.5 liter engine with maximum engine power of 105.0kW, maximum horsepower of 143PS and maximum torque of 189.0 N·m. [4] The same platform also underpins the Dongfeng Fengshen AX3 subcompact crossover.

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References

  1. "Spy shots: Dongfeng Fengshen A30 is Naked in China". 6 May 2014.
  2. "Spy Shots: Dongfeng Fengshen A30 testing in China". 16 May 2014.
  3. "Spy Shots: Dongfeng-Fengshen working on new small sedan". 4 September 2012.
  4. "2016 Dongfeng Fengshen (AEOLUS) A30 Technical Specs".