Aeolus AX3

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Aeolus (Dongfeng Fengshen) AX3
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Overview
Production2015-2019
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)
Length4,518 mm (177.9 in)
Width1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height1,562 mm (61.5 in)

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

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Fengshen AX3 rear

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.

Specifications

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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References

  1. Ning, W. E. (September 4, 2015). "Dongfeng Fengshen AX3 hits the 2015 Chengdu Auto Show in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  2. Ning, W. E. (April 14, 2015). "Dongfeng Fengshen AX3 will debut on the Shanghai Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
  3. Wang, Joey (April 22, 2015). "Dongfeng Fengshen AX3 unveiled on the Shanghai Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
  4. Feijter, Tycho de (January 6, 2016). "Dongfeng Fengshen AX3 launched on the Chinese auto market". CarNewsChina.com.