Aeolus AX4

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Aeolus AX4
Fengshen AX4 002.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerAeolus
Also calledDongfeng Fengshen AX4
Production2017-2021
Model years 2017–present
Body and chassis
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform PSA DF1 platform [1]
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 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)
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,580 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.

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Overview

Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 002.jpg
Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show
Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 rear Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 rear 8.14.18.jpg
Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 rear

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 103kW and peak torque of 196Nm, or a 1.6 liter engine with the maximum power of 91kW 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]

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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".