Aeolus L60

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Dongfeng Fengshen L60
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Dongfeng Fengshen L60
Overview
Manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Corporation
Production2015–2019
Body and chassis
Class Small family car (C)
Body style 4-door saloon
Layout FF layout
Platform PSA PF2 platform
Related Peugeot 308
Peugeot 408
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L TU5JP4 I4 Petrol
1.8L I4 petrol
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Length4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Chronology
Successor Aeolus Yixuan

The Aeolus L60 is a compact sedan produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng Fengshen sub-brand.

Contents

Overview

The Aeolus L60 sedan was previewed by the Dongfeng Fengshen L60 Concept during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. [1] The production version debuted during the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2015. [2] The Dongfeng Fengshen L60 is based on the extended version of the PSA PF2 platform that also underpinned the first generation Peugeot 408 compact sedan produced by Dongfeng-PSA in China.

Market launch

The Dongfeng Fengshen L60 sedan was launched on to the Chinese car market in March 2015 with prices starting from 89,700 yuan to 129,700 yuan ($14,436 – 20,874). Engines of the L60 are sourced from PSA, including a 1.6 liter engine with 115 hp and 150 nm, or a 1.8 liter engine with 137 hp and 172 nm. Both engines arevmated to a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. [3]

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References

  1. Feijter, Author Tycho de (April 25, 2014). "Dongfeng Fengshen L60 Concept debuts on the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.{{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  2. Feijter, Author Tycho de (March 3, 2015). "Dongfeng Fengshen L60 sedan debuts in China". CarNewsChina.com.{{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
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