Aeolus AX5

The Aeolus AX5 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Aeolus sub-brand.

Overview

The Aeolus AX5 CUV debuted during the 2016 Beijing Auto Show[2] with the AX5 being available to the market in late 2016[3] at the Guangzhou Auto Show.[1] The AX5 is powered by a 1.4 liter turbo inline-four engine producing 140 horsepower (103kW) and 196 N-m.[4] Prices range from 89,700 yuan to 128,700 yuan.[5]

2019 facelift

The AX5 received a facelift in 2019 and was revealed during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. The facelifted AX5 model features a front fascia similar to the Dongfeng Fengdu MX3 crossover from the same platform that never made it to the market.

The facelifted AX5 is equipped with a DFMA14T 1.4 liter turbo engine producing 133 horsepower which is 7 horsepower less than the pre facelift model. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DCT.[6]

References

  1. Joey Wang. Dongfeng Fengshen AX5 Launched On The Guangzhou Auto Show CarNewsChina.com, November 23, 2016^
  2. W. E. Ning. This is the new Dongfeng Fengshen AX5 SUV for China CarNewsChina.com, April 21, 2016^
  3. Tycho de Feijter. Dongfeng Fengshen AX5 Hits The Beijing Auto Show CarNewsChina.com, May 4, 2016^
  4. 【东风风神AX5参数配置表】_东风风神_东风风神AX5配置_价格单_汽车之家 car.autohome.com.cn^
  5. 【东风风神AX5参数配置表】_东风风神_东风风神AX5配置_价格单_汽车之家 car.autohome.com.cn^
  6. 【图】2019上海车展:新款东风风神AX5亮相_汽车之家 www.autohome.com.cn^