Aeolus Haoji

The Aeolus Haoji (风神 皓极, also called Dongfeng Huge in the export market) is a compact crossover SUV produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Aeolus sub-brand. The Haoji compact SUV is built on the DSMA platform developed by Dongfeng for conventional petrol and hybrid models.[1] A plug-in hybrid version called the Aeolus L8 was launched in August 2025.

Overview

The Aeolus Haoji opened pre-sale on June 18, 2022 and was launched in August 2022. It is a compact SUV positioned above the slightly smaller AX7 within the lineup of the Aeolus brand, while dimensions are slightly closer to traditional midsize SUVs.[2]

Interior

The dashboard of the Aeolus Haoji has a 12.3-inch twin-screen setup with a screen for the infotainment system and a screen for the instrument panel with level 2 driver assistance system for safety. The screen can be controlled by touch or a rotary dial on the left side of the center tunnel. The gasoline version of the Haoji is equipped with the Jamo audio system.[3]

Powertrain

The Aeolus Haoji is offered with ICE and full hybrid powertrains. The ICE version gets a 1.5-litre turbo engine developing 204 PS and 350. Nm, mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The hybrid version gets the Dongfeng Mach MHD hybrid system with the same 1.5-litre turbo engine plus an electric motor (HD120) producing 245 PS and 540. Nm, mated to an E-CVT.[4]

Aeolus L8

On 1 August 2025, Dongfeng launched the L8, the plug-in hybrid version of the Haoji. It features a restyled exterior that is 42 mm longer and 25 mm shorter, but other dimensions remain unchanged.[6]

The front features a grille-less design with a lower air intake, while the corners have air curtain vents. It uses a split-headlight design, with the beams located in the vent area while the top features daytime running lights consisting of a light bar and a customizable grid of LEDs. The doors feature pocket-style handles, and it is equipped with 19-inch wheels. The rear features taillights consisting of a light bar with a customizable array of LEDs similar to the front. The bumper has a contrasting two-tone black design, and it has a twin-peaked spoiler.[6]

It is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain using a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine outputting 113 kW. It is equipped with an LFP battery supplied by CALB.[6]

Sales

External links

• Aeolus Official Site