Aeolus AX5

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Aeolus AX5

| image = Aeolus AX5 facelift 001.jpg

| manufacturer = Aeolus

| aka =

| production = 2016–2020

| model_years = 2016–2021

| assembly =

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

| platform =

| engine = 1.4 L DFMA14T turbo I4 (petrol)

| transmission = 6-speed manual
6-speed DCT{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/11/23/dongfeng-fengshen-ax5-launched-on-the-guangzhou-auto-show/|title=Dongfeng Fengshen AX5 Launched On The Guangzhou Auto Show|first= Joey|last=Wang|date=November 23, 2016|website=CarNewsChina.com}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2630|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4501|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1806|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1650|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight =

| related =

| successor = Aeolus Haoji

}}

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{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/04/21/this-is-the-new-dongfeng-fengshen-ax5-suv-for-china/|title=This is the new Dongfeng Fengshen AX5 SUV for China|first= W. E.|last=Ning|date=April 21, 2016|website=CarNewsChina.com}} with the AX5 being available to the market in late 2016{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/05/04/dongfeng-fengshen-ax5-hits-the-beijing-auto-show/|title=Dongfeng Fengshen AX5 Hits The Beijing Auto Show|first= Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=May 4, 2016|website=CarNewsChina.com}} at the Guangzhou Auto Show.

The AX5 is powered by a 1.4 liter turbo inline-four engine producing 140 horsepower (103kW) and 196 N-m.{{Cite web|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/4097.html#pvareaid=3311675|title=【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|website=car.autohome.com.cn}} Prices range from 89,700 yuan to 128,700 yuan.{{Cite web|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/4097.html|title=【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|website=car.autohome.com.cn}}

File:Dongfeng Aeolus AX5 01 China 2017-04-05.jpg|Aeolus AX5

File:Dongfeng Aeolus AX5 02 China 2017-04-05.jpg|Rear

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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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201904/933122.html|title=【图】2019上海车展:新款东风风神AX5亮相_汽车之家|website=www.autohome.com.cn}}

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