The Aeolus AX5 is a

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produced by

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under the

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sub-brand.

Overview

The Aeolus AX5 CUV debuted during the 2016

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with the AX5 being available to the market in late 2016 at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The AX5 is powered by a 1.4 liter

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producing 140 horsepower (103kW) and 196 N-m. Prices range from 89,700 yuan to 128,700 yuan. File:Dongfeng Aeolus AX5 01 China 2017-04-05.jpg, Aeolus AX5 File:Dongfeng Aeolus AX5 02 China 2017-04-05.jpg, Rear

2019 facelift

The AX5 received a facelift in 2019 and was revealed during the 2019

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. 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.

References

External links

Fengshen AX5 Official Website
{{Dongfeng Motor Aeolus AX5 Compact crossover sport utility vehicles Cars introduced in 2016 Front-wheel-drive vehicles Cars of China