The Aeolus AX7, previously the Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 is a

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CUV produced by

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sub-brand since 2014. Starting from the 2021 model year, the Aeolus AX7 was sold with the Aeolus name badge instead of the Dongfeng logo. The updated model was called the Aeolus AX7 Pro and features restyled front and rear end designs. For the 2022 model year, the model was called the Aeolus AX7 Plus and features a further revised front bumper based on the AX7 Pro design.

First generation (2014)

The first generation Aeolus AX7 CUV debuted during the 2014

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with the Fengshen AX7 being available to the market in October 2014 with prices ranging from 115,700 yuan to 149,700 yuan. The AX7 is available with two inline-four petrol engines, including a 2.0-litre engine producing and mated to a 5-speed

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or a CVT, and a 2.3-litre engine producing and mated to a 6-speed

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2018 facelift

A facelift was revealed during the 2018

changing the styling on the front and the rear of the Fengshen AX7. File:Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 facelift 01.jpg, Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 facelift File:Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 facelift 02.jpg, Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 facelift

Dongfeng Fengdu MX5

The Dongfeng Fengdu MX5 is a compact CUV which debuted during the 2016 Chengdu Auto Show, with the MX5 being available to the market in late 2016 with prices ranging from 103,500 yuan to 135,500 yuan.

Platform

The Fengdu MX5 shares the same platform with the Fengshen AX7 with only styling changes done to the front and rear DRGs, featuring restyled bumpers, lamps, and tailgate.

Powertrain

The Fengdu MX5 was available with a 2.0-litre engine with 146 hp and a 1.4-litre turbo engine with 140hp, mated to a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT gearbox.

Second generation (2018)

The second generation Aeolus AX7 was revealed in August 2018 and was available to the Chinese market from September 2018 with prices ranging from 89,800 to 131,800 yuan at launch. The second generation AX7 is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol turbo inline-four engine producing and mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox provided by

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and powering the front wheels. File:Dongfeng Aeolus AX7 II China 2019-03-14.jpg, Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 II front File:Fengshen (Aeolus) AX7 II 004.jpg, Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 II rear

Aeolus AX7 Pro (2021 facelift)

A facelift variant called the Aeolus AX7 Pro was launched in September 2020 for the 2021 model year, featuring a redesigned front end while the powertrain remains unchanged. Due to the redesigned front end, the length of the AX7 Pro model has extended by (up to ) compared to the previous model, the width, height and wheelbase remains. The AX7 Pro interior trim features a two-tone color theme, and the WindLink media center was updated from version 4.0 to version 5.0, with a larger touchscreen size. File:Aeolus AX7 Pro 005.jpg, Aeolus AX7 Pro front File:Aeolus AX7 Pro 006.jpg, Aeolus AX7 Pro rear

Aeolus AX7 Plus/ Mach Edition (2022 facelift)

A facelift variant called the Aeolus AX7 Plus was set to launch in 2021 for the 2022 model year. The final vehicle launched in September 2021 was called the AX7 Mach Edition (马赫版) while the actual product still wears the Plus badging teased before the launch. The updated model features a slightly redesigned front end while the powertrain remains unchanged. Due to the redesigned front end, the length of the AX7 Plus model has further extended by (up to ) compared to the AX7 Pro model, the width, height and wheelbase remains. File:Aeolus AX7 Plus IMG001.jpg, Aeolus AX7 Plus (Mach Edition) front File:Aeolus AX7 Plus IMG002.jpg, Aeolus AX7 Plus (Mach Edition) rear

References

External links

Fengshen AX7 Official Website

Fengdu MX5 Official Website
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