The Aeolus AX7, previously the Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Aeolus 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 Beijing Auto Show[3] with the Fengshen AX7 being available to the market in October 2014 with prices ranging from 115,700 yuan to 149,700 yuan.[4]
The AX7 is available with two inline-four petrol engines, including a 2.0-litre engine producing 143 hp-metric and 189 Nm mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT, and a 2.3-litre engine producing 173 hp-metric and 220 Nm mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.[5]