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{{Infobox automobile
| image = Aeolus AX7 Pro.jpg
| name = Aeolus AX7
| manufacturer = [[Aeolus (marque)]]
| production = 2014–present
| assembly = China: [[Wuhan]]
| class = [[Compact SUV|Compact]] [[crossover SUV]]
| body_style = 5-door [[SUV]]
| model_years = 2014–present
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|front engine]], [[front-wheel drive]] / [[all-wheel drive]]
| predecessor =
}}
The '''Aeolus AX7''', previously the '''Dongfeng Fengshen AX7''' is a [[Compact car|compact]] [[Crossover (automobile)|CUV]] produced by [[Dongfeng Motor Corporation]] under the [[Aeolus (marque)|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.
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==First generation (2014)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Aeolus AX7
| image = File:Dongfeng Aeolus AX7 China 2018-03-20.jpg
| aka =
| production = 2014–2019
| assembly = China: [[Wuhan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform =
| engine = 1.4&nbsp;L ''DFN A14T'' [[inline-four engine|I4]] [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] (petrol)<br />1.6&nbsp;L ''[[Prince engine|EP6FDTM]]'' [[inline-four engine|I4]] [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] (petrol)<br />2.0&nbsp;L [[List of PSA engines|''RFN'' (''10LH3X'')]] [[inline-four engine|I4]] (petrol)<br />2.3&nbsp;L [[List of PSA engines|''3FY'' (''10XP01'')]] [[inline-four engine|I4]] (petrol)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2014/10/17/dongfeng-fengshen-ax7-suv-launched-on-the-chinese-car-market/|title=Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 SUV launched on the Chinese car market|date=17 October 2014 }}</ref>
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />6-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />[[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2014/10/13/dongfeng-fengshen-ax7-will-hit-the-china-car-market-on-october-16/|title=Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 will hit the China car market on October 16|date=13 October 2014 }}</ref>
| wheelbase = {{convert|2712|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1730|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| related = Dongfeng Fengdu MX5
}}
The first generation Aeolus AX7 CUV debuted during the 2014 [[Beijing Auto Show]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2014/04/19/dongfeng-fengshen-ax7-debuts-in-beijing/|title=Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 debuts in Beijing|date=19 April 2014 }}</ref> with the Fengshen AX7 being available to the market in October 2014 with prices ranging from 115,700 yuan to 149,700 yuan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2014/08/30/dongfeng-fengshen-ax7-arrives-at-the-dealer-in-china/|title=Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 arrives at the Dealer in China|date=29 August 2014 }}</ref>
The AX7 is available with two inline-four petrol engines, including a 2.0-litre engine producing {{cvt|143|hp-metric|kW|0}} and {{cvt|189|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} mated to a 5-speed [[manual transmission]] or a [[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]], and a 2.3-litre engine producing {{cvt|173|hp-metric|kW|0}} and {{cvt|220|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} mated to a 6-speed [[automatic transmission]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2014/10/13/dongfeng-fengshen-ax7-will-hit-the-china-car-market-on-october-16/|title=Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 will hit the China car market on October 16|date=13 October 2014 }}</ref>
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File:Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 02 -- Auto China -- 2014-04-23.jpg|Dongfeng Fengshen AX7
File:Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 03 -- Auto China -- 2014-04-23.jpg|Dongfeng Fengshen AX7
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===2018 facelift===
A facelift was revealed during the 2018 [[Beijing Auto Show]] changing the styling on the front and the rear of the Fengshen AX7.
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File:Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 facelift 01.jpg|Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 facelift
File:Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 facelift 02.jpg|Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 facelift
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===Dongfeng Fengdu MX5===
{{Redirect|Dongfeng Fengdu MX5|other uses|MX5 (disambiguation){{!}}MX5}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Dongfeng Fengdu MX5
| image = File:Dongfeng Fengdu MX5 2 China 2017-04-05.jpg
| aka =
| production = 2016–2017
| assembly = China: [[Wuhan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform =
| engine = 1.4&nbsp;L ''DFM A14T'' [[inline-four engine|I4]] ([[turbo]] petrol)<br />2.0&nbsp;L ''PSA RFN 10LH3X'' [[inline-four engine|I4]] (petrol)
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />6 speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />[[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/08/29/new-photos-of-the-dongfeng-fengdu-mx5-suv-for-china/|title=New Photos Of The Dongfeng Fengdu MX5 SUV for China|first= W. E.|last=Ning|date=August 29, 2016|website=CarNewsChina.com}}</ref>
| wheelbase = {{convert|2712|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4720|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1727|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| related = Dongfeng Fengshen AX7
}}
[[File:Dongfeng Fengdu MX5 003 China 2017-04-05.jpg|thumb|left|Dongfeng Fengdu MX5 rear]]
The '''Dongfeng Fengdu MX5''' is a compact CUV by [[Dongfeng Fengdu]] which debuted during the 2016 Chengdu Auto Show,<ref name="MX5 launch">{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/09/07/dongfeng-fengdu-mx5-suv-launched-on-the-chengdu-auto-show-in-china/|title=Dongfeng Fengdu MX5 SUV Launched On The Chengdu Auto Show In China|first= Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=September 6, 2016|website=CarNewsChina.com}}</ref> with the MX5 being available to the market in late 2016 with prices ranging from 103,500 yuan to 135,500 yuan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/3984/#pvareaid=100124|title=【图】东风风度MX5_东风风度_东风风度MX5报价_东风风度MX5图片_汽车之家|website=www.autohome.com.cn}}</ref>
====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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2015/12/16/spy-shots-dongfeng-fengdu-mx5-suv-for-china/|title=Spy Shots: Dongfeng Fengdu MX5 SUV for China|first= Tycho de|last=Feijter|date=December 16, 2015|website=CarNewsChina.com}}</ref>
====Powertrain====
The Fengdu MX5 was available with a 2.0-litre engine with {{cvt|146|hp-metric|kW|0}} and a 1.4-litre turbo engine with {{cvt|140|hp-metric|kW|0}}, mated to a six-speed manual transmission or a CVT gearbox.<ref name="MX5 launch"></ref>
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==Second generation (2018)==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Aeolus AX7 II
| image = Fengshen (Aeolus) AX7 II 001.jpg
| aka =
| production = 2018–present
| assembly = China: [[Wuhan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| platform =
| engine = 1.5&nbsp;L ''Mach Power'' [[inline-four engine|I4]] [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] (petrol)<br />1.6&nbsp;L ''[[Prince engine|EP6FDTM]]'' [[inline-four engine|I4]] [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] (petrol)
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />6-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/3341.html#pvareaid=3454437|title=东风风神AX7}}</ref>
| wheelbase = {{convert|2715|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4645|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}<br />{{convert|4650|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Aeolus AX7 Pro)
| width = {{convert|1880|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1690|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| related =
}}
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 {{cvt|167|hp-metric|kW|0}} and {{cvt|245|Nm|lbft|0}} mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox provided by [[Aisin]] and powering the front wheels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/201808/920796.html|title=售11.99-12.99万 全新一代AX7正式上市}}</ref>
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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
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===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 {{convert|5|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (up to {{convert|4650|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}) 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.drive.ru/news/dongfeng/5f58bc8eec05c4c97f000229.html|title=Dongfeng AX7 has changed in the new Pro version|date=9 September 2020 }}</ref>
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File:Aeolus AX7 Pro 005.jpg|Aeolus AX7 Pro front
File:Aeolus AX7 Pro 006.jpg|Aeolus AX7 Pro rear
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===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 {{convert|10|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (up to {{convert|4660|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}) compared to the AX7 Pro model, the width, height and wheelbase remains.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202109/1209495.html|title=售9.59万元起 风神AX7马赫版正式上市}}</ref>
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File:Aeolus AX7 Plus IMG001.jpg|Aeolus AX7 Plus (Mach Edition) front
File:Aeolus AX7 Plus IMG002.jpg|Aeolus AX7 Plus (Mach Edition) rear
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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{{Commons category|Dongfeng Fengdu MX5}}
* [http://www.dfpv.com.cn/AX7/ Fengshen AX7 Official Website]
* [http://mx5.zznissan.com.cn/ Fengdu MX5 Official Website]
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