Engineering:Aeolus Haoji

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Short description: Compact crossover SUV
Aeolus Haoji
Overview
ManufacturerAeolus (Dongfeng Motor Corporation)
Also calledDongfeng Huge
Production2022–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhan
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformDSMA platform
RelatedAeolus Haohan
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.5 L DFMC15TP1 I4 turbo
  • Petrol hybrid:
  • 1.5 L DFMC15TE1 I4 turbo + electric motor "HD120"
Electric motor1xAC PMSM (hybrid)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainParallel (hybrid)
BatteryLi-ion battery (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,825 mm (111 in)
Length4,720 mm (186 in)
Width1,910 mm (75 in)
Height1,702 mm (67 in)
Chronology
PredecessorAeolus AX5

The Aeolus Haoji (风神 皓极, also called Dongfeng Huge in the export market) is a compact crossover SUV produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Aeolus sub-brand. The Haoji compact SUV is built on the DSMA platform developed by Dongfeng for conventional petrol and hybrid models.[1] A plug-in hybrid version called the Aeolus L8 was launched in August 2025.

Overview

The Aeolus Haoji opened pre-sale on June 18, 2022 and was launched in August 2022. It is a compact SUV positioned above the slightly smaller AX7 within the lineup of the Aeolus brand, while dimensions are slightly closer to traditional midsize SUVs.[2]

Interior

The dashboard of the Aeolus Haoji has a 12.3-inch twin-screen setup with a screen for the infotainment system and a screen for the instrument panel with level 2 driver assistance system for safety. The screen can be controlled by touch or a rotary dial on the left side of the center tunnel. The gasoline version of the Haoji is equipped with the Jamo audio system.[3]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Powertrain

The Aeolus Haoji is offered with ICE and full hybrid powertrains. The ICE version gets a 1.5-litre turbo engine developing 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft), mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The hybrid version gets the Dongfeng Mach MHD hybrid system with the same 1.5-litre turbo engine plus an electric motor (HD120) producing 245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) and 540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft), mated to an E-CVT.[4]

Model[5] Engine/Motor Power Torque Fuel economy
Petrol 1.5L (1476cc) DFMC15TP1 I4 (turbo petrol) 150 kW (201 hp)

at 6000 rpm

305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft)

at 2000-4000 rpm

6.99 L/100 km (34 mpg‑US)
MHD (hybrid) 1.5L (1476cc)

DFMC15TE1 I4 (turbo petrol) + HD120 motor

Engine: 130 kW (174 hp)

at 1500-4500 rpm

Motor: 130 kW (174 hp)

Combined: 180 kW (241 hp)

540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) 5.8 L/100 km (41 mpg‑US)

Aeolus L8

Aeolus L8
Overview
ManufacturerAeolus (Dongfeng Motor Corporation)
Production2025–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhan
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV (C)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformDSMA platform
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPMSM
Hybrid drivetrainParallel
BatteryLFP CALB
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,825 mm (111 in)
Length4,762 mm (187 in)
Width1,910 mm (75 in)
Height1,677 mm (66 in)

On 1 August 2025, Dongfeng launched the L8, the plug-in hybrid version of the Haoji. It features a restyled exterior that is 42 mm (1.7 in) longer and 25 mm (0.98 in) shorter, but other dimensions remain unchanged.[6]

The front features a grille-less design with a lower air intake, while the corners have air curtain vents. It uses a split-headlight design, with the beams located in the vent area while the top features daytime running lights consisting of a light bar and a customizable grid of LEDs. The doors feature pocket-style handles, and it is equipped with 19-inch wheels. The rear features taillights consisting of a light bar with a customizable array of LEDs similar to the front. The bumper has a contrasting two-tone black design, and it has a twin-peaked spoiler.[6]

It is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain using a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine outputting 113 kW (152 hp; 154 PS). It is equipped with an LFP battery supplied by CALB.[6]

Sales

Year China
Haoji L8
2022 21,463[7] —
2023 11,125[8]
2024 6,807[9]
2025 3,722[10] 8,758

References

  1. ↑ "东风乘用车-皓极". https://dailyrevs.com/listings/2022-aeolus-haoji-mach-edition. 
  2. ↑ "Dongfeng Aeolus starts presales of hybrid Haoji SUV". https://govt.chinadaily.com.cn/s/202206/20/WS62b00ec3498ea2749279b1f9/dongfeng-aeolus-starts-presales-of-hybrid-haoji-suv.html. 
  3. ↑ "Dongfeng's All-New SUV: AEOLUS HAOJI Open Pre-sale in China". 21 June 2022. https://www.chinapev.com/dongfeng/fengshenaeolus/dongfengs-all-new-suv-aeolus-haoji-open-pre-sale-in-china/. 
  4. ↑ "Dongfeng Aeolus Haoji SUV Launched In China, Priced At 31,800 USD". 9 August 2022. https://carnewschina.com/2022/08/09/dongfeng-aeolus-haoji-suv-launched-in-china-priced-at-31800-usd/. 
  5. ↑ "配置表-东风风神品牌官方网站". https://www.dfpv.com.cn/configTable.htm?model_id=3. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Wang, Miao (2025-07-31). "Error: no |title= specified when using {{Cite web}}". https://www.ithome.com/0/872/195.htm. 
  7. ↑ "December, 2022 auto sales of DFPV _in China - Gasgoo". https://autonews.gasgoo.com/sales/article/69913.html. 
  8. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年东风风神终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=141&saleType=2&flag=2025. 
  9. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年东风风神终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=141&saleType=2&flag=2025. 
  10. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年东风风神终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=141&saleType=2&flag=2025. 



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