Engineering:Dongfeng A9

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Overview

Dongfeng A9
Overview
ManufacturerDongfeng Motor Corporation
Production2016–2019
AssemblyWuhan, China (Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroën)
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFF layout
PlatformPSA EMP2 platform
RelatedCitroën C6
Peugeot 508
Powertrain
Engine1.8 L EP8 turbo I4
Transmission6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,900 mm (114 in)
Length5,066 mm (199 in)
Width1,858 mm (73 in)
Height1,470 mm (58 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,590–1,655 kg (3,505–3,649 lb)

The Dongfeng A9 is a full-size executive sedan produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle sub-brand.[1] The Dongfeng A9 sedan was previewed by the Dongfeng Number 1 sedan concept during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.[2]The production was done during the timeline 2016-2019.The assembly was done in Wuhan, China(Dongfeng Peugeot-Citroen)

History

The production version of the Dongfeng A9 debuted during the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show,[3] and was originally planned to be available to the market from April 2016.[4]

The A9 was postponed to be launched in July 2016 with prices ranging from 177,900 yuan to 219,700 yuan - making it by far the most expensive model, the Fengshen L60,started at just 89,700 yuan.[5]

Platform & Manufacturing

  • Built on the PSA EMP2 platform
  • The platform also underpins the China-only Citroën C6 and was planned for the DS9. All three are manufactured in the same factory by the Dongfeng-PSA joint venture.
  • Dongfeng has access to this platform because they are one of PSA's largest shareholders.
  • The A9 and Citroën C6 are essentially the same car in terms of body shape, engine, and dimensions — the C6 differentiates itself mainly through a more tech-focused interior with an all-digital instrument panel, and carries a higher price (starting around 200,000 yuan).

Powertrain

The Dongfeng A9 is powered by a 1.8 liter THP(Turbo High Pressure - Internal branding name for their turbocharged petrol engines) turbocharged engine with 200 horsepower and 280 nm of torque, connected to a six-speed automatic gearbox.[6]

Design (Exterior & Interior)

EXTERIOR DESIGN

  • Automotive journalists noted German design influences throughout, describing the styling as having "a little Volkswagen here, some Audi there" - yet without looking like a disjointed mix of borrowed styling cues.
  • The front end is described as massive and very wide, dominated by multiple horizontal lines and a large grille featuring six chrome bars with the Dongfeng logo in the center.
  • At the rear, the tail lights are connected by a chrome strip bearing the "Aeolus" name, and a thick chrome rim runs around the side windows.
  • The rear lights were noted as quite large — a deliberate stylistic choice that went against the trend toward smaller lights prevalent in 2016.
  • While two exhaust tips are visible integrated into the rear bumper, only one is functional — a detail that drew some criticism given the car's executive sedan positioning.
  • The "Aeolus" name is printed on the rear chrome strip, but the "Fengshen" name itself does not appear on the car's exterior — only the A9 badge is present.


INTERIOR DESIGN

  • The interior was described by journalists who visited dealerships as "top notch" with impressive build quality.
  • Nappa leather seats throughout, with extensive real wood trim on the dashboard and other surfaces (the wood was noted as genuinely looking and feeling good, not cheap imitation).
  • Conventional analogue instrument dials with a small screen between them — no digital cluster (unlike the Citroën C6).
  • A touchscreen infotainment system is present, though the actual touch area is only 8 inches and reviewers noted it looked somewhat bolted-on rather than neatly integrated into the center stack.
  • The audio system includes 12 speakers and a CD player.
  • An analogue clock featuring the "Aeolus" name is mounted on the dashboard.
  • The gear lever is a traditional large unit, with the start button placed to its left.
  • The rear cabin has generous legroom, a center armrest with cup holders, and a combined aircon/stereo control panel. There is no full rear-seat entertainment system.

Competition

Positioned to compete with the Hongqi H7, Roewe 950, and JAC Refine A60.

  • Dongfeng A9 side view
    Dongfeng A9 side view
  • Dongfeng A9 rear view
    Dongfeng A9 rear view

References

  1. ↑ "Dongfeng Number 1 sedan debuts on the Shanghai Auto Show in China". 20 April 2015. https://carnewschina.com/2015/04/20/dongfeng-number-1-sedan-debuts-on-the-shanghai-auto-show-in-china/. 
  2. ↑ "Dongfeng Number 1 sedan concept debuts in Beijing". 19 April 2014. https://carnewschina.com/2014/04/19/dongfeng-number-1-sedan-concept-debuts-in-beijing/. 
  3. ↑ "Dongfeng Number 1 is heading for Shanghai and Production". 14 April 2015. https://carnewschina.com/2015/04/14/dongfeng-number-1-is-heading-for-shanghai-and-production/. 
  4. ↑ "Dongfeng Fengshen A9 will launch in China on April 10". March 2016. https://carnewschina.com/2016/03/01/dongfeng-fengshen-a9-will-launch-in-china-on-april-10/. 
  5. ↑ "Dongfeng Fengshen A9 Launched On The Chinese Auto Market". 12 July 2016. https://carnewschina.com/2016/07/12/dongfeng-fengshen-a9-launched-on-the-chinese-auto-market/. 
  6. ↑ "Dongfeng Fengshen A9 Has Volkswagen and Audi Written All Over It". 15 March 2016. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/dongfeng-fengshen-a9-has-volkswagen-and-audi-written-all-over-it-105565.html. 



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