Aeolus, a car brand owned by Dongfeng, has revealed the technical parameters of its SUV Haoji, which is sized similarly to the Toyota RAV4, Chery Tiggo 8 and Haval F7. Sales in China should start soon. The vehicle measures 4,720 Ñ… 1,910 Ñ… 1,702 millimeters large with 2,825 mm between the axles and wheels coming in sizes from 17 to 19 inches. Buyers can choose from a wide assortment of exterior trim options, including chrome, blackout, black top, and more.
The underpinnings are provided by DSMA, a
unitized architecture developed by Stellantis based on one of its own designs
(Stellantis and Dongfeng are partners). The suspension uses McPherson struts at
the front and a per-wheel setup in the back. The drive stays locked to the
front axle.
A 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
engine produces 204 PS in its petrol version and 177 PS in hybrid form. The latter uses the engine as part of the Atkinson
cycle. The petrol spec gets a seven-speed preselector DCT and hits its speed
ceiling at 190 km/h. The hybrid makes do with a CVT and maxes out at
170 km/h, despite being more powerful at 245 PS with the electric motor factored in.
Interior highlights include a large
display uniting the dashboard and the infotainment touchscreen, a HVAC control
panel with touch-sensitive buttons and hardware knobs, optional Nappa leather
trim, a footrest for the front passenger seat, ventilation, and a panoramic
sunroof.
