Aeolus Haoji

Aeolus Haoji
Overview
Manufacturer	Aeolus (Dongfeng Motor Corporation)
Also called	Dongfeng Huge
Production	2022–present
Assembly	China: Wuhan
Body and chassis
Class	Compact SUV (C)
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	DSMA platform
Related	Aeolus Haohan
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L DFMC15TP1 I4 turbo Petrol hybrid: 1.5 L DFMC15TE1 I4 turbo + electric motor "HD120"
Electric motor	1xAC PMSM (hybrid)
Transmission	7-speed dual-clutch e-CVT (hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrain	Parallel (hybrid)
Battery	Li-ion battery (hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,825 mm (111 in)
Length	4,720 mm (186 in)
Width	1,910 mm (75 in)
Height	1,702 mm (67 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Aeolus AX5

The Aeolus Haoji (风神 皓极, also called Dongfeng Huge in the export market) is a compact 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.

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]

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]

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  Interior

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]

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]

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