The Aeolus L60 is a compact sedan produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng Fengshen sub-brand.

Dongfeng Fengshen L60
Dongfeng Fengshen L60
Overview
ManufacturerDongfeng Motor Corporation
Production2015–2019
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFF layout
PlatformPSA PF2 platform
RelatedPeugeot 308
Peugeot 408
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L TU5JP4 I4 Petrol
1.8L I4 petrol
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Length4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width1,815 mm (71.5 in)
Height1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Chronology
SuccessorAeolus Yixuan

Overview

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The Aeolus L60 sedan was previewed by the Dongfeng Fengshen L60 Concept during the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.[1] The production version debuted during the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show in April 2015.[2] The Dongfeng Fengshen L60 is based on the extended version of the PSA PF2 platform that also underpinned the first generation Peugeot 408 compact sedan produced by Dongfeng-PSA in China.

Market launch

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The Dongfeng Fengshen L60 sedan was launched on to the Chinese car market in March 2015 with prices starting from 89,700 yuan to 129,700 yuan ($14,436 – 20,874). Engines of the L60 are sourced from PSA, including a 1.6 liter engine with 115 hp and 150 nm, or a 1.8 liter engine with 137 hp and 172 nm. Both engines arevmated to a five-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Feijter, Tycho de (April 25, 2014). "Dongfeng Fengshen L60 Concept debuts on the Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com.
  2. ^ Feijter, Tycho de (March 3, 2015). "Dongfeng Fengshen L60 sedan debuts in China". CarNewsChina.com.
  3. ^ Wang, Joey (March 26, 2015). "Dongfeng Fengshen L60 launched on the Chinese car market". CarNewsChina.com.
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