Aeolus Yixuan

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

Aeolus Yixuan
Overview
ManufacturerDongfeng Motor Corporation
Also calledAeolus D53
Fengshen D53
Fengshen Yixuan
Production2019–present
Model years2019–present
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformCMP
RelatedAeolus Yixuan GS
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L I3 (turbo petrol)
1.5 L I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length4,660 mm (183.5 in)
Width1,812 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)
Chronology
PredecessorDongfeng Fengshen L60
Dongfeng Fengshen A30

Overview
Aeolus Yixuan rear quarter

Initially previewed by the 2018 Aeolus eπ Concept, the Aeolus Yixuan debuted during the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show as the D53. Yixuan being listed on September 9, 2019 with a price range of 74,900 yuan to 109,900 yuan (~US$10,528 – US$15,448).[1]

The engine options of the Aeolus Yixuan includes a 1.0 liter inline-three gasoline turbo engine and a 1.5 liter inline-four gasoline turbo engine. The 1.0 Liter turbocharged engine has maximum power of 125 hp (92 kW) with a peak torque of 196N·m. The 1.5 Liter turbocharged engine has maximum power of 147 hp (110 kW) with a peak torque of 230N·m. The Aeolus Yixuan features a torsion beam type non-independent suspension.[2]

Technical configurations including a Level-2 autonomous driving assistance system is also available on the Aeolus Yixuan, supporting functions such as automatic parking, forward collision warning, automatic brake assistance, adaptive cruising, lane keeping assistance, traffic signal recognition, and intelligent speed limit reminder. The Yixuan will also be equipped with a 7-inch LCD instrument and a 10-inch center console display.[3]

Aeolus Yixuan Knight

The Aeolus Yixuan Knight is a sportier variant of the Yixuan sedan inspired by the Yixuan CTCC race car. The Yixuan Knight features a highly personalized sports package kit, a spoiler, and CTCC badges and is available in four vehicle trim levels, the 230T automatic dazzling shining knight, 230T automatic cool shining knight, 230T automatic dazzling knight and 230T automatic cool knight.[4]

  • Aeolus Yixuan Knight front
  • Aeolus Yixuan Knight rear


Aeolus Yixuan EV

The Yixuan EV, a pure electric compact sedan based on the Yixuan debuted in September 2019. The Yixuan EV is based on Aeolus's electric platform eCMP, and was listed in 2019. The battery capacity of the Yixuan EV is 47.7kWh and will bring the NEDC comprehensive cruising range of over 248 miles (400 km). The Yixuan EV is powered by a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor with maximum power of 120 kW (160 hp) and is equipped with a lithium battery pack with a capacity of 47.7kWh.[5]

  • Aeolus Yixuan EV front
  • Aeolus Yixuan EV rear

Aeolus Yixuan CTCC racecar

The Aeolus Yixuan CTCC racecar is the racecar Aeolus used for the Chinese Touring Car Championship (CTCC). Just like the production Aeolus Yixuan, the Aeolus Yixuan CTCC racecar adopts the same CMP global modular platform, with the suspension adopting the international leading level adjustment technology.[6]

  • Aeolus Yixuan CTCC racecar front
  • Aeolus Yixuan CTCC racecar rear

References
  1. "Dongfeng Fengshen (Aeolus) Yixuan Is Ready in Chinese Market".
  2. "Aeolus Yixuan specs".
  3. "Dongfeng-Fengshen D53 Changed Name to Yixuan (奕炫) in China Market".
  4. "Aeolus Yixuan Knight Launching".
  5. "Dongfeng Fengshen (Aeolus) Debuted Pure Electric of Yixuan".
  6. "Dongfeng Fengshen team of CTCC China automobile field professional league won the second place".
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