Aeolus Haoji

The Aeolus Haoji (风神 皓极, also called Dongfeng Huge in the export marker) is a compact crossover SUV produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Aeolus sub-brand. The Haoji compact crossover SUV is built on the DSMA platform developed by Dongfeng for conventional petrol and hybrid models.

Overview
The Aeolus Haoji opened pre-sale on June 18, 2022 and was launched in August 2022. It is a compact crossover SUV positioned above the slightly smaller AX7 within the lineup of the Aeolus brand, while dimensions are slightly closer to traditional midsize crossover SUVs.

Powertrain
The Aeolus Haoji is offered with ICE and full hybrid powertrains. The ICE version gets a 1.5-litre turbo engine developing 204 PS and 350 Nm, 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 and 540 Nm, mated to an E-CVT.

Interior
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.

Haoji Mach Edition
Dongfeng's Aeolus Haohan, a compact SUV, targets young consumers. Unveiling at Shanghai Auto Show with starting price around 100,000 RMB (14,700 USD). In 2023, the model began to be sold in Belarus under the name Dongfeng Aeolus Huge.