The Aeolus Haoji (风神 皓极, also called Dongfeng Huge in the export market) is a compact crossover 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. A plug-in hybrid version called the Aeolus L8 was launched in August 2025.
Overview 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.
Interior The dashboard of the Aeolus Haoji has a 12.3-inch twin-screen setup with a screen for the car 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.
Powertrain The Aeolus Haoji is offered with ICE and full hybrid powertrains. The ICE version gets a 1.5-litre turbo engine developing and , 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 and , mated to an E-CVT.
ModelEngine/MotorPowerTorqueFuel economyPetrol1.5L (1476cc) DFMC15TP1 I4 (turbo petrol) at 6000 rpm at 2000-4000 rpmMHD (hybrid)1.5L (1476cc) DFMC15TE1 I4 (turbo petrol) + HD120 motorEngine: at 1500-4500 rpm
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Aeolus L8
On 1 August 2025, Dongfeng launched the L8, the plug-in hybrid version of the Haoji. It features a restyled exterior that is longer and lower, but other dimensions remain unchanged.
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.
It is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain using a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine outputting . It is equipped with an LFP battery supplied by CALB.
Sales YearChinaHaojiL8202221,463202311,12520246,80720253,7228,758
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External links
Aeolus Official Site