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Aeolus A60

2011 to present PetrolHybrid
Aeolus A60, photograph
Kevauto · CC BY-SA 4.0
01 Overview

Aeolus A60 was built from 2011 to the present. Powertrain: 1.4 L DFMA14T I4 (turbo petrol) (from 2015); 1.5 L DFMA15 I4 (petrol; 1.6 L HR16DE I4 (petrol); 2.0 L MR20DE I4 (petrol). Battery: 2017: 49 kWh lithium-ion battery; 2017: 43.2-52.99 kWh lithium-ion battery; 201…. Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive. Size: 4,680 x 1,720 x 1,515 mm (L x W x H).

Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.

02 Features and what it can do
Front-wheel driveForced induction (turbo or supercharger)Hybrid powertrain

Overview

The Aeolus A60 is a subcompact sedan produced by Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Dongfeng Fengshen sub-brand.

Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.

03 Specifications
Built2011-present
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Engine1.4 L DFMA14T I4 (turbo petrol) (from 2015); 1.5 L DFMA15 I4 (petrol; 1.6 L HR16DE I4 (petrol); 2.0 L MR20DE I4 (petrol)
Electric motorA60 EV Concept: 70 kW synchronous motor, 226 N·m; 2017: 90 kW synchronous motor (Dongfeng E60); 2017: 100 kW synchronous motor (Dongfeng E70 (2017)); 2019-: 110 kW synchronous motor (Dongfeng E70 (2019))
Battery2017: 49 kWh lithium-ion battery; 2017: 43.2-52.99 kWh lithium-ion battery; 2019-: 50.8-61.3 kWh lithium-ion battery
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Transmission5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic (from 2015); CVT automatic (before 2015)
PlatformNissan B platform
Length4,680 mm
Width1,720 mm
Height1,515 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm
Built atChina
Also sold asAeolus A60 EV (electric version); Aeolus E70 (facelift electric version); Evolute i-Pro (Russia)
04 Market price

Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.

05 Buyer's guide

Who it suits

  • High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.

Check before you buy

  • Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
  • Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
  • Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
  • Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
  • Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator

General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.

06 Import age windows

Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.

United StatesEarliest examples become eligible in 2036.
CanadaEligible now (built from 2011, 15-year rule).
United KingdomEligible now (built from 2011, 10-year rule).
AustraliaEarliest examples become eligible in 2036.
KenyaNewest examples (2026) are within the 8-year cap.
07 Other generations and models

More from Aeolus · all Aeolus models

08 Questions buyers ask

Can I import a Aeolus A60 from Japan?

By production year alone, Aeolus A60 is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2036); Australia (2036). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.

What powers the Aeolus A60?

Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 1.4 L DFMA14T I4 (turbo petrol) (from 2015); 1.5 L DFMA15 I4 (petrol; 1.6 L HR16DE I4 (petrol); 2.0 L MR20DE I4 (petrol); electric motor: A60 EV Concept: 70 kW synchronous motor, 226 N·m; 2017: 90 kW synchronous motor (Dongfeng E60); 2017: 100 kW synchronous motor (Dongfeng E70 (2017)); 2019-: 110 kW synchronous motor (Dongfeng E70 (2019)); battery: 2017: 49 kWh lithium-ion battery; 2017: 43.2-52.99 kWh lithium-ion battery; 2019-: 50.8-61.3 kWh lithium-ion battery.

How big is the Aeolus A60?

4,680 mm long and 1,720 mm wide and 1,515 mm tall, on a 2,700 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.

Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.

09 Sources

Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.

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