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Dongfeng Aeolus Fengshen based on old ZX

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Dongfeng Fengshen
Dongfeng Fengshen

Dongfeng does Kia, Nissan, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Honda in China, but they have been recently focusing on developing their own brand as well. This is the Dongfeng Aeolus Fengshen sedan, and if you’re wondering if it’s basically an old recycled PSA or Honda chassis with a new skin, you’re right. Underneath all the metal is the old Citroen ZX, with power coming from a 105 horsepower 16 valve 1.6 liter PSA engine. The Fengshen is 4,502mm long, 1,740mm wide and 1,465mm tall with a 2,610mm wheelbase. The Fengshen will debut at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show this April.

25 Comments »

  1. layman said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 1:43 pm

    Not bad, the front like Audi.

  2. haro said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 1:53 pm

    rear like kia forte
    front grill ready to swallow small children..
    hahhaha

    decent design though

  3. Arise said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 2:00 pm

    cool

  4. anwanysha said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 2:18 pm

    the front look similar to kia forte/spectra 5, i think

  5. BanyakMasukWorkshop said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 2:20 pm

    wow.. amazing.. citroen ZX chassis.. the original ZX was a really decent car in its time.. but its a chassis that dates all the way back to 1990.

  6. Caddilac Wong said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 2:22 pm

    Nice design… Curious about the interior design…

  7. Fridz said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 2:30 pm

    the front looks like Saga BLM…
    (just my sight and opinion)

  8. Goniothalamus said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 2:40 pm

    honestly, it’s look not bad. if it is under T, H or N emblems, it should sell well. But, it is a D… So, bad.
    Brand loyalty is important..

  9. pulge said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 2:53 pm

    It’s very hard to praise a Chinese brand. Huhuhu!

    Nice look.

  10. lambov12 said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 3:10 pm

    the big mouth looks like the crysler …

  11. ong chin aun said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 3:27 pm

    Not bad nice looking outside body seems solid. How about inside panels design ? ABS and other smart gargets etc.. Equally important the price and availablity of spare parts and after sales service. In the first place will it be introduce to Malaysian Market ?

  12. trustgtr said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 3:38 pm

    the zx platform is very good, good comfort plus great handling..

  13. nabill said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 7:35 pm

    sounds like dogshit !

  14. maestro said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 7:45 pm

    actually the whole car looks similar to the Saga BLM…

  15. mytouch said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 9:00 pm

    [quote comment="223580"]the front looks like Saga BLM…
    (just my sight and opinion)[/quote]

    Yeap,agrred,the front looks abit like Saga BLM…i wonder why our designer didnt come out with this kind of design,if not,sure will boost up the sales…

  16. Gajen said,

    March 23, 2009 @ 9:40 pm

    ugly

  17. Hui said,

    March 24, 2009 @ 1:01 am

    i saw a facelifted waja XD

  18. nazri said,

    March 24, 2009 @ 6:51 am

    [quote comment="223709"][quote comment="223580"]the front looks like Saga BLM…
    (just my sight and opinion)[/quote]

    Yeap,agrred,the front looks abit like Saga BLM…i wonder why our designer didnt come out with this kind of design,if not,sure will boost up the sales…[/quote]

    i think saga blm more nice and cool than this…. look refresh even sudah 1 tahun at market

  19. CFA28 said,

    March 24, 2009 @ 9:58 am

    it looks nothing like the ZX that we have in Malaysia.

  20. alvin_chan88 said,

    March 24, 2009 @ 10:22 am

    hehe, somehow I do feel that the front looks like the new Hyundai Accent. Just my two cents

  21. azrai said,

    March 24, 2009 @ 12:34 pm

    Well done to those Chinese. Good job for the face and butt. Somehow it look out of place for that Citroen based body. Looking odd.

  22. dog said,

    March 24, 2009 @ 4:55 pm

    Hate the front. Period! Others are pleasing. Wth is wrong with cars in china, big front grills? The other big front grill is the proton that gets sent to china!
    Do they need such big front grill there because of their polluted air?

  23. newbie said,

    March 24, 2009 @ 9:40 pm

    All chinese cars have ugly name.

  24. noob said,

    March 25, 2009 @ 8:13 pm

    [quote comment="223931"]Hate the front. Period! Others are pleasing. Wth is wrong with cars in china, big front grills? The other big front grill is the proton that gets sent to china!
    Do they need such big front grill there because of their polluted air?[/quote]
    proton can sell in china and sum1 is willing to buy because they put Lotus brand there,if put proton..i think the sells will drop for sure..

  25. Steve said,

    June 20, 2009 @ 3:53 pm

    With the ZX chasis, it will put a lot of new cars in the same class to shame in terms of handling and comfort. Don’t mind buying one if on sale here.

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