Where is the engine of Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 produced?
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Dongfeng Fengshen AX7's engines are either self-produced by Dongfeng or developed and manufactured by the French PSA Group. Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 is a compact SUV produced by Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle. The currently available models are equipped with 1.6L, 1.5L, and 1.4L turbocharged engine versions. Taking the 2021 Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 as an example, its body dimensions are 4645mm in length, 1880mm in width, and 1670mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2715mm, a fuel tank capacity of 61L, and a curb weight of 1542kg. The front suspension of this vehicle is a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a double-wishbone independent suspension.
The engine of the Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 is typically manufactured at Dongfeng Group's production base in Wuhan, Hubei. Specifically, it utilizes Dongfeng's independently developed DFMA series engines, such as the DFMA14T model, which incorporates some technical support from France's PSA Group, making it cost-effective and reliable. I've driven this car, and the localization of the engine has made the overall price much more affordable, with fuel consumption controlled at around 6-7L/100km, making it quite suitable for average families. Dongfeng has shown significant progress in recent years, with locally produced engine parts reducing reliance on imports. Coupled with the government's push for independent innovation, the overall performance remains stable, and long-distance driving isn't a major issue. Regular oil changes and maintenance are sufficient to avoid carbon buildup affecting longevity. For deeper insights, you can look into the updates across different model years of the AX7, as engine parameters may have been optimized and upgraded—for example, the addition of turbocharging technology to improve acceleration response. This demonstrates that the quality of domestic cars is catching up to international standards.
As a car owner, my Dongfeng Fengshen AX7 Pro is equipped with a 1.6THP engine manufactured by Dongfeng itself, specifically produced at the Dongfeng factory in Wuhan through a collaboration with PSA. I think this engine is quite good, with low daily urban fuel consumption averaging 7L/100km, and sufficient power to meet city commuting needs. From an economic perspective, domestically produced engines have lower costs, making the car price very reasonable in the 100,000-150,000 yuan range, saving a lot compared to joint-venture cars in the same class. In terms of maintenance, an oil change at the 4S shop costs only a few hundred yuan, which is very convenient, and the high localization rate of parts means there are hardly any major issues after servicing. To expand a bit, although the AX7 engine is domestically produced, it starts a bit slow but runs very steadily at high speeds with decent safety. I recommend test-driving to feel the acceleration when buying the car.
