Dongfeng Aeolus has officially released the official images of the Aeolus L8+. The new model is expected to be positioned as a compact SUV equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The brand previously stated that the Dongfeng Aeolus L8Y will feature "the most comfortable cabin in its segment", with fully upgraded cabin quality and ride experience. The L8+ will focus on high-level intelligent driving with enhanced ADAS hardware, while the Aeolus L9 is positioned as a mid-to-large 7-seater family SUV.
In terms of exterior design, the new model largely retains the styling of the current Aeolus L8. Its front fascia is fitted with a through-type light cluster, paired with an illuminated brand logo below. The vehicle will also be equipped with lidar. For body dimensions, referring to the current Aeolus L8, it measures 4762mm in length, 1910mm in width and 1677mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2825mm.
On the powertrain front, also based on the current Aeolus L8 for reference, the vehicle adopts a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine and an electric motor, delivering a total system output of 265kW. Three battery pack options are available: 18.1kWh, 27kWh and 30.3kWh, with CLTC-rated pure electric ranges of 112km, 160km and 185km respectively.