Jetour Dashing vs. Competitors: How will it stack up in Malaysia?

The Chinese conglomerate Chery is ready to expand its wings in Malaysia with the launch of its new sub-brand, called Jetour. Founded in 2018, Jetour is mainly focussed on producing crossovers and SUVs; it will bring the 5-seater Dashing SUV as its product in Malaysia.

Well, we have already seen the Jetour Dashing up and close during the 2024 Malaysia Autoshow 2024. True to its name, the SUV looks stylish and tech-rich with striking features like Smart Rubik's Cube key and targets the younger generation. 

In today’s story, we will be comparing the upcoming Jetour Dashing with its close rivals in Malaysia viz. Proton X70, Honda CR-V, and Toyota Corolla Cross, giving prospective buyers a gist of how it will stack up against these established players.

Jetour Dashing vs. Competitors: Dimensions

Specifications	Jetour Dashing	Proton X70	Honda CR-V	Toyota Corolla Cross
Length	4,590 mm	4519 mm	4,691 mm	4460 mm
Width	1,900 mm	1831 mm	1,866 mm	1825 mm
Height	1,685 mm	1694 mm	1,681 mm	1620 mm
Wheelbase	2,720 mm	2670 mm	2,700 mm	2640 mm

From the above table, it is quite evident that the upcoming Jetour is a spacious SUV, as it has the longest wheelbase in the bunch measuring 2,720 mm, which ensures better cabin space and legroom. Not only that but it is the widest one and thus has a strong presence on the road.

However, when it comes to length, the Honda CR-V outperforms the Dashing by approx 100 mm, highlighting its larger cabin and cargo volume. In terms of height, the Jetour SUV is marginally shorter than the Proton X70 and taller than the Honda CR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross.

Overall, the Jetour Dashing is a spacious SUV and promises to be a great choice for the ones who prefer a bold and roomy vehicle.

Jetour Dashing vs. Competitors: Drivetrain

The Jetour Dashing will be offered in two variants in Malaysia - Prime and Signature, both powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. In terms of engine capacity, it matches the X70 and CR-V, however, the latter is also offered in the hybrid guise. The Corolla Cross, on the contrary, comes with a 1.8-litre naturally-aspirated mill instead of turbo and also has a hybrid variant on offer. 

For a fair comparison, we have taken into consideration the non-hybrid options only. The detailed specifications are as follows -

Specifications	Jetour Dashing	Proton X70	Honda CR-V	Toyota Corolla Cross
Engine	1.5 litre turbocharged	1.5-litre turbocharged	1.5-litre turbocharged	1.8-litre NA
Max power	156 PS at 5,500 rpm	177 PS at 5500 rpm	193 PS at 5,600 rpm	139 PS at 6,400 rpm
Max torque	230 Nm from 1,750 to 4,000 rpm	255 Nm from 1500 to 4000 rpm	243 Nm at 2,000 – 5,000 rpm	172 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed DCT	7-speed DCT	CVT	7-speed CVT

In terms of output, the Jetour Dashing offers decent power and good torque, however, the Honda CR-V and Proton X70 have an upper hand here. The former offers the highest power in the group while the latter generates the best torque. The Toyota SUV lacks turbo punch and focuses more on efficiency rather than performance.

Thus, the Jetour Dashing, powered by a turbocharged engine and dual-clutch transmission, can be a good option for everyday driving.

Jetour Dashing vs. Competitors: Features

When it comes to features, all these SUVs are loaded with a bucketload of advanced bits, making them desirable in their own ways. Let’s check their equipment kit one by one, starting with the upcoming Jetour Dashing.

The Jetour SUV is expected to come equipped with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, LED DRLs, 19-inch wheels, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch infotainment unit, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 50W wireless charging pad, 6-way power driver’s seat, ambient lighting, remote engine start, automatic air-conditioning, CN95 filter, leather seat upholstery, six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane change warning, lane change assist, and a 360-degree around view monitor. 

With the Proton X70, the customers get LED headlights, LED DRLs, front welcome lamps, fog lamps, LED tail lights, power tailgate, 19-inch wheels, 7-inch instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment unit, dual-zone air conditioning, nine speakers, Nappa leather upholstery, 6-way power driver’s seat, front ventilated seats, air purifier system, auto-dimming rear view mirror, sunroof, six airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, 360-degree camera, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot detection, and several other advanced driver-assistance features.

The Honda CR-V comes with LED headlights, Volvo-esque LED tail lights, LED daytime running lights, LED sequential turn signals, LED fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels, powered tailgate, a 7.0-inch TFT instrument display, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, a wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote engine start, wireless charger, ambient light, 8-way driver seats, leather upholstery, dual-zone air-conditioning system, auto-dimming rearview mirror, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and Honda Sensing advanced driver assistance suite.

Parts of the Toyota Corolla Cross equipment pack are Bi-LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED fog lamps (front and rear), power back door with kick sensor, 12.3-inch digital driver display, 10.1-inch infotainment unit, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, automatic dual-zone air-conditioning system, electric Parking Brake and Vehicle Telematics System, Remote Engine Start, seven, and Toyota Safety Sense ADAS pack.

Note: The above-mentioned features are not included in the standard kit; the availability depends on the variant you picked.

Jetour Dashing vs. Competitors: Price

There is no information yet available about the Jetour Dashing price in Malaysia. However, we can look at the Indonesian market for reference, where the SUV retails between IDR 408.8 million (RM 115k) and IDR 440.8 million (RM 124k). 

In comparison, the Proton X70 price ranges from RM 98,800 to RM 126,800 while the Toyota Corolla Cross starts at RM 133,800 and goes up to RM 148,800. As for the Honda CR-V, which is the most expensive of the bunch, customers need to shell out between RM 159,900 and RM 195,900.

Conclusion

The Jetour Dashing SUV seems an exciting addition to the Malaysian automotive market. It could be a great choice for the ones looking for a styling and well-equipped SUV, without stretching their budget too far.

Also read: What makes the Proton S70 Malaysia's favourite C-segment sedan?