Chinese brand Jetour has launched in South Africa, with one of its first models being the Jetour Dashing. Here’s how much this 5-seater crossover will cost you…
Yes, another Chinese brand has launched in South Africa: meet Jetour. Owned by the Chery Group but describing itself as an “independent brand”, the newcomer kicks off its local operations with a pair of crossovers: the Jetour Dashing and the Jetour X70 Plus.
The local Dashing line-up comprises 2 derivatives at launch, each powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine sending 115 kW and 230 Nm to the front wheels via a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The claimed combined fuel economy comes in at 7.8 L/100 km.
The Dashing 1.5T Momentum is priced at R439 900, while the Dashing 1.5T Deluxe comes in R30 000 higher at R469 900. For the record, the Dashing measures 4 590 mm from front to rear (with a wheelbase of 2 720 mm), making it around 90 mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro (with an extra 50 mm between its axles, too).
The Momentum grade includes features such as 19-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, an electrically operated tailgate, electrically adjustable driver’s seat, faux-leather upholstery, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless smartphone charging, rear parking sensors, reverse-view camera and automatic LED headlamps.
The Deluxe trim level, meanwhile, adds items like a panoramic sunroof, 8-colour interior ambient lighting, extra speakers (for a total of 6), rain-sensing wipers, electric adjustment for the front passenger seat, a 360-degree parking assist system and various additional driver-assistance features (blind-spot detection, lane-departure assist and the like).
While the Momentum grade comes with 4 airbags, the Deluxe adds side-curtain airbags for a total of 6. Standard safety features across the 2-derivative range include ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, ISOfix child-seat anchors and tyre-pressuring monitoring.
Jetour products (just like those from the Chery brand) ship standard with a 10-year/1-million km warranty specific to the engine. The Dashing furthermore features a 5-year/150 000 km vehicle warranty and a 5-year/60 000 km service plan. Jetour South Africa says it has already set up 40 dealerships across the country and started building up stock of spare parts at its headquarters in Johannesburg.
How much does the Jetour Dashing cost in South Africa?
Jetour Dashing 1.5T Momentum – R439 900
Jetour Dashing 1.5T Deluxe – R469 900
The new Dashing ships standard with a 5-year/150 000 km warranty (along with a 10-year/1-million km warranty specific to the engine and likely linked to the original owner) and a 5-year/60 000 km service plan.
*This article was originally published on 16 September 2024 as a pricing scoop and has since been updated with specification details and fresh images.
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