Chery Chery Q vs Jetour Dashing

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Chery Chery Q in South Africa

Chery Chery Q

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Jetour Dashing in South Africa

Jetour Dashing

Deluxe Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Chery Q
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Dashing
📦 Practicality Dashing
🔑 Ownership Dashing

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Chery Q Dashing
Maximum Power - 115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque - 230 Nm
Engine Size - 1498 cc
Claimed Mileage - 12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance - 160 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 977 l
Airbags - Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight - -
Seating Capacity - -
Warranty - 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Dashing holds a noticeable edge over Chery Q, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Chery Q +5 pts
Efficiency Equal
Safety Dashing +66 pts
Practicality Dashing +27 pts
Ownership Dashing +19 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Chery Q

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving
🏆 Overall Winner

Dashing

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Chery Q

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power

Dashing

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Chery Q Dashing
Model Introduced Year - Not Available
Generation - Current local listing
Facelift History - Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since - Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Body Style - SUV
Model Year - Current
Production Status - Active
Segment - SUV
Vehicle Type - SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1530-1580 kg
Spec Chery Q Dashing
Drivetrain Layout - Not Applicable
LSD Available - Not Applicable
Transfer Case - Not Applicable
Differential Lock - Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters - Not Applicable
Gearbox - Automatic
Final Drive Ratio - Not Applicable
Number of Gears - 6
Transmission Type - 6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type - Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator - Not Applicable
Drivetrain - Not Applicable
4WD Engagement - Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range - Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range - Not Applicable
4WD Selector - Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles - Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock - Not Applicable
Gearbox Type - 6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio - Not Applicable
Low Range - Not Applicable
Axle Layout - Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock - Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds - 6
Gear Shift Type - Not Applicable

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Dashing leads by 22 points

Dashing holds a noticeable edge over Chery Q, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 61 /100
Lead 22 points
Data 71% confidence
61
#1 Winner

Dashing

71% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 77 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 50
Safety 66
Practicality 77
Ownership 69
Leads by 22 points
39
#2

Chery Q

11% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Performance 50 Check Safety 0
Performance 50
Efficiency 50
Safety 0
Practicality 50
Ownership 50
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Chery Q +5 Efficiency Level Safety Dashing +66 Practicality Dashing +27 Ownership Dashing +19

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Dashing

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 77/100
Ownership 69/100

Chery Q

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 50/100
Ownership 50/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Jetour Dashing wins with 61 pts vs 39 pts for Chery Q

In structured scoring, Dashing emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Chery Q may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Dashing edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Chery Q 50 vs Dashing 50. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Chery Q 0, Dashing 66. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Chery Q 50, Dashing 69. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Chery Q 50, Dashing 77. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Chery Q 50, Dashing 45. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Dashing edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Dashing scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Chery Q and Dashing in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Chery Q scores 50 vs 45.

Efficiency: Chery Q scores 50 vs 50.

Safety: Chery Q scores 0 vs 66.

Practicality: Chery Q scores 50 vs 77.

Ownership: Chery Q scores 50 vs 69.

Final structured scoring gives Dashing the advantage in this comparison.