A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Dashing has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dzire remains close.
Dzire starts ZAR 210,000 cheaperDashing from ZAR 439,900 · Dzire from ZAR 229,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Dashing
Dzire
Maximum Power
Dashing115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Dzire60 kW
Maximum Torque
Dashing230 Nm
Dzire113 Nm
Engine Size
Dashing1498 cc
Dzire1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dashing12.8 km/l
Dzire18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dashing160 mm
Dzire0 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Jetour Dashing
Deluxe
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Dashing
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Dzire
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Dashing
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Dzire
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Current market generation
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Sedan
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Length
4590 mm
3995 mm
Width
1900 mm
1735 mm
Height
1685 mm
1525 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
378 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
960 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
1450 kg
Payload Capacity
308 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
910 mm
900 mm
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion beam
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion beam
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
40W
Yes
Sunroof
Yes
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Space-saver spare wheel
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Z12E/K12
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
60 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
113 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
62.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
117.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Gearbox
Automatic
CVT automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.3
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
CVT automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
37
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Fabric upholstery
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
9
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
9
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Tyre Size
235/55R19
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19
16
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Space-saver spare wheel
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual parking brake
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
125 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
312500 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
469900
312500
Starting Price Zar
469900
312500
Spec
Dashing
Dzire
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dashing and Dzire comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Dashing 45 vs Dzire 23.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs Dzire 69.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs Dzire 87.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs Dzire 48.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing not separately scored vs Dzire not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Dashing leads by 8 points
Dashing has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dzire remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
Dzire
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour Dashing
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 55 pts for Dzire
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dashing leads. However, Dzire may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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