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Jetour Dashing vs Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer
Dashing and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Dashing starts ZAR 10,000 cheaperDashing from ZAR 439,900 · Hunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power
Dashing115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque
Dashing230 Nm
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size
Dashing1498 cc
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dashing12.8 km/l
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dashing160 mm
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Dashing
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Dashing
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2025
Generation
Current local listing
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Length
4590 mm
5330 mm
Width
1900 mm
1930 mm
Height
1685 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
3080 kg
Payload Capacity
308 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
13 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
910 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Leaf spring
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Leaf spring
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
40W
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manual climate control
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
350 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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
57
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
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 Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
All seating rows
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
6-way electric with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Leather
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
3
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10-inch
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Approach Angle
Not Available
28 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
-
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Tyre Size
235/55R19
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
239 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
469900
569900
Starting Price Zar
469900
569900
Spec
Dashing
Hunter Diesel
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dashing and Hunter Diesel 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 Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing not separately scored vs Hunter Diesel 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Hunter Diesel leads by 6 points
Dashing and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Hunter Diesel
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 63 pts for Dashing
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hunter Diesel leads. However, Dashing may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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