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.
J7 SHS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Dashing.
Dashing starts ZAR 250,000 cheaperDashing from ZAR 439,900 · J7 SHS from ZAR 689,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Dashing
J7 SHS
Maximum Power
Dashing115 kW @ 5500 rpm
J7 SHS255 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Dashing230 Nm
J7 SHS525 Nm
Engine Size
Dashing1498 cc
J7 SHS1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dashing12.8 km/l
J7 SHS100.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dashing160 mm
J7 SHS174 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Jetour Dashing
Deluxe
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Dashing
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
J7 SHS
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Dashing
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
J7 SHS
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2025
Generation
Current local listing
Current South Africa J7 SHS range
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
Not Available
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Length
4590 mm
4500 mm
Width
1900 mm
1865 mm
Height
1685 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2672 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
174 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
2210 kg
Payload Capacity
308 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1300 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
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
910 mm
910 mm
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Multi-link
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Multi-link
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
40W
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
Not Available
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1500 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
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
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
255 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
525 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
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 Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
40 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
160 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
20 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Gearbox
Automatic
DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
FWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
100.0 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
17.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
23.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
100.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
57
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
18.7
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1200 km
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Power
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
174 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
174 mm
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Tyre Size
235/55R19
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
235/50 R19
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
range-specific
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
range-specific
Starting Price
469900
689900
Starting Price Zar
469900
689900
Spec
Dashing
J7 SHS
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dashing and J7 SHS 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 J7 SHS 91.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs J7 SHS 96.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs J7 SHS 94.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs J7 SHS 62.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing not separately scored vs J7 SHS 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
J7 SHS leads by 22 points
J7 SHS holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Dashing.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
J7 SHS
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJaecoo J7 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 63 pts for Dashing
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, J7 SHS 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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