Jetour Dashing vs KIA K2700

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.

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
VS
KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Jetour Dashing vs KIA K2700: the short answer

Dashing has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

K2700 starts ZAR 87,905 cheaper Dashing from ZAR 439,900 · K2700 from ZAR 351,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Dashing K2700
Maximum Power Dashing115 kW @ 5500 rpm K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Maximum Torque Dashing230 Nm K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Dashing1498 cc K27002665 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Dashing12.8 km/l K270010.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Dashing160 mm K2700195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Dashing

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

K2700

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Dashing

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Dashing K2700
Model Introduced Year Not Available 1997
Generation Current local listing Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment SUV Van
Tare Mass Kg 1580 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Color Note - White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec Dashing K2700
Length 4590 mm 4870 mm
Width 1900 mm 1840 mm
Height 1685 mm 2060 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2685 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 160 mm 145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 977 l 3000 l
Kerb Weight 1580 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1888 kg 2850 kg
Payload Capacity 308 kg 1300 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 1180 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.6 m 11.4 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 910 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Dashing and K2700 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 K2700 32.

Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs K2700 43.

Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs K2700 0.

Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs K2700 68.

Ownership-cover index: Dashing not separately scored vs K2700 49.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Dashing leads by 26 points

Dashing has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

Evidence leader 63 /100
Lead 26 points
Data 61% source coverage
63
#1 Evidence leader

Dashing

61% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 50
Safety 91
Practicality 65
Leads by 26 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Dashing +13 Efficiency Dashing +7 Safety Dashing +91 Practicality K2700 +3

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Dashing

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 65/100

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Jetour Dashing leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dashing leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Dashing vs K2700 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.