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1.5 Individual Edition Auto FWDPetrol6-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 417,300ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW🔧 148 Nm⛽ 16.7 km/l
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Decision summary
Jetour Dashing vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer
Dashing and Mazda2 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Mazda2 starts ZAR 103,900 cheaperDashing from ZAR 439,900 · Mazda2 from ZAR 336,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Dashing
Mazda2
Maximum Power
Dashing115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Dashing230 Nm
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Dashing1498 cc
Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dashing12.8 km/l
Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dashing160 mm
Mazda2152 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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
Mazda2
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
Mazda2
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2015
Generation
Current local listing
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2015
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
SUV
B-segment hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
1070 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Length
4590 mm
4085 mm
Width
1900 mm
1695 mm
Height
1685 mm
1504 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
250 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
1527 kg
Payload Capacity
308 kg
457 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
-
Rear Headroom
970 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
910 mm
881 mm
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
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 axle
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Torsion beam axle
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
40W
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
13.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
74.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
184 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
138.3 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
Mazda2
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.319
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
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
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
13.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
19.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
44
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
-
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
-
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Leather & Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1273 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Leather & Cloth
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Available
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
7-Inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
7-Inch
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black & Machining
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
152 mm
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Tyre Size
235/55R19
185/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Rim Size
19
16x5-1/2J
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
140 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
417300 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
469900
417300
Starting Price Zar
469900
417300
Spec
Dashing
Mazda2
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dashing and Mazda2 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 Mazda2 38.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs Mazda2 64.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs Mazda2 84.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs Mazda2 45.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing not separately scored vs Mazda2 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
Dashing leads by 6 points
Dashing and Mazda2 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
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour Dashing
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dashing leads. However, Mazda2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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