Jetour Dashing vs Jetour X70 Plus

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Jetour Dashing in South Africa

Jetour Dashing

Deluxe Petrol Automatic
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 7.8 km/l
VS
Jetour X70 Plus in South Africa

Jetour X70 Plus

Deluxe Petrol Automatic
ZAR 484,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 7.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tie
Fuel Economy Tie
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality X70 Plus
🔑 Ownership Tie
Dashing starts ZAR 454900 cheaper Dashing from ZAR 439,900 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Dashing X70 Plus
Engine Power 115 115
Torque 230 230
Engine Size 1498 1498
Claimed Mileage 7.8 7.8
Ground Clearance 160 200
Boot Space 977 1680
Airbags Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 5 7
Warranty - -

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Dashing and X70 Plus are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Equal
Efficiency Equal
Safety Equal
Practicality X70 Plus +14 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Dashing

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

X70 Plus

Strengths
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Dashing

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

X70 Plus

  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Dashing X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year Not Available Not Available
Generation Current local listing Current local listing
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year Current Current
Production Status Active Active
Segment SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Dashing X70 Plus
Ground Clearance 160 mm 200 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2720 mm
Length 4590 mm 4724 mm
Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Height 1685 mm 1720 mm
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight 1888 kg 2076 kg
Seating Capacity 5 7
Boot Space 977 l 1680 l
Towing Capacity Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Radius Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded 977 l 1680 l
Number of Doors Not Applicable Not Applicable
Max Payload Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Volume 977 l 1680 l
Doors Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seats 5 7
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 l 57 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 1888 kg 2076 kg
Ground Clearance Max 160 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance Min 160 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 160 mm 200 mm
Height Mm 1685 mm 1720 mm
Length Mm 4590 mm 4724 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Cargo Volume 977 l 1680 l
Tare Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle M Not Applicable Not Applicable
Width Mm 1900 mm 1900 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

X70 Plus leads by 3 points

Both Dashing and X70 Plus are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 58 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 68% confidence
58
#1 Winner

X70 Plus

68% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 91 Check Efficiency 36
Performance 49
Efficiency 36
Safety 66
Practicality 91
Ownership 40
Leads by 3 points
55
#2

Dashing

68% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 77 Check Efficiency 36
Performance 49
Efficiency 36
Safety 66
Practicality 77
Ownership 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency Level Safety Level Practicality X70 Plus +14 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

X70 Plus

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 36/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 91/100
Ownership 40/100

Dashing

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 36/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 77/100
Ownership 40/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Jetour X70 Plus wins with 58 pts vs 55 pts for Dashing

In structured scoring, X70 Plus emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Dashing may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the X70 Plus edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Dashing 36 vs X70 Plus 36. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Dashing 66, X70 Plus 66. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Dashing 40, X70 Plus 40. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Dashing 77, X70 Plus 91. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Dashing 49, X70 Plus 49. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The X70 Plus edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The X70 Plus scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Dashing and X70 Plus in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Dashing scores 49 vs 49.

Efficiency: Dashing scores 36 vs 36.

Safety: Dashing scores 66 vs 66.

Practicality: Dashing scores 77 vs 91.

Ownership: Dashing scores 40 vs 40.

Final structured scoring gives X70 Plus the advantage in this comparison.