Aion ES vs Jetour Dashing
Verdict
At the same RM106,800, this is not a normal sedan-versus-SUV call. The Aion ES is the EV choice, with a 55.2 kWh battery, 442 km range, longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and lower RM70 road tax. The Jetour Dashing counters with a 1.5 litre petrol engine, 154 hp, 230 Nm, a taller SUV body and a bigger 486 litre boot. The Aion is longer; the Jetour is wider and higher. Decide on charging access first, body style second.
Pick the Aion ES if you want an electric C-segment sedan with 442 km range, an 8-year warranty and lower RM70 annual road tax.
Pick the Jetour Dashing if you want a petrol C-segment SUV with 154 hp, 230 Nm and a larger 486 litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: RM106,800 vs RM106,800
- Powertrain: single-motor electric with 55.2 kWh battery vs 1,498 cc petrol
- Output: 136 hp vs 154 hp; torque not listed vs 230 Nm
- Size: 4,810/1,880/1,545 mm vs 4,590/1,900/1,685 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: 2,750 mm and 450 L vs 2,720 mm and 486 L
- Warranty and road tax: 8 years and RM70/year vs 7 years and RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 106,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 136 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 442 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L | 486 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 57 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
ES
- 442 km EV range
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Lower RM70 annual road tax
- Less power at 136 hp
- Smaller 450 litre boot
- Torque and airbag count not listed
Dashing
- Stronger 154 hp output
- 230 Nm torque stated
- Bigger 486 litre boot
- Shorter 7-year warranty
- Higher RM120 annual road tax
- No EV running or range advantage
ES vs Dashing FAQ
Is the Aion ES or Jetour Dashing better?
The Aion ES is better if you can charge at home and want EV range. The Jetour Dashing is better if you prefer a petrol SUV with more power, stated torque and a larger boot.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. Both the Aion ES and Jetour Dashing are priced at RM106,800.
Which is more practical for family use?
The Jetour Dashing has the larger boot at 486 litres versus 450 litres, and its SUV body is taller at 1,685 mm versus 1,545 mm. The Aion ES has the longer 2,750 mm wheelbase.