Verdict
At RM109,800, the BYD M6 costs RM3,000 more than the RM106,800 Jetour Dashing, but the money changes the brief. The M6 is a seven-seat electric MPV with a 55.4-kWh battery, 420-km claimed range and 580-litre boot, where the Dashing is a five-seat 1.5-litre turbo petrol SUV with 486 litres. The Jetour is 90 mm wider and gets 18-inch wheels, blind-spot information and a powered driver’s seat. But for Malaysian buyers carrying more than five people, the M6’s extra row, longer 2,800-mm wheelbase and 310-Nm motor are decisive.
Pick the BYD M6 if you need seven seats, a 580-litre boot and a 420-km electric range.
Pick the Jetour Dashing if five seats are enough and you want blind-spot information, 18-inch wheels and a powered driver’s seat for RM3,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: BYD M6 RM109,800; Jetour Dashing RM106,800.
- Powertrain: M6 161-hp/310-Nm electric motor with 55.4-kWh battery; Dashing 154-hp/230-Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Seating and boot space: M6 seven seats and 580 litres; Dashing five seats and 486 litres.
- Dimensions: M6 4,695 mm long with a 2,800-mm wheelbase; Dashing 4,590 mm long with a 2,720-mm wheelbase.
- Width and wheels: M6 1,810 mm wide on 17-inch alloys; Dashing 1,900 mm wide on 18-inch alloys.
- Safety equipment: M6 has front and rear curtain airbags and a 360-degree camera; Dashing has front side airbags, blind-spot information and a reverse camera.
M6
- Seven seats and a 580-litre boot.
- 420-km EV range, 89-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- 360-degree camera, rear foglamps and six-speaker audio.
- Costs RM3,000 more.
- No blind-spot information system.
- 17-inch wheels versus the Dashing’s 18-inch alloys.
Dashing
- RM3,000 lower purchase price.
- Blind-spot information and a powered driver’s seat.
- 18-inch alloys and a space-saver spare tyre.
- Only five seats versus the M6’s seven.
- 486-litre boot is 94 litres smaller.
- No 360-degree camera or front-and-rear curtain airbags.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,800 | RM106,800✓ |
| Body type | MPV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp |
| Torque | — | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 161 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.4 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 420 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 89 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.1 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,695 mm | 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 2,374 kg | 1,553 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 580 litres✓ | 486 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | GitiControl P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
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.
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M6 vs Dashing FAQ
Is the BYD M6 or Jetour Dashing better?
The BYD M6 is better for seven-seat carrying, boot space and EV driving, with 420 km of claimed range. The Jetour Dashing is the better fit if five seats suffice and blind-spot information, 18-inch wheels and a powered driver’s seat matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD M6 costs RM3,000 more than the Jetour Dashing.
Which one has more luggage space?
The BYD M6 has the larger boot at 580 litres, compared with 486 litres in the Jetour Dashing. That is a 94-litre advantage, alongside the M6’s third row of seats.