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Dongfeng Vigo vs Jetour Dashing

Jetour Dashing

Jetour Dashing

Verdict

The Dongfeng Vigo asks RM108,888, RM2,088 more than the RM106,800 Jetour Dashing, and swaps petrol for a 51.9 kWh battery with 380 km range. It is smaller outside but carries more luggage, with 500 litres versus 486 litres, and gets six airbags plus AEB where the Dashing has four airbags and no AEB specified. The Jetour counters with a bigger body, a 57-litre tank and a 7-year warranty against 6 years. Both are front-wheel-drive C-segment SUVs with RM120 road tax.

Vigo

Pick the Dongfeng Vigo if you can charge at home or work and want 380 km EV range, a 500-litre boot, six airbags and AEB.

Dashing

Pick the Jetour Dashing if you want petrol refuelling, the larger 4,590 mm body and a 7-year warranty for slightly less money.

Key differences

  • Price: Dongfeng Vigo RM108,888; Jetour Dashing RM106,800
  • Powertrain: Dongfeng Vigo single motor EV; Jetour Dashing 1,498 cc petrol
  • Output: Dongfeng Vigo 161 hp; Jetour Dashing 154 hp
  • Size: Dongfeng Vigo 4,306/1,868/1,654 mm; Jetour Dashing 4,590/1,900/1,685 mm
  • Boot space: Dongfeng Vigo 500 litres; Jetour Dashing 486 litres
  • Safety: Dongfeng Vigo 6 airbags with AEB; Jetour Dashing 4 airbags with no AEB specified
Price & overview
PriceRM 108,888RM 106,800
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
Seats55
AssemblyCBUCKD
Powertrain
FuelElectricPetrol
EngineSingle motor1,498 cc
Power161 hp154 hp
Torque230 Nm
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Driven wheelsFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance
0–100 km/h9.5 s
Efficiency
Battery51.9 kWh
EV range380 km
Dimensions
Length4,306 mm4,590 mm
Width1,868 mm1,900 mm
Height1,654 mm1,685 mm
Wheelbase2,715 mm2,720 mm
Boot space500 L486 L
Fuel tank57 L
Safety
Airbags64
Auto emergency brakingYes
Ownership
Warranty67
Road tax / yearRM 120RM 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.

Vigo

  • 380 km EV range
  • 500-litre boot
  • Six airbags and AEB
  • RM2,088 dearer
  • Shorter 6-year warranty
  • Needs EV charging planning

Dashing

  • Lower RM106,800 price
  • Larger 4,590 mm body
  • Longer 7-year warranty
  • 486-litre boot trails the Vigo
  • Four airbags versus six
  • No AEB specified

Vigo vs Dashing FAQ

Is the Dongfeng Vigo or Jetour Dashing better?

The Dongfeng Vigo is better on paper for EV range, boot space and safety kit: 380 km, 500 litres, six airbags and AEB. The Jetour Dashing suits buyers who prefer petrol, a bigger body and a 7-year warranty.

What is the price difference?

The Dongfeng Vigo is RM2,088 more expensive, at RM108,888 against RM106,800 for the Jetour Dashing.

Which one is bigger?

The Jetour Dashing is bigger: 4,590 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and 1,685 mm tall, versus the Dongfeng Vigo’s 4,306 mm, 1,868 mm and 1,654 mm.

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