GAC GS3 vs Jetour Dashing
Verdict
At RM103,800, the GAC GS3 undercuts the RM106,800 Jetour Dashing by RM3,000 and feels the keener mechanical choice: 177 hp/270 Nm versus 154 hp/230 Nm, plus a quoted 7.5-second 0-100 km/h and AEB. The Dashing is the bigger C-segment SUV, though, stretching 180 mm longer with 70 mm more wheelbase, a 486-litre boot and 57-litre tank. It also gives four airbags and a seven-year warranty, against two airbags and five years in the GS3.
Pick the GAC GS3 if you want the stronger engine, lower price, AEB and a quoted 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Jetour Dashing if cabin and boot space, four airbags and a seven-year warranty matter more than outright output.
Key differences
- Price: GAC GS3 RM103,800; Jetour Dashing RM106,800
- Segment and size: GAC GS3 B-segment, 4,410 mm long; Jetour Dashing C-segment, 4,590 mm long
- Engine output: GAC GS3 177 hp/270 Nm; Jetour Dashing 154 hp/230 Nm
- Boot space: GAC GS3 341 litres; Jetour Dashing 486 litres
- Safety kit: GAC GS3 2 airbags with AEB; Jetour Dashing 4 airbags with no AEB specified
- Warranty: GAC GS3 5 years; Jetour Dashing 7 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 103,800✓ | RM 106,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,497 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 177 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm✓ | 230 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,590 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot space | 341 L | 486 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 57 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 4✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
GS3
- Stronger 177 hp and 270 Nm output
- RM3,000 cheaper to buy
- AEB included
- Only two airbags
- Smaller 341-litre boot
- Shorter five-year warranty
Dashing
- Larger 486-litre boot
- Four airbags
- Longer seven-year warranty
- Lower 154 hp and 230 Nm output
- Costs RM3,000 more
- No 0-100 km/h figure specified
GS3 vs Dashing FAQ
Is the GAC GS3 or Jetour Dashing better?
The GAC GS3 is better for performance and price, with 177 hp, 270 Nm, AEB and a RM103,800 tag. The Jetour Dashing is better for space and coverage, with a 486-litre boot, four airbags and a seven-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour Dashing costs RM106,800, while the GAC GS3 costs RM103,800. That makes the Jetour RM3,000 dearer.
Which one has more boot space?
The Jetour Dashing has the bigger boot at 486 litres. The GAC GS3 has 341 litres, so the Jetour gives an extra 145 litres for luggage.