Verdict
At RM106,800, the Jetour Dashing is RM1,120 cheaper than the RM107,920 Mazda CX-3 yet brings a far larger C-segment body: 4,590 mm long with a 2,720 mm wheelbase and 486-litre boot, against 4,275 mm, 2,570 mm and 350 litres. Its 154 hp/230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo also has a clear 40 hp and 81 Nm lead. The Mazda is 252 kg lighter, smaller for town use and gets a head-up display, but the Dashing gives Malaysian families more cabin footprint, rear air vents, a powered boot and a seven-year/150,000 km warranty.
Pick the Jetour Dashing if you need the 486-litre boot, larger 2,720 mm-wheelbase cabin and 154 hp/230 Nm turbo performance for less money.
Pick the Mazda CX-3 if a 1,301 kg, 4,275 mm-long SUV with a head-up display, driver’s-seat memory and wireless phone integration suits your use better.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour Dashing RM106,800; Mazda CX-3 RM107,920.
- Output: Jetour Dashing 154 hp and 230 Nm; Mazda CX-3 114 hp and 149 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Jetour Dashing 4,590 mm and 2,720 mm; Mazda CX-3 4,275 mm and 2,570 mm.
- Boot space: Jetour Dashing 486 litres; Mazda CX-3 350 litres.
- Kerb weight: Jetour Dashing 1,553 kg; Mazda CX-3 1,301 kg.
- Warranty: Jetour Dashing seven years/150,000 km; Mazda CX-3 five years/100,000 km.
Dashing
- 154 hp and 230 Nm turbo petrol engine.
- 486-litre boot and rear air-con vents.
- Powered boot, LED projector headlamps and full LED tail lamps.
- 252 kg heavier than the Mazda CX-3.
- No head-up display or driver’s-seat memory function.
- Front-seat-only seatbelt reminder versus reminders for all seats.
CX-3
- 252 kg lighter than the Jetour Dashing.
- Head-up display and power driver’s seat with memory.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus six speakers.
- 114 hp and 149 Nm trail the Dashing by 40 hp and 81 Nm.
- 350-litre boot is 136 litres smaller.
- No rear air-con vents, powered boot or auto headlamps.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800✓ | RM107,920 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp✓ | 114 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm✓ | 149 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,535 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Weight | 1,553 kg | 1,301 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 48 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 486 litres✓ | 350 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 4 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 front, 2 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 8.0" Touchscreen MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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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Dashing vs CX-3 FAQ
Is the Jetour Dashing or Mazda CX-3 better?
The Jetour Dashing is the better family-focused choice: it is larger, has a 486-litre boot and substantially more power. Choose the Mazda CX-3 for its lower 1,301 kg weight, head-up display and driver’s-seat memory.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour Dashing costs RM1,120 less than the Mazda CX-3. That small gap is outweighed by the Dashing’s 136-litre boot advantage, 40 hp/81 Nm output lead and longer warranty.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Jetour Dashing has the longer manufacturer warranty at seven years or 150,000 km, versus five years or 100,000 km for the Mazda CX-3. The Dashing also has a separate 10-year, 1,000,000 km engine warranty.