Verdict
The MG ZS is the sharper buy for most Malaysian buyers: its 168 hp and 275 Nm beat the Dashing’s 154 hp and 230 Nm, while seven airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control add meaningful protection and motorway help. The Jetour Dashing answers with C-segment proportions, a 2,720 mm wheelbase and a 486-litre boot, versus 2,610 mm and 443 litres in the MG. Its multi-link rear suspension and powered tailgate also matter. Buy on passenger and luggage space; pick the MG for safety kit, performance and cabin equipment.
Pick the Jetour Dashing if you need the larger 486-litre boot, 2,720 mm wheelbase and a powered tailgate.
Pick the MG ZS if you want 168 hp, 275 Nm, seven airbags and MG Pilot ADAS 2.5 for RM2,900 less.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour Dashing RM106,800; MG ZS RM103,900.
- Output: Jetour Dashing 154 hp and 230 Nm; MG ZS 168 hp and 275 Nm.
- Size: Jetour Dashing 4,590 mm long with a 2,720 mm wheelbase; MG ZS 4,430 mm and 2,610 mm.
- Boot space: Jetour Dashing 486 litres; MG ZS 443 litres.
- Safety: Jetour Dashing has 4 airbags and no autonomous braking; MG ZS has 7 airbags and autonomous braking.
- Rear suspension: Jetour Dashing multi-link; MG ZS torsion beam.
Dashing
- Larger 486-litre boot
- Longer 2,720 mm wheelbase
- Multi-link rear suspension and powered boot
- Four airbags versus the MG ZS's seven
- No autonomous braking or adaptive cruise control
- 154 hp and 230 Nm trail the MG ZS
ZS
- 168 hp and 275 Nm
- Seven airbags plus MG Pilot ADAS 2.5
- Panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and 360-degree camera
- 443-litre boot is 43 litres smaller
- Shorter 2,610 mm wheelbase
- Torsion-beam rear suspension rather than multi-link
What the Dashing has over the ZS
What the ZS has over the Dashing
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Dashing's wheelbase is 110 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Dashing is 82 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Dashing: 486 litres against 443.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800 | RM103,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,090/mo | RM1,060/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,056 | RM2,981✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM2,746 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM13.73 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM29,236 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 1.5-litre Turbocharged Four-cylinder |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm | 168 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 275 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | CVT with 8 Virtual Ratios |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 6.9 L/100 km |
| Co2 | — | 161 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,818 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,610 mm |
| Weight | 1,553 kg | 1,390 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 486 litres✓ | 443 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Center Airbag) |
| 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, Front and Rear Outer with Pretensioners and Load Limiters |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats, 3 Top Tethers |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | — |
| Safety Notes | — | MG Pilot ADAS 2.5: Speed Limit Recognition with Overspeed and Limit-change Warnings, Front Collision Alert, Emergency Brake Assist, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Rear Collision Warning (RCW), Door Opening Warning (DOW), Intelligent Headlamp Control, Direct TPMS, Auto Hold, Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED, Auto with Intelligent Headlamp Control (Auto High Beam) and Follow Me Home |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | 6-way Powered Driver's Seat with Manual Lumbar, 6-way Powered Passenger Seat, Ventilated, Perforated Leatherette |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding, Adjustable Headrests |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Electric Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front 12V, 4 USB (2 Front, 1 Rear-view Mirror, 1 Rear) |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | LED Front Reading Lights, Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Boot Light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, FM/AM Radio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, One-touch Up/Down Driver, One-touch Down Passengers |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation, Auto Door Lock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control (Intelligent Cruise Assist) |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Tailgate |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree HD Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MG iSMART connected-car app, 3 drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport), electronic gear lever, heated and auto-folding door mirrors, 12V socket, rear parcel tray |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | 5 years free maintenance (early-bird offer) |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Is the Jetour Dashing or MG ZS better?
The MG ZS is better equipped for safety and assistance, with seven airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control, plus more power and torque. The Jetour Dashing is better if cabin footprint and luggage capacity take priority, thanks to its longer wheelbase and 486-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour Dashing costs RM2,900 more than the MG ZS. The MG pairs that lower price with stronger 168 hp and 275 Nm outputs, seven airbags and a broader driver-assistance suite.
Which has more luggage space, the Jetour Dashing or MG ZS?
The Jetour Dashing has the larger boot at 486 litres, 43 litres more than the MG ZS’s 443 litres. It also has a powered boot, while the MG uses a manual tailgate.