Verdict
The Jetour Dashing costs RM106,800 against RM59,800 for the Proton S70, so the RM47,000 gap is substantial. The Dashing brings 154 hp and 230 Nm, versus 118 hp and 150 Nm, plus an SUV body that is 91 mm wider, 219 mm taller and rides on a 93 mm longer wheelbase. But the S70 is 284 kg lighter, has a 500-litre boot and six airbags to the Dashing’s four. For a Malaysian buyer watching purchase and annual costs, the S70’s RM90 road tax versus RM120 also favours Proton.
Pick the Jetour Dashing if you want the 154 hp/230 Nm drivetrain, SUV seating position and a seven-year, 150,000-km warranty.
Pick the Proton S70 if a RM47,000 lower entry price, six airbags, a larger boot and lower running tax matter more than SUV form.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour Dashing RM106,800; Proton S70 RM59,800.
- Power and torque: Jetour Dashing 154 hp and 230 Nm; Proton S70 118 hp and 150 Nm.
- Kerb weight: Jetour Dashing 1,553 kg; Proton S70 1,269 kg.
- Boot space: Jetour Dashing 486 litres; Proton S70 500 litres.
- Airbags: Jetour Dashing four; Proton S70 six.
- Warranty: Jetour Dashing seven years/150,000 km; Proton S70 five years/unlimited mileage.
Dashing
- 154 hp and 230 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo engine.
- SUV is 1,900 mm wide with a 2,720 mm wheelbase.
- Power tailgate, LED projector headlamps and 18-inch wheels.
- RM47,000 more expensive.
- Four airbags versus the S70’s six.
- 486-litre boot is 14 litres smaller.
S70
- RM59,800 price and RM90 annual road tax.
- Six airbags and rear-seat reminders for all seats.
- 500-litre boot despite a 1,269-kg kerb weight.
- 118 hp and 150 Nm trail the Dashing’s 154 hp and 230 Nm.
- No automatic climate control, power driver’s seat or powered boot.
- Halogen headlamps versus the Dashing’s LED projectors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800 | RM59,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC DVVT (i-GT), Port Fuel Injection |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 118 hp at 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| 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 | — | 8-speed CVT with Manual Mode |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,602 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,627 mm |
| Weight | 1,553 kg | 1,269 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 486 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | — |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | ISOFIX with Top Tether |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Rear Seat Reminder, All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Warning, Door Opening Warning; no AEB/ACC/lane-keep (camera ADAS reserved for 1.5TD Flagship variants) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up/Down with Anti-trap |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button Start with Remote Engine Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Cruise Control with Speed Limiter |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | 6x free labour servicing |
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.
Used Dashing & S70 for sale
Dashing vs S70 FAQ
Is the Jetour Dashing or Proton S70 better?
The Proton S70 is the sharper financial choice with a far lower price, six airbags, a bigger boot and lower road tax. Choose the Jetour Dashing for substantially stronger 154 hp/230 Nm output, SUV proportions and longer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour Dashing costs RM47,000 more than the Proton S70. That is a major premium for the SUV body, 36 hp and 80 Nm advantage, larger wheels, powered boot and longer seven-year warranty.
Which has more luggage space?
The Proton S70 has the larger boot at 500 litres, beating the Jetour Dashing’s 486 litres by 14 litres. The Dashing is the larger vehicle in width, height and wheelbase, but not in quoted boot capacity.