Jetour Dashing vs Proton X70
Verdict
At the same sticker, this is a straight numbers fight. The Proton X70 has the stronger engine tune at 178 hp and 290 Nm, plus 6 airbags, a 515-litre boot and a 60-litre tank. The Jetour Dashing answers with the bigger footprint: 4,590 mm long, 1,900 mm wide and a 2,720 mm wheelbase, against the X70’s 4,532 mm, 1,831 mm and 2,670 mm. It also gets a 7-year warranty. Neither lists AEB, so don’t assume active safety is covered.
Pick the Jetour Dashing if you want the larger body, longer wheelbase and longer 7-year warranty more than outright output.
Pick the Proton X70 if you want more power and torque, more airbags, a bigger boot and the larger fuel tank.
Key differences
- Power: Jetour Dashing 154 hp; Proton X70 178 hp
- Torque: Jetour Dashing 230 Nm; Proton X70 290 Nm
- Size: Jetour Dashing 4,590 mm long and 1,900 mm wide; Proton X70 4,532 mm long and 1,831 mm wide
- Wheelbase: Jetour Dashing 2,720 mm; Proton X70 2,670 mm
- Boot and tank: Jetour Dashing 486 litres and 57 litres; Proton X70 515 litres and 60 litres
- Airbags and warranty: Jetour Dashing 4 airbags and 7 years; Proton X70 6 airbags and 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 106,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 154 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,532 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 486 L | 515 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 57 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| 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.
Dashing
- Larger exterior dimensions
- Longer 2,720 mm wheelbase
- Longer 7-year warranty
- Lower 154 hp and 230 Nm outputs
- Fewer airbags at 4
- Smaller 486-litre boot
X70
- Stronger 178 hp and 290 Nm outputs
- 6 airbags
- Bigger 515-litre boot and 60-litre tank
- Shorter 2,670 mm wheelbase
- Narrower 1,831 mm body
- Shorter 5-year warranty
Dashing vs X70 FAQ
Is the Jetour Dashing or Proton X70 better?
The Proton X70 is the stronger all-rounder on numbers, with more power, torque, airbags, boot space and fuel capacity. The Jetour Dashing fights back with size and warranty, so it suits buyers prioritising cabin footprint and ownership cover.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference. The Jetour Dashing and Proton X70 are both priced at RM 106,800, with the same RM120 annual road tax.
Which SUV is more practical?
The Proton X70 has the bigger boot at 515 litres versus 486 litres, and a 60-litre fuel tank versus 57 litres. The Jetour Dashing is longer, wider and has a 50 mm longer wheelbase.