Verdict
At RM106,800 apiece, this is not a price decision. The Proton X90 is the bigger seven-seater: its 2,805 mm wheelbase is 85 mm longer, and its 178 hp/290 Nm 1.5-litre turbo has a useful 24 hp and 60 Nm over the Jetour Dashing. It also brings curtain airbags and rear air-con blower control. The Dashing answers with a 486-litre boot, versus 257 litres in the X90, plus blind-spot monitoring and a seven-year/150,000 km warranty. Choose based on seats versus luggage space.
Pick the Jetour Dashing if five seats, a 486-litre boot, blind-spot monitoring and longer warranty cover matter more than outright performance.
Pick the Proton X90 if you need seven seats, stronger 178 hp/290 Nm output and front-to-rear curtain airbags.
Key differences
- Power and torque: Jetour Dashing 154 hp/230 Nm; Proton X90 178 hp/290 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Jetour Dashing five seats and 486 litres; Proton X90 seven seats and 257 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Jetour Dashing 4,590 mm and 2,720 mm; Proton X90 4,830 mm and 2,805 mm.
- Safety: Jetour Dashing has front side airbags and blind-spot monitoring; Proton X90 adds front and rear curtain airbags but has no blind-spot monitoring.
- Warranty: Jetour Dashing gets seven years/150,000 km plus a 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty; Proton X90 gets five years with unlimited mileage.
- Infotainment: Jetour Dashing has a 10.25-inch screen, wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and four speakers; Proton X90 has a 12.
Dashing
- 486-litre boot
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty with 10-year engine cover
- 154 hp and 230 Nm trail the X90's 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Five seats versus the X90's seven
- No front or rear curtain airbags
X90
- Seven-seat cabin
- 178 hp and 290 Nm
- Front and rear curtain airbags
- 257-litre boot is smaller than the Dashing's 486 litres
- No blind-spot monitoring
- Five-year warranty is shorter than the Dashing's seven years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800 | RM106,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 154 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,764 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,805 mm |
| Weight | 1,553 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 486 litres✓ | 257 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Giti Control P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two middle row passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| 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 | — |
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 & X90 for sale
Dashing vs X90 FAQ
Is the Jetour Dashing or Proton X90 better?
The Proton X90 is the better family mover with seven seats, 178 hp, 290 Nm and curtain airbags. The Jetour Dashing suits five-seat use better, bringing a 486-litre boot, blind-spot monitoring and longer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both cost RM106,800. The choice comes down to the X90's extra seats and stronger output or the Dashing's larger boot, blind-spot monitoring and longer warranty.
Which has the larger boot, Jetour Dashing or Proton X90?
The Jetour Dashing has the larger stated boot at 486 litres, against 257 litres for the Proton X90. The trade-off is seating: the Dashing has five seats and the X90 has seven.