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Jetour, a globally recognized brand known for its premium SUVs and crossover vehicles, has officially entered the Pakistani market. The company unveiled its most recent crossover SUVs, the Jetour Dashing and Jetour X70 Plus, at a spectacular launch event in Lahore. Pakistan’s automotive industry will achieve a significant milestone with the local assembly of these vehicles.
Jetour Dashing Features
Dimensions & Exterior
The Jetour Dashing combines contemporary design elements together with optimized dimensions for effective city driving and highway commutes. The Jetour Dashing maintains dimensions of 4590 mm length along with both 1900 mm width and 1685 mm height and a wheelbase of 2720 mm which leads to ample interior space and comfort. The vehicle’s 160-millimeter high ground clearance enables secure control over multiple terrain types. The vehicle’s exterior is equipped with:
- Automatic LED headlights with height adjustment
- LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
- Welcome light projection logo
- LED rear taillights
- Electrically adjustable rearview mirrors with heating and automatic folding
- Automatic rain sensors
- Follow-me-home lights
- 19-inch alloy wheels (235/55R19, front and rear)
Power & Performance
The Jetour Dashing uses a 1.5-liter TCI turbocharged petrol engine that achieves 115 kW (154 hp) power output at 5500 rpm while providing 230 Nm torque between 1750-4000 rpm. The Dashing model comes equipped with a 6-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) for achieving refined and prompt driving performance. As the Jetour Dashing operates with a fuel efficiency of about 12.8 km/liter.
Interior & Technology
Jetour Dashing boasts a refined and tech-savvy interior, offering premium features such as:
- Dual 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Intelligent voice command system
- Wireless charging tray (40W)
- Bluetooth connectivity and RDS radio
- Six-speaker audio system
- Four USB ports
- Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
- Multi-functional leather steering wheel (4-way adjustable)
- Panoramic sunroof with shade net
- Electric tailgate
- Hidden sensing door handles
- Aluminium interior styling trims
- Paddle shift gears
- Electric 6-way adjustable driver’s seat & 4-way adjustable passenger seat
- Front armrest with cooling & heating functionality
- Rear armrest with cup holders
- Digital electric air-conditioning with rear air vents
- Rear windscreen wiper and luggage compartment lighting
- Driving modes: Eco & Sport
Safety Features
Jetour Dashing prioritizes safety with advanced features, including:
- Keyless start and entry system
- Front airbags (Driver & Passenger)
- Side airbags & curtain airbags
- Seat belt reminders for driver & passenger
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
- Roll Movement Intervention (RMI)
- Hill Hold Control (HHC) & Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Emergency brake flashing warning light
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) & Lane Change Warning (LCW)
- Door Open Warning (DOW) & Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Second-row child ISOFIX
- Anti-theft alarm & automatic locking after takeoff
- Rear parking camera with sensors
- 360-degree panoramic parking assist
Jetour Dashing Price in Pakistan
The all-new Jetour Dashing is priced at PKR 8,295,000 (ex-factory), exclusive of withholding tax. Bookings will commence from February 21, 2025, with an initial deposit of PKR 2,000,000. The estimated delivery timeline for the SUV is two months. To enhance customer accessibility, Jetour has opened two showrooms in Lahore and Islamabad.
Jetour vehicles will disrupt the local SUV market through their launch bringing significant challenges to the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson and Changan Oshan X7 and various other popular models. Jetour partnered with United Motors to introduce these vehicles in the Pakistani market. The sub-brand company Jetour emerged from Chery in 2018 as a part of the renowned Chinese automotive industry.
