The Chinese car brand Jetour has officially entered the Philippine market. This was formalized during the Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) brand launch at Okada, Manila, on March 15, 2023.
The all-new 2023 Jetour Dashing
Along with its official entry into the Philippines, the brand also launched the Jetour Dashing as its flagship model. It fits into the compact crossover SUV segment, and it is aiming to make a big splash in the local market with its aggressive exterior, that’s combined with loads of tech and amenities.
Let’s check out the Jetour Dashing in detail to get a clearer picture of what this all-new crossover is like.
Exterior
The Dashing assumes a bold and eye-catching design. This is particularly true for its front end, which is filled to the brim with sharp lines and details.
Notable details on its front portion include a pair of sharp LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), a large and aggressive grille, as well as a sporty lower front bumper. Its main trapezoidal-shaped headlamps are then positioned on either side of the grille.
Its front end gets of sharp details
The look of the Dashing then gets a bit quieter, and smoother towards the sides. To reinforce this, its door handles are of the pop-up variety and are concealed when not in use. It also gets a graceful window line, that slopes up towards a silver trim piece just above the rearmost window.
Just like other crossovers in the market, its wheel arches are also capped by black plastic claddings which provide its appearance a dash of robustness.
The sharp design cues are taken up a notch once again when viewing the rear. There are plenty of sharp lines in this portion, especially on the power tailgate and on its rear side corners. The rear section is further enhanced by a pair of thin LED taillights, as well as a sizable diffuser-like rear bumper.
The Dashing from the rear
Completing the look of the Jetour Dashing is a set of 19-inch, alloy wheels. This set comes in a spoked, two-tone color scheme.
Where dimensions are concerned, this crossover is 4,590mm long, 1900mm wide, and 1,685mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,720mm, and a ground clearance of 160mm.
Interior
Step inside the Dashing and you’ll see a minimalist-style cabin with ample space for up to five occupants.
The Dashing's second row
Starting with the dashboard, this part mainly assumes a straightforward appearance consisting mostly of straight lines. However, many surfaces of the Jetour’s insides are soft to the touch and are decorated with either silver or black trim pieces.
The driver of the Dashing is then provided with a tilt & telescopic adjustable flat-bottom steering wheel, a push-to-start button, a leather-wrapped elbow rest, and a manually adjustable driver’s seat.
It gets a spacious trunk as well
All the seats for this model are wrapped in leather. The second-row seats come with a 60:40 split-fold function. The occupants of the Jetour are then kept cool by a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system.
Tech & Safety
Found floating on the dashboard of the Jetour is a sizable 12.8-inch touchscreen headunit, which is responsible for controlling most of the car’s features including the air-conditioning.
The said headunit then gets several connectivity options including a Type C USB port, Bluetooth, etc. It is then linked to a Sony sound system.
The Dashing's cockpit
Over to the driver’s side, a smaller digital gauge cluster sits just behind the steering wheel. The driver can likewise remotely start or open the vehicle’s power trunk via a smart keyfob.
Safety aboard the Dashing is handled by a number of advanced driver-assistive safety features. This includes adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lateral and rear collision warning, etc.
Other safety features present aboard this crossover include anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, hill-descent control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, a tire pressure monitor, anti-rollover mitigation, dual-front airbags, and side airbags, among others.
Engine
Propelling the 2023 Jetour Dashing is a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine that’s capable of producing up to 154 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
The Dashing's 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine
Braking for this model is handled by disc brakes for all four wheels, and it also has an electronic parking brake. For suspensions, the Jetour Dashing gets a MacPherson strut-type for the front and a multi-link suspension for the rear.
Price
Pricing for the 2023 Jetour Dashing starts at Php 1.329 million. Note that JAPI said that the sales period for the Dashing will start on April 2023.
All Jetour products, including the Dashing, also come with a 10-year engine warranty, as well as a 6-year general warranty (unlimited mileage). Yes, unlimited mileage.
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