Highflying compact SUV, Dashing, debuts

The compact SUV Dashing is the latest offering from the stable of Jetour to win the hearts of automobile lovers in Nigeria.

 It is a luxury automobile that will undoubtedly feature on the To-Do list of discerning car enthusiasts as the New Year kicks off.

The design and the safety features provide the bespoke desire for car lovers and it is brand that has landed in the Nigerian automotive market with a bang.

Dashing, a current model lineup of Jetour is currently attracting a great deal of interest among new vehicle fans in the country. It is a compact crossover SUV produced by Jetour, a sub-brand under Chery’s umbrella targeting younger car buyers.

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Now, the Jetour Dashing making waves globally is available in the Nigerian market, says Jetour Nigeria Mobility Service.

Jetour currently has nine different SUVs, with petrol and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) powertrains. But the Dashing is the first vehicle to feature the brand’s new Kunlun Architecture. Jetour says it will use this architecture for an entire series of new cars, ranging from pickup to trucks, SUVs and 4×4 off-roaders.

Design

The design of Dashing focuses on the latest fashion trend. It aims at the overseas market of A-class SUV and combines fashion with intelligence.

The borderless-style air intake grille, overall large fastback shape, and bilateral four-outlet exhaust ports highlight the aesthetics and dynamic figure.

Exterior

The Jetour Dashing measures 4,590/1,900/1,685mm with a 2,720mm wheelbase.

To attract young buyers, the Jetour Dashing features a progressive design with sharply cut lines and sporty touches.

It also has pop-out door handles and large 20-inch alloy wheels.

The front boasts a split-headlight setup and a grille that protrudes into the car’s body.

The rear features a boomerang-styled taillight design, roof spoiler and the diffuser-style bumper.

Interior

The simple yet impressive interior features multi-colour ambient lighting, a double-D-cut multi-function steering, an 8-inch instrument panel, a HUD projection screen and large 15.6-inch touchscreen multimedia unit which is equipped with the third-generation Snapdragon high-performance chip, and supports AutoNavi, Tencent, and Baidu navigation maps.

Other prominent features are voice recognition, a wireless charging pad on the centre console, panoramic roof as standard across the range, and Level2+ driving assistance functions that include cruise control and lane change assist.

Engine

Dashing conventional petrol engine is available in Nigeria and it comes with two engine options with a 1.5-litre turbo engine mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission or a 1.6-litre turbo engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The 1.5-litre turbo engine has a maximum power output of 156hp and a peak torque of 230 Nm.

The 1.6-litre turbo engine develops a maximum power of 197hp and a peak torque of 290 Nm.