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SUNDAY | AUG 24, 2025 SCAN ME Simply Dashing Jetour SUV offers shockingly good value for money BY TIMOTHY PRAKASH

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Aurora green exterior body colour.

Concealed door handles.

THE SUV market in Malaysia is fiercely competitive, with many options to choose from. So, is there an SUV that looks premium, has your everyday necessities covered, will not break your bank account and is good value for money? Jetour is one of the newer names in the SUV world, launched in 2018 as part of the Chery Holding Group, yes, the same Chinese automotive powerhouse that’s been making waves with models like the Omoda 5 and Tiggo series. The idea behind Jetour is simple: create stylish, practical, and tech-packed SUVs that won’t cost a fortune. Think of it as the younger, fashion-for ward cousin in the Chery family, aiming at younger buyers and growing families who want a little luxury without luxury-brand prices. So which model did we test out? Meet the Jetour Dashing, which emerges as a standout, bold, tech-forward, and incredi bly well-priced SUV. Offering generous dimensions, a robust warranty, and feature-rich variants start ing at just RM109,800, this C-segment SUV firmly positions itself as a value cham pion. After spending quality time with the Jetour Dashing, here’s a look at its design, performance, comfort, technology, practi cality, and overall value, along with a few constructive critiques that potential buyers

Mecha-eyes DRL & Split Matrix LED headlights.

Trident checkered flag taillights.

should consider before making a decision.

It’s called ‘Dashing’ for a reason The first time you see the Jetour Dashing, the name suddenly makes sense. This is not a shy, conservative-looking SUV. It’s all sharp lines, muscular curves, and futuristic touches. The front grille blends neatly with slim LED headlights and sports “mecha-eyes” split LED DRLs, giving it a concept-car vibe. The roofline slopes slightly for that coupe-SUV profile, and the seamless door handles add a minimalist, high-end look, the kind of detail you’d expect from some thing wearing a far pricier badge. One notable talking point is the con cealed, flush-fitting door handles. They blend perfectly into the bodywork for a

1.5-litre, turbocharged, inline-4, petrol engine.