First Drive: Short Getaway with Jetour Dashing to Bandung

Interior

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Entering the cabin, the Jetour Dashing offers the most spacious cabin in its class. As a result, every journey will feel spacious and comfortable.

The features in the interior have an elegant and luxurious feel. The main and often-boasted feature is the 75-inch Panoramic Sky Roof.

The expanse of glass, claimed to be the largest in its segment, indeed gives the car a more impressive look.

The large dimensions of the vehicle mean the Jetour Dashing still has 15 cm of remaining headroom, 15 cm of legroom, and even a luggage capacity of up to 486 Liters.

Sitting in the front seats of the Inspira or most expensive type, the seats can be adjusted electrically. The driver's side even has a Memory Seat feature.

Then, what is no less pleasing in this variant is the Wireless Charging feature in the center console. Plus, the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity system is also wireless.

Then, to better enjoy the journey, there is a large 10.25-inch monitor for the meter panel and infotainment center. The driver is also spoiled with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.

The rather large steering wheel is also embedded with a number of buttons or switches to control several car features.

Driving Impression

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KatadataOTO started the journey from Jakarta as a front-row passenger. The first impression was the comfortable seats due to the thick foam and semi-bucket shape.

The available lumbar system keeps the body supported even when the vehicle performs sharp maneuvers. Access to control several vehicle features can also be done from the center console, thus assisting the driver.

After Karawang, KatadataOTO took over the wheel and began to feel the car's performance. We wanted to test the 1.5L turbocharged engine and the six-speed DCT (Dual-Clutch) automatic transmission.

Facing the typical uphill road conditions of the Padalarang toll road was quite challenging. Moreover, the rain was falling quite heavily, slightly obscuring the view.

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The Jetour Dashing is equipped with a number of helpful automatic features. Ranging from Auto Wipers to Headlamps equipped with sensors.

As for the wipers, we felt they were not very responsive. Sometimes the rain would suddenly become heavy, but their speed did not increase immediately.

Using the DCT transmission, the vehicle's reaction at low speeds felt less comfortable. The body felt like it was vibrating.