Source type: Hagalu catalogue record
GWM Cannon Alpha vs GWM Steed 5
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Historical comparison
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GWM Cannon Alpha
Discontinued model
GWM Steed 5
Discontinued model
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GWM Cannon Alpha
2.4T Double Cab LX 4x4
Diesel
8-Speed Automatic
Discontinued model
ZAR 829,900
last listed
Discontinued model
Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 135 kW
🔧 480 Nm
⛽ 10.2 km/l
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GWM Steed 5
2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
Diesel
Discontinued model
ZAR 307,950
last listed
Discontinued model
Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW
🔧 320 Nm
⛽ 12.5 km/l
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Decision summary
GWM Cannon Alpha vs GWM Steed 5: the short answer
Cannon Alpha holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 5.
Recorded price context
Cannon Alpha:
last listed from
ZAR 699,900
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Steed 5:
last listed from
ZAR 307,950
Five key differences
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| Specification | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Cannon Alpha135 kW @ 3600 rpm | Steed 5110 kW |
| Maximum Torque | Cannon Alpha480 Nm | Steed 5320 Nm |
| Engine Size | Cannon Alpha2378 cc | Steed 5Not Officially Disclosed |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Cannon Alpha10.2 km/l | Steed 512.5 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Cannon Alpha220 mm | Steed 5194 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: GWM South Africa official model specification data
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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Cannon Alpha
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
Steed 5
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Cannon Alpha
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Steed 5
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2024 | Not confirmed |
| Generation | First generation, derived from GWM's premium pickup platform launched in China in 2023. Local specification leans toward higher equipment loading and softer suspension calibration versus the Chinese-domestic version, with adjustments for South African fuel quality and aftersales support requirements. | Not confirmed |
| Facelift History | First-generation Cannon Alpha — launched in South Africa in mid-2024 with no model-year facelift to date. Software updates have refined the driver-assistance calibration for South African driving conditions and improved the 9-speed automatic shift mapping based on local fleet feedback. | Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2024 | Not confirmed |
| Body Type Cab | Double Cab | Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name |
| Tare Mass Kg | 2125 kg | OEM kerb mass not published |
| Body Style | Not confirmed | Single-cab pickup |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Historical colour availability varied by model year and production batch. |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Base grade in the historical South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | Not confirmed | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT |
| Model Year | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Not confirmed | discontinued |
| Segment | Not confirmed | Pickup |
| Vehicle Type | Not confirmed | Pickup |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5410 mm | 5095 mm |
| Width | 1935 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1865 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3220 mm | 3050 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 220 mm | 194 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | Not confirmed |
| Kerb Weight | 2125 kg | Not confirmed |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3000 kg | Not confirmed |
| Payload Capacity | 900 kg | Not confirmed |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 kg | Not confirmed |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 13.6 m | Not confirmed |
| Front Headroom | 1020 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Headroom | 975 mm | Not confirmed |
| Front Legroom | 1070 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Legroom | 880 mm | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1560 mm | Not Applicable |
| Rear Track Width | 1560 mm | Not Applicable |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone with Coil Spring | Not Available |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link Independent | Not Available |
| Chassis Type | Body on Frame Ladder Chassis | Not confirmed |
| Power Steering | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Steering Column | Adjustable | Not confirmed |
| Front Spring Type | Coil Spring | Not confirmed |
| Rear Spring Type | Coil Spring | Not confirmed |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Shock Absorber Type | Hydraulic | Not confirmed |
| Chassis Material | High-strength steel | Not confirmed |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone with Coil Spring | Not Available |
| Payload Front Axle | 925 kg | Not confirmed |
| Rear Axle Type | Live axle | Not confirmed |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link Independent | Not Available |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | 1520 mm | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | 1560 mm | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Yes | Air conditioning |
| Power Windows | Yes | Standard |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Not Available |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Yes | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Yes | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 0 l | Not Applicable |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 0 l | Not Applicable |
| Rear Window Defroster | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Electric | Not confirmed |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 12V Accessory Socket | Yes | 12V |
| Speed Limiter | Yes | Not confirmed |
| AC Type | Yes | Air conditioning |
| Adaptive Dampers | Yes | Not Available |
| Aero Kit | No | Not confirmed |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Boot Opener | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Chrome Grille | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Climate Zones | 2 | Air conditioning |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.42 | Not confirmed |
| Driver Display | Multi-Information Display | Not confirmed |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Check Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Engine Start Stop | Yes | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Not Available |
| Engine Warranty | 5 Years / 100,000 km | 5 |
| Front Armrest | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Front Power Outlet | Yes | 12V |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | 10.2 | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Glovebox Cooling | No | Not confirmed |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Headlamp Washer | No | Not confirmed |
| Headrest Adjustable | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Heads Up Display | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Intercooler | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi Function Steering | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Panoramic Roof | Yes | Not Available |
| Performance Data Logger | No | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | Yes | Standard |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Not Available |
| Rear Defogger | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Seat Split | No | Not confirmed |
| Rear Wing | No | Not confirmed |
| Remote Engine Start | No | Not confirmed |
| Rev Matching | No | Not Available |
| Ride Mode Selection | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Roof Antenna | Mast Antenna | Not confirmed |
| Seat Type | Bucket Seat | Not confirmed |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Service Reminder | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Side Steps | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Skid Plates | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Spare Wheel | Yes | Not Available |
| Speed Alert System | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Stabilizer Bar | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Steering Response | Progressive | Not confirmed |
| Tachometer | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tail Lamps | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Trip Computer | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tyre Repair Kit | No | Not confirmed |
| Vanity Mirror | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Voice Command | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Voice Command Support | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Accelerator 0 100 | 11.5 sec | Not confirmed |
| Active Safety Alert | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Air Conditioning | Yes | Air conditioning |
| Bed Extender | No | Not confirmed |
| Bottle Holders | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Bull Bar | Optional | Not confirmed |
| Canopy Fitment | Compatible | Not confirmed |
| Centre Console | Full-length with storage | Not confirmed |
| Coat Hooks Rear | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Common Rail Injection | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cornering Lights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Digital Speedometer | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Door Sill Trim | Aluminium | Not confirmed |
| Drive Mode Eco | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Drive Mode Mud | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Drive Mode Normal | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Drive Mode Sand | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Drive Mode Snow | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Drive Mode Sport | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Driver Drowsiness Detection | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Follow Me Home Lights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Front Diff Lock | Yes | Not Available |
| Front Wipers Type | Variable intermittent | Not confirmed |
| Glove Box | Lockable illuminated | Not confirmed |
| Grab Handles Rear | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Headrest Front | Adjustable | Not confirmed |
| Headrest Rear | Adjustable | Not confirmed |
| Heated Mirrors | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Horn Type | Electric | Not confirmed |
| Intelligent Speed Assist | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Cover | Optional | Not confirmed |
| Load Bed Light | Yes | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Load Bed Steps | No | Not confirmed |
| Loadbox Length Mm | 1520 mm | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | 1560 mm | Not Applicable |
| Locking Diff Rear | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Oil Pressure Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Pedal Covers | Aluminium-style | Not confirmed |
| Powered Tailgate | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Prop Shaft | Two-piece | Not confirmed |
| Puddle Lights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Reading Lights Front | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Reading Lights Rear | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Diff Lock | Yes | Not Available |
| Rear Step Bumper | Yes | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Remote Central Locking | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Remote Side Mirror | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Remote Start | No | Not confirmed |
| Rev Counter | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rim Size | 20 | Not Available |
| Roof Load | 120 kg | Not confirmed |
| Sound System | 12 | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Sunvisors | Dual with vanity mirrors | Not confirmed |
| Surround View Monitor | Yes | Not Available |
| Tailgate Damper | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tailgate Lock | Yes | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Temperature Gauge | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tie Down Hooks | Yes | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Tow Bar Type | Receiver hitch compatible | Bakkie towing support |
| TPMS | Yes | Not Available |
| Trailer Stability Assist | Yes | Bakkie towing support |
| Trailer Sway Control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Unlocking | Yes | Not Available |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Welcome Lighting | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Air conditioning |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Standard |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | 12V |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | steed-5 |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Towbar | Not confirmed | Bakkie towing support |
| Trailer Hitch | Not confirmed | Bakkie towing support |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | base |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Commercial utility derivative |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4-litre Turbocharged Diesel | 2.0-litre turbo diesel |
| Engine Code | GW4D24 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 2378 cc | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Cylinders | 4 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves | 16 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Common Rail Direct Injection | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Bore | 88 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | 98 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | 135 kW @ 3600 rpm | 110 kW |
| Maximum Torque | 480 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 sec | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | No | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 63.5 kW/tonne | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 225.9 Nm/tonne | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Front Longitudinal | Not confirmed |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic | Manual |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front Engine Four Wheel Drive | 4x2 |
| LSD Available | No | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.54 | Not Applicable |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | 16.5:1 | Not confirmed |
| Number of Gears | 9 | 6 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Yes | Yes |
| Gear Shift Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 AWD | 4x2 |
| 4WD Engagement | Electronic rotary dial | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Yes | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | Open | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Open / Lockable | Not Available |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Reverse Gear Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Transmission Speeds | 9 | 6 |
| Clutch Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Not confirmed | Two-wheel drive |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 10.2 km/l | 12.5 km/l |
| City Mileage | 7.8 km/l | 10.2 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 11.8 km/l | 14.6 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 l | Not Applicable |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Not Applicable |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | No | Not Applicable |
| Distance To Empty | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Low Fuel Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Real-world Mileage | 10.2 km/l | 12.5 km/l |
| Fuel Filler Cap | Lockable | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 80 | Not Applicable |
| Charging Port Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Combined Driving Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 2 front airbags |
| ABS | Yes | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Traction Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Not Available |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Not Available |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Yes | Not Available |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Not Available |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Standard |
| Alarm System | Yes | Standard |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Yes | Not Available |
| Speed Alert System | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Front Parking Sensors | Yes | Not Available |
| Safety Rating | 5 | Not confirmed |
| Whiplash Protection | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Lane Change Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| AEB | Yes | Not Available |
| BA | Yes | Not Available |
| Brake Override System | Yes | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Yes | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | 2 front airbags |
| EBD | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Standard |
| Fatigue Detection | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Hill Hold | Yes | Not Available |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | 2 front airbags |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Yes | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Yes | Not Available |
| Side Airbags | Yes | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Yes | Not Available |
| TCS | Yes | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Knee Airbag | No | Not Available |
| Tracking System | Optional | Not confirmed |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Standard |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 2 front airbags |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 2 front airbags |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Yes | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Not Available |
| 360 Degree Camera | Yes | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Yes | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Yes | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Yes | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Auto Wipers | Yes | Not Available |
| Eco Mode | No | Not confirmed |
| EV Mode | No | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Not Available |
| Sport Mode | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Yes | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Yes | Not Available |
| Attention Assist | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Auto Park Assist | No | Not confirmed |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | Not Available |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Reverse Camera Type | Wide-angle | Not confirmed |
| Reversing Camera | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cruise Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Warning | Yes | Not Available |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | Not Applicable |
| Seat Adjustment | Yes | Manual 4-way front seats |
| Heated Seats | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt and Telescopic | Not confirmed |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Folding Rear Seats | No | Not confirmed |
| Front Armrest | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Armrest | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1440 mm | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1420 mm | Not Applicable |
| Cup Holders | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear USB Ports | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather Wrapped | Not Applicable |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Full Digital Cluster | Not confirmed |
| Interior Colour Options | 1 | Black trim |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Door Map Pockets | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 60 40 Split Seat | No | Not Applicable |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Manual 4-way front seats |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cooled Seats | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 10-Way Electric | Manual 4-way front seats |
| Front Headrest | Adjustable | Not confirmed |
| Memory Seats | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | 4-Way Manual | Manual 4-way front seats |
| Rear Headrest | Adjustable | Not confirmed |
| Armrest Front | Folding with storage | Not confirmed |
| Armrest Rear | Centre folding with cupholders | Not confirmed |
| Cargo Net | No | Not confirmed |
| Interior Courtesy Lights | LED | Not confirmed |
| Interior Trim Colour | Black with silver accents | Black trim |
| Massage Seats | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Seat Ventilation | No | Not confirmed |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Height | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Third Row Seating Capacity | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Third Row Seats | No | Not confirmed |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Manual 4-way front seats |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Steed 5 grade before assuming a feature is included. |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | Black trim |
| Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | Yes | SYNC |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Yes | Not Available |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Not Available |
| Number of Speakers | 12 | Not Available |
| Navigation System | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Yes | Not Applicable |
| USB Ports | 3 | Not Available |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes | Not Available |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes | Not Available |
| FM Radio | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Voice Recognition | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Infotainment Screen Size | Yes | SYNC |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | No | Not confirmed |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Infotainment Display | 14.6-inch Touchscreen | Not confirmed |
| Rear Usb | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Premium Audio | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Audio Speakers | 12 | Not Available |
| Head Up Display | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Infotainment Screen | Yes | SYNC |
| Radio | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Touchscreen | Yes | SYNC |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | SYNC |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Yes | Not Available |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Yes | Not Available |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Not Available |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Diamond Cut Alloy | Not confirmed |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Body Cladding | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Spoiler | No | Not confirmed |
| Exterior Colour Options | 5 | 3 |
| Roof Type | Metal Roof | Not confirmed |
| Wing Mirror Type | Electric Adjustable | Not confirmed |
| Rear Wiper | No | Not confirmed |
| Door Handle Finish | Body Coloured | Not confirmed |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| DRL | Yes | Not Available |
| Fog Lights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Led Headlights | Yes | Not Available |
| Led Taillights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Rear Fog Lights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Front Overhang | 980 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Overhang | 1160 mm | Not confirmed |
| Auto Headlights | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Yes | Standard |
| Front Fog Lamps | Yes | Not Available |
| Headlamps | Yes | Not Available |
| Headlight Type | Yes | Not Available |
| Headlights | Yes | Not Available |
| Load Bed Liner | Optional | Pickup utility fitment/compatibility |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Yes | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 32 deg | Not Available |
| Departure Angle | 28 deg | Not Available |
| Wading Depth | 850 mm | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Yes | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Yes | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 24 deg | Not confirmed |
| Recovery Hooks | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 4WD System Type | Part-Time 4WD with Low Range | Not Applicable |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | 26 deg | Not confirmed |
| Breakover Angle | 24 deg | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | 220 mm | 194 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 220 mm | 194 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Yes | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | No | Not Available |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 275/55R20 | Not Available |
| Wheel Type | Diamond Cut Alloy | Not confirmed |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Not Available |
| Spare Wheel Type | Yes | Not Available |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | 320 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | 300 mm | Not confirmed |
| Parking Brake Type | Electronic | Not confirmed |
| Tyre Load Index | 112 | Not confirmed |
| Tyre Speed Rating | S | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Rim Size | 20 | Not Available |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Not confirmed |
| Brake Type Rear | Ventilated Disc | Not confirmed |
| Spare Tyre | Yes | Not Available |
| Tyre Type | All-Terrain Radial | Not confirmed |
| Front Tyre Width | 275 mm | Not confirmed |
| Rear Tyre Width | 275 mm | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Diameter | 20 | Not Available |
| All Terrain Tyres | No | Not confirmed |
| Auto Brake Hold | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cornering Brake Control | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Yes | Standard |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | No | Not confirmed |
| Handbrake Type | Electronic parking brake | Not Applicable |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mud Terrain Tyres | No | Not confirmed |
| Run Flat Tyres | No | Not confirmed |
| Spare Wheel Location | Under vehicle / boot floor | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Cover | Alloy | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Locking Nuts | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wheel Material | Diamond Cut Alloy | Not confirmed |
| Wheels | Diamond Cut Alloy | Not confirmed |
| Winter Tyres | No | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 10000 | 12 months / 10 000 km |
| Approx Service Cost | Included in Service Plan | Included in Service Plan |
| Maintenance Plan | 5 Years / 75,000 km | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.0 l | Not confirmed |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 10,000 km | 10,000 km |
| First Service At | 5000 | 5000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 5 Years / 75,000 km | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 5 Years / 75,000 km | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Yes | Yes |
| Alternator | 120A | 110A |
| Service Plan | 5 Years / 75,000 km | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Service Intervals | 10000 | 12 months / 10 000 km |
| Battery Warranty | Not confirmed | 8 Years / 160,000 km |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 5 Years / 100,000 km | 5 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 5 Years / 100,000 km | 5 years / 100 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | 6 Years | 6 Years |
| Basic Warranty | 5 Years / 100,000 km | 5 years / 100 000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 Years / 100,000 km | 5 years / 100 000 km |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 272 g/km | Not Applicable |
| Start Stop System | No | Not confirmed |
| Noise Level | Moderate | Not confirmed |
| Variable Valve Timing | No | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | Diesel | Diesel |
| Particulate Filter | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Euro Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Not confirmed |
| Green NCAP Rating | 3/5 | Not confirmed |
| Idle CO2 Output | 272 | Not confirmed |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | EVAP Canister | Not confirmed |
| Hybrid System Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 10.5 l/100km | Not confirmed |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 13.0 l/100km | Not confirmed |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 8.5 l/100km | Not confirmed |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 11.0 l/100km | Not confirmed |
| Spec | Cannon Alpha | Steed 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Not confirmed | Base |
| Price Zar | Not confirmed | 307950 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Not confirmed | Historical South African derivative |
| Starting Price | Not confirmed | 307950 |
| Starting Price Zar | Not confirmed | 307950 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Cannon Alpha and Steed 5 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Cannon Alpha 69 vs Steed 5 52.
Efficiency index: Cannon Alpha 42 vs Steed 5 54.
Safety-equipment index: Cannon Alpha 94 vs Steed 5 32.
Practicality index: Cannon Alpha 82 vs Steed 5 48.
Ownership-cover index: Cannon Alpha 65 vs Steed 5 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Cannon Alpha leads by 23 points
Cannon Alpha holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 5.
Evidence leader
72
/100
Lead
23
points
Data
94%
source coverage
72
#1
Evidence leader
Cannon Alpha
94% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 94
Check
Efficiency 42
Performance
69
Efficiency
42
Safety
94
Practicality
82
Ownership
65
Leads by 23 points
49
#2
Steed 5
66% source coverage
0 strong categories
Best at
Ownership 65
Check
Safety 32
Performance
52
Efficiency
54
Safety
32
Practicality
48
Ownership
65
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Cannon Alpha +17
Efficiency
Steed 5 +12
Safety
Cannon Alpha +62
Practicality
Cannon Alpha +34
Ownership
Level
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Cannon Alpha
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
42/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
82/100
Ownership
65/100
Steed 5
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
48/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
GWM Cannon Alpha
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 49 pts for Steed 5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon Alpha leads. However, Steed 5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Cannon Alpha vs Steed 5 questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.