GWM Cannon Alpha vs GWM Steed 6

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

GWM Cannon Alpha Discontinued model GWM Steed 6 Discontinued model
GWM Cannon Alpha in South Africa

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
VS
GWM Steed 6 in South Africa

GWM Steed 6

2.0T Double Cab 4x4 Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 419,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 8.5 km/l
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Decision summary

GWM Cannon Alpha vs GWM Steed 6: the short answer

Cannon Alpha holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Recorded price context Cannon Alpha: last listed from ZAR 699,900 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Alpha Steed 6
Maximum Power Cannon Alpha135 kW @ 3600 rpm Steed 6105 kW
Maximum Torque Cannon Alpha480 Nm Steed 6310 Nm
Engine Size Cannon Alpha2378 cc Steed 61996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon Alpha10.2 km/l Steed 68.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon Alpha220 mm Steed 6200 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

GWM Cannon Alpha

2.4T Double Cab LX 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Steed 6

2.0T Double Cab 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Cannon Alpha

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Steed 6

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Cannon Alpha

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Steed 6

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Cannon Alpha Steed 6
360 Degree Camera Yes Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Attention Assist Yes Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Not Available
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes Not confirmed
Auto Park Assist No Not confirmed
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not Available
Eco Mode No Not confirmed
EV Mode No Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Not Available
Lane Keep Assist Yes Not Available
Park Assist Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Rear Only
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes Not confirmed
Rear View Camera Yes No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Front and rear
Reverse Camera Type Wide-angle Not confirmed
Reversing Camera Yes Not confirmed
Sport Mode Yes Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available
Around View Monitor Yes Not Available
Blind Spot Warning Yes Not Available
Cruise Control Adaptive cruise control Yes
Reverse Camera Yes No
Spec Cannon Alpha Steed 6
4WD Engagement Electronic rotary dial Electronically selectable 4WD
4WD Hi Range Yes Yes
4WD Lo Range Yes Yes
Differential Lock Yes Yes — Rear Manual Lock
Differential Type Front Open Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear Open / Lockable Not confirmed
Drivetrain 4x4 AWD 4x4 AWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Four Wheel Drive 4WD
Engine Position Front Longitudinal Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio 3.54 4.78:1
Number of Gears 9 6
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type Automatic Electronic automatic gear selector
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
LSD Available No Yes — Rear
Paddle Shifters Yes Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning Yes Not confirmed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 16.5:1 3.8
Transfer Case Yes Yes — 2-Speed 4WD
Transmission Speeds 9 6
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic 6-Speed
Gearbox Type Automatic Automatic
4WD Selector Not Applicable Electronically selectable 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Yes
Axle Layout Front driven axle Front and rear driven axles
Clutch Type Dual wet clutch Torque Converter Automatic
Front Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control Electronic locking differential
Low Range Yes Yes
Low Range Ratio Yes Yes
Rear Differential Lock Open differential with electronic traction control Electronic locking differential

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon Alpha and Steed 6 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 6 49.

Efficiency index: Cannon Alpha 42 vs Steed 6 37.

Safety-equipment index: Cannon Alpha 94 vs Steed 6 60.

Practicality index: Cannon Alpha 81 vs Steed 6 75.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon Alpha 65 vs Steed 6 46.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Cannon Alpha leads by 17 points

Cannon Alpha holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 17 points
Data 100% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

Cannon Alpha

100% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 42
Performance 69
Efficiency 42
Safety 94
Practicality 81
Ownership 65
Leads by 17 points
55
#2

Steed 6

91% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 75 Check Efficiency 37
Performance 49
Efficiency 37
Safety 60
Practicality 75
Ownership 46
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cannon Alpha +20 Efficiency Cannon Alpha +5 Safety Cannon Alpha +34 Practicality Cannon Alpha +6 Ownership Cannon Alpha +19

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 81/100
Ownership 65/100

Steed 6

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 37/100
Safety 60/100
Practicality 75/100
Ownership 46/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Cannon Alpha leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 55 pts for Steed 6

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cannon Alpha leads. However, Steed 6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Cannon Alpha vs Steed 6 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.