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

GWM Cannon

2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 634,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 9.8 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 vs GWM Steed 6: the short answer

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

Recorded price context Cannon: last listed from ZAR 484,900 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Cannon Steed 6
Maximum Power Cannon110 kW Steed 6105 kW
Maximum Torque Cannon480 Nm Steed 6310 Nm
Engine Size Cannon1996 cc Steed 61996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Cannon9.8 km/l Steed 68.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Cannon210 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

2.0T 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

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

  • 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 Steed 6
Chrome Exterior Highlights Yes Not confirmed
Chrome Grille Yes Not confirmed
AC Type Yes Manual Air Conditioning
12V Accessory Socket Yes 1 x 12V Socket
Active Safety Alert Yes Not confirmed
Adaptive Dampers No Not confirmed
Aero Kit No Not confirmed
Air Conditioning Yes Manual Air Conditioning
Auto Dimming Irvm Yes Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror Yes Not Available
Automatic Headlamps Yes Not Available
Bed Extender No Not confirmed
Boot Opener Yes Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l 1480 l
Bottle Holders Yes Not confirmed
Bull Bar Optional Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment Compatible Not confirmed
Centre Console Full-length with storage Not confirmed
Climate Control Yes Manual Air Conditioning
Climate Zones 2 Not confirmed
Coat Hooks Rear Yes Not confirmed
Cornering Lights Yes Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer Yes Not confirmed
Door Ajar Warning Yes Not confirmed
Door Sill Trim Aluminium Not confirmed
Drag Coefficient 0.42 Not confirmed
Driver Display Multi-Information Display Not confirmed
Driver Drowsiness Detection Yes Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate Yes Not Available
Engine Check Warning Yes Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop Yes Not Available
Engine Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes Not Available
Follow Me Home Lights Yes Not confirmed
Front Armrest Yes Not confirmed
Front Power Outlet Yes Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type Variable intermittent Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined 9.8 Not confirmed
Fuel Lid Opener Yes Not confirmed
Glove Box Lockable illuminated Not confirmed
Glovebox Cooling No Not confirmed
Grab Handles Rear Yes Not confirmed
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes Not confirmed
Headlamp Washer No Not confirmed
Headrest Adjustable Yes Not confirmed
Headrest Front Adjustable Not confirmed
Headrest Rear Adjustable Not confirmed
Heads Up Display Yes Not confirmed
Heated Mirrors Yes Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist Yes Not confirmed
Horn Type Electric Not confirmed
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes Not confirmed
Intelligent Speed Assist Yes Not confirmed
Intercooler Yes Not confirmed
Keyless Entry Yes Not Available
Load Bed Cover Optional Not confirmed
Load Bed Length 1505 mm Not confirmed
Load Bed Light Yes Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps No Not confirmed
Load Bed Width 1545 mm Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm 1505 mm Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm 1545 mm Not confirmed
Locking Diff Rear Yes Not confirmed
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist Yes Not confirmed
Electric Mirror Folding Electric Manual Fold
Multi Function Steering Yes Not confirmed
Oil Pressure Warning Yes Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof Yes Panoramic sunroof
Pedal Covers Aluminium-style Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger No Not confirmed
Power Mirrors Yes Not confirmed
Power Windows Yes Front Windows Only
Powered Tailgate Yes Not confirmed
Prop Shaft Two-piece Not confirmed
Puddle Lights Yes Not confirmed
Push Button Start Yes Not Available
Push Button Start Yes Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Not Available
Reading Lights Front Yes Not confirmed
Reading Lights Rear Yes Not confirmed
Rear Air Conditioning No Not confirmed
Rear Defogger Yes Not confirmed
Rear Reading Lamps Yes Not confirmed
Rear Seat Split No Not confirmed
Rear Step Bumper Yes Not confirmed
Rear Window Defroster Yes Standard
Rear Wing No Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking Yes Not confirmed
Remote Engine Start No Not confirmed
Remote Side Mirror Yes Not confirmed
Remote Start No Not confirmed
Rev Counter Yes Not confirmed
Rev Matching No Not confirmed
Ride Mode Selection Yes Not confirmed
Roof Antenna Mast Antenna Not confirmed
Roof Load 120 kg Not confirmed
Driver Seat Height Adjustment Yes Standard Driver
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 Full Size Spare
Speed Alert System Yes Not confirmed
Speed Limiter Yes Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Yes Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls Yes Not Available
Steering Response Progressive Not confirmed
Sunroof Yes Panoramic sunroof
Sunvisors Dual with vanity mirrors Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor Yes Not Available
Tachometer Yes Not confirmed
Tail Lamps Yes Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper Yes Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock Yes Not confirmed
Temperature Gauge Yes Not confirmed
Tie Down Hooks Yes Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type Receiver hitch compatible Not confirmed
TPMS Yes Yes
Trailer Stability Assist Yes Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control Yes Not confirmed
Trip Computer Yes Not confirmed
Tyre Repair Kit No Not confirmed
Vanity Mirror Yes Not confirmed
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes Not confirmed
Voice Command Yes Not confirmed
Voice Command Support Yes Not confirmed
Welcome Lighting Yes Not confirmed
Wireless Charging Yes Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded 0 l 1480 l
Rim Size 18 16 Inches
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Not Available
Unlocking Yes Not Available
Wireless Charger Yes Not Available
Sound System 9 4
Spec Cannon Steed 6
Chrome Exterior Finish Yes Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design Multi-Spoke Alloy Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Auto Headlights Yes Not confirmed
Body Cladding Yes Plastic Body Cladding
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Daytime Running Lamps Yes Not Available
Daytime Running Lights Yes Not Available
Door Handle Finish Body Coloured Body-Coloured Handles
DRL Yes Not Available
Exterior Colour Options 5 5
Exterior Colour Options 6 Not confirmed
Fog Lamps Yes Halogen Fog Lights
Fog Lights Yes Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights Yes Not confirmed
Front Overhang 980 mm Not confirmed
Headlight Type Yes Halogen Headlamps
LED Headlamps Yes Halogen Headlamps
Led Headlights Yes Halogen Headlamps
Led Taillights Yes Not confirmed
Load Bed Liner Optional Not confirmed
Wing Mirror Type Electric Adjustable Manual Black Mirrors
Rear Fog Lights Yes Not confirmed
Rear Overhang 1160 mm Not confirmed
Rear Wiper No Standard
Roof Rails Yes Yes
Roof Type Metal Roof Hardtop Canopy
Rear Spoiler No Not Available
Headlamps Yes Halogen Headlamps
Headlights Yes Halogen Headlamps
Front Fog Lamps Yes Halogen Fog Lights
Exterior Mirror Electric Yes Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic sunroof Panoramic sunroof

In depth: how these cars differ

This Cannon 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 61 vs Steed 6 49.

Efficiency index: Cannon 41 vs Steed 6 37.

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

Practicality index: Cannon 80 vs Steed 6 75.

Ownership-cover index: Cannon 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 leads by 15 points

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

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 100% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

Cannon

100% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 94
Practicality 80
Ownership 65
Leads by 15 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 +12 Efficiency Cannon +4 Safety Cannon +34 Practicality Cannon +5 Ownership Cannon +19

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cannon

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 41/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 80/100
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 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 55 pts for Steed 6

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

Cannon 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.