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.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
2.0T Double Cab 4x4Diesel6-Speed AutomaticDiscontinued model
ZAR 419,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 105 kW🔧 310 Nm⛽ 8.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceD-Max Double Cab
⛽Fuel EconomyD-Max Double Cab
🛡SafetySteed 6
📦PracticalityD-Max Double Cab
🔑OwnershipD-Max Double Cab
Recorded price context
D-Max Double Cab:
current from
ZAR 574,010
·
Steed 6:
last listed from
ZAR 329,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Steed 6
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
310 Nm
Engine Size
3000 cc
1996 cc
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
8.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
232 mm
200 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
Not confirmed
Airbags
2
2
Kerb Weight
2070 kg
1720 kg
Seating Capacity
-
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Both D-Max Double Cab and Steed 6 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
D-Max Double Cab
+13 pts
Efficiency
D-Max Double Cab
+12 pts
Safety
Steed 6
+24 pts
Practicality
D-Max Double Cab
+10 pts
Ownership
D-Max Double Cab
+2 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
D-Max Double Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Steed 6
Strengths
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Double Cab
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Steed 6
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
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
D-Max Double Cab
Steed 6
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2013
Generation
Current South African D-Max Double Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Single generation in South Africa from 2013 to 2023, derived from Great Wall's mid-2010s bakkie platform. Discontinued in favour of the P Series and Cannon, which use the more modern POER platform.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Steed 6 received minor updates through its decade on sale — a 2017 specification refresh added the 6-speed automatic option and improved safety equipment levels, and a 2020 update added a touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth to upper trims.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2020
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Double Cab pickup
Not confirmed
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Not confirmed
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0 DDi Double Cab 4x4 LSE AT
Not confirmed
Model Year
MY26
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
Pickup
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Not confirmed
Gross Combined Mass Kg
6000 kg
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
2070 kg
1720 kg
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Steed 6
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Yes — Rear
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes — 2-Speed 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes — Rear Manual Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.78:1
Number of Gears
4
6
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic 6-Speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque Converter Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4x4 AWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not confirmed
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
4
6
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
3.8
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Steed 6
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
8.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.1 km/l
5.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.3 km/l
7.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
8.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Efficiency
8.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
8.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption
8.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption L 100km
8.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Economy Combined
8.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
76
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Steed 6
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard with Off-Road Modes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
2 Rear ISOFIX
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
TCS
Not Available
Standard with Off-Road Modes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Alarm System
-
Not Available
Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
4
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Steed 6
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear Only
Rear View Camera
Standard
No
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Multi Collision Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Double Cab
Steed 6
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric Power Steering
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Centre console
Front Centre Armrest
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane
Interior Colour Options
3
2
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Heated Front Seats
Standard
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Double Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
D-Max Double Cab
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
34/100
Practicality
85/100
Ownership
48/100
Steed 6
Performance
49/100
Efficiency
37/100
Safety
58/100
Practicality
75/100
Ownership
46/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
wins with 57 pts
vs 54 pts for Steed 6
In structured scoring, D-Max Double Cab emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Steed 6 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the D-Max Double Cab edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: D-Max Double Cab 49 vs Steed 6 37. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: D-Max Double Cab 34, Steed 6 58. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: D-Max Double Cab 48, Steed 6 46. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: D-Max Double Cab 85, Steed 6 75. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: D-Max Double Cab 62, Steed 6 49. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The D-Max Double Cab edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The D-Max Double Cab scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between D-Max Double Cab and Steed 6 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: D-Max Double Cab scores 62 vs 49.
Efficiency: D-Max Double Cab scores 49 vs 37.
Safety: D-Max Double Cab scores 34 vs 58.
Practicality: D-Max Double Cab scores 85 vs 75.
Ownership: D-Max Double Cab scores 48 vs 46.
Final structured scoring gives D-Max Double Cab
the advantage in this comparison.
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