Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab 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.

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab

3.0 DDi Extended Cab LSE AT Diesel Automatic
ZAR 700,760 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 @ 1800-2600 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
VS
GWM Steed 5 in South Africa

GWM Steed 5

2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT Diesel Manual
ZAR 307,950 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ Not Applicable km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance D-Max Extended Cab
⛽ Fuel Economy Steed 5
🛡 Safety D-Max Extended Cab
📦 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab
🔑 Ownership Steed 5
Steed 5 starts ZAR 504700 cheaper D-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 504,700 · Steed 5 from ZAR 307,950

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec D-Max Extended Cab Steed 5
Engine Power 110 @ 3600 110
Torque 350 @ 1800-2600 320
Engine Size 3000 Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage 12.7 Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 232 194 mm
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Airbags Not Available 2 front airbags
Kerb Weight 1930 Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 4 2
Warranty 5 years / 120 000 km 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both D-Max Extended Cab and Steed 5 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance D-Max Extended Cab +2 pts
Efficiency Steed 5 +15 pts
Safety D-Max Extended Cab +20 pts
Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +33 pts
Ownership Steed 5 +17 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

D-Max Extended Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Steed 5

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Extended Cab

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Steed 5

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D-Max Extended Cab Steed 5
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South African Steed 5 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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. 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 Original current-generation version Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Extended Cab pickup Single-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year MY26 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Pickup Pickup
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
Spec D-Max Extended Cab Steed 5
Ground Clearance 232 mm 194 mm
Wheelbase 3125 mm 3050 mm
Length 5333 mm 5095 mm
Width 1870 mm 1800 mm
Height 1790 mm 1730 mm
Kerb Weight 1930 kg Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight 3000 kg Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 4 2
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Towing Capacity 3500 kg Not Applicable
Front Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Radius 12.5 m Not Applicable
Load Bed Length 1805 mm Not Applicable
Load Bed Width 1530 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Legroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Headroom Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Doors 2 2
Max Payload 1005 kg Not Applicable
Boot Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Doors 2 2
Seats 4 2
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l Not Applicable
Gross Combined Mass Kg 6000 kg -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 3000 kg Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max 232 mm 194 mm
Ground Clearance Min 232 mm 194 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 232 mm 194 mm
Height Mm 1790 mm 1730 mm
Length Mm 5333 mm 5095 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 1805 mm Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm 1530 mm Not Applicable
Payload Kg 1005 kg Not Applicable
Cargo Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Overhang Mm 1318 mm -
Tare Mass Kg 1930 kg Not Applicable
Track Front Rear Mm 1570 / 1570 -
Turning Circle 12.5 m Not Applicable
Turning Circle M 12.5 m Not Applicable
Width Mm 1870 mm 1800 mm

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

D-Max Extended Cab leads by 7 points

Both D-Max Extended Cab and Steed 5 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 56 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 79% confidence
56
#1 Winner

D-Max Extended Cab

79% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 81 Check Safety 38
Performance 57
Efficiency 50
Safety 38
Practicality 81
Ownership 48
Leads by 7 points
49
#2

Steed 5

67% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 65 Check Safety 18
Performance 55
Efficiency 65
Safety 18
Practicality 48
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D-Max Extended Cab +2 Efficiency Steed 5 +15 Safety D-Max Extended Cab +20 Practicality D-Max Extended Cab +33 Ownership Steed 5 +17

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

D-Max Extended Cab

Performance 57/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 38/100
Practicality 81/100
Ownership 48/100

Steed 5

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 18/100
Practicality 48/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab wins with 56 pts vs 49 pts for Steed 5

In structured scoring, D-Max Extended Cab emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Steed 5 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the D-Max Extended 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 Extended Cab 50 vs Steed 5 65. 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 Extended Cab 38, Steed 5 18. 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 Extended Cab 48, Steed 5 65. 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 Extended Cab 81, Steed 5 48. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: D-Max Extended Cab 57, Steed 5 55. 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.

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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 Extended Cab edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The D-Max Extended 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 Extended Cab and Steed 5 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: D-Max Extended Cab scores 57 vs 55.

Efficiency: D-Max Extended Cab scores 50 vs 65.

Safety: D-Max Extended Cab scores 38 vs 18.

Practicality: D-Max Extended Cab scores 81 vs 48.

Ownership: D-Max Extended Cab scores 48 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives D-Max Extended Cab the advantage in this comparison.