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.
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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 Single Cab
⛽Fuel EconomyD-Max Single Cab
🛡SafetySteed 6
📦PracticalitySteed 6
🔑OwnershipD-Max Single Cab
Recorded price context
D-Max Single Cab:
current from
ZAR 373,750
·
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 Single Cab
Steed 6
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
310 Nm
Engine Size
1900 cc
1996 cc
Claimed Mileage
14.1 km/l
8.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
227 mm
200 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
Not confirmed
Airbags
Passenger
2
Kerb Weight
1810 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 Single Cab and Steed 6 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
D-Max Single Cab
+13 pts
Efficiency
D-Max Single Cab
+19 pts
Safety
Steed 6
+2 pts
Practicality
Steed 6
+11 pts
Ownership
D-Max Single Cab
+2 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
D-Max Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel Efficiency
Steed 6
Strengths
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Family Usage
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Single Cab
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Steed 6
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
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 Single Cab
Steed 6
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2013
Generation
Current South African D-Max Single 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
Single 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
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
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
5000 kg
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1810 kg
1720 kg
Spec
D-Max Single 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
Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.78:1
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6 Speed Manual
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
4.942
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.686
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.527
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 5th
0.749
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio 6th
0.634
Not confirmed
Gear Ratio Reverse
4.597
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Manual
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
6
6
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not confirmed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
3.8
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Claimed Mileage
14.1 km/l
8.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.6 km/l
5.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.4 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
7.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Efficiency
7.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
14.1 km/l
8.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption
7.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.1 l/100km
Not confirmed
Fuel Economy Combined
7.1 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 Single Cab
Steed 6
Airbags
Passenger
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Standard with Off-Road Modes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
2 Rear ISOFIX
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Passenger
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Passenger
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
TCS
Standard
Standard with Off-Road Modes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Passenger
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
Passenger
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
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 Single 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
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear Only
Rear View Camera
Not Available
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
Halogen
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Seat Material
Cloth
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
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Polyurethane
Interior Colour Options
3
2
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Cloth
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1250 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 4-Way Driver
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt Adjustable
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Front Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue with Small Display
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
Door Pockets
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Climate Control
Manual
Manual Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Front Windows Only
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Manual
Manual Air Conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Manual
Not confirmed
TPMS
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.1
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Intercooler
Standard
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Cloth
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full Size Spare
Air Conditioning
Manual
Manual Air Conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Bumper
Black
Not confirmed
Front Final Drive Ratio
4.100
Not confirmed
Front Wiper
Variable Intermittent
Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type
Variable Intermittent
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Standard
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
465 mm
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Standard
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
4
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Manual
Not confirmed
Mudflaps
Front & Rear
Not confirmed
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Not confirmed
Pre Air Cleaner
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Bumper
Black
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Final Drive Ratio
4.100
Not confirmed
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Not confirmed
Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
16 Inches
Sound System
2
4
Source Model Column
1.9 DDI HR L 4X4
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Towbar
Optional (2.1T)
Not confirmed
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
Not confirmed
Load Bed Length
2330 mm
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
1590 mm
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1480 l
Loadbox Length Mm
2330 mm
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
1590 mm
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
-
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Manual Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard Driver
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
-
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1480 l
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Length
5325 mm
4970 mm
Width
1870 mm
1770 mm
Height
1780 mm
1700 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3030 mm
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Payload Capacity
1230 kg
1000 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
75 l
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
1720 kg
Towing Capacity
2100 kg
2500 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
227 mm
200 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2250 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
6 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
1100 mm
Rear Legroom
-
950 mm
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Cylinders
4
4
Valves
16
16
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
17.5:1
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
165 km/h
Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
GW4D20B
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
88 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
82 mm
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1900 cc
1996 cc
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
13.8 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
310 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
60.8 kW/tonne
61 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
193.4 Nm/tonne
180.2 Nm/tonne
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
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
2
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Partial Digital
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Infotainment System
SYNC
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
6.5
Audio Speakers
2
4
Audio System
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
6.5
Connected Services
SYNC
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
SYNC
6.5
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
No
USB Ports
Not Available
1
Navigation System
-
No
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Not Available
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
AUX Input
-
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Halogen Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Std, LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Halogen Fog Lights
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Rear Wiper
Variable Intermittent
Standard
Body Type
Pickup
Pickup
DRL
Std, LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
Halogen
Halogen Headlamps
Auto Headlights
Halogen
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
Std, LED
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Halogen Fog Lights
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Halogen
Halogen Headlamps
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen Headlamps
Headlights
Halogen
Halogen Headlamps
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Radiator Grille
Black Paint
Not confirmed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Overhang Mm
1310 mm
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
3
5
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Hardtop Canopy
Wing Mirror Type
-
Manual Black Mirrors
Door Handle Finish
-
Body-Coloured Handles
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Approach Angle
30 deg
35 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
28 deg
Wading Depth
800 mm
1.0 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Yes — 4 Modes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Yes — Rear Manual Lock
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard with Skid Plates
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Part-Time 4WD
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
21.4 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle Deg
21.4 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle Deg
23 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
227 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
227 mm
200 mm
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
22 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
4 Recovery Hooks
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Tyre Size
255/65R17
245/65R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full Size Spare
Wheel Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
16 Inches
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Full Size Spare
Tyre Type
255/65R17
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
16 Inches
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
Not confirmed
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
268 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
250 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Drum Rear
Tyre Load Index
-
109
Tyre Speed Rating
-
Q
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Wheels
-
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Front Suspension
High Mounting
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Leaf Spring
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Electric Power Steering
Front Spring Type
High Mounting
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Leaf Spring
Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
Twin-Tube Hydraulic with Off-Road Tuning
Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
Double Wishbone
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
Not confirmed
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
Not confirmed
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Leaf Spring
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
Twin-Tube Hydraulic with Off-Road Tuning
Suspension
High Mounting
Not confirmed
Suspension Height
High Ride
Not confirmed
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Track Front Rear Mm
1570/1570
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Body on Frame Ladder Chassis
Steering Column
-
Tilt Adjustable
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Not Available
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
10000
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
Not Included
Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
10000
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km
3 Years / 60,000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
3 Years / 60,000 km
Alternator
90A
Not confirmed
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
10000
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
3 Years / 60,000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
1400
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
First Service At
-
1000
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Standard
Engine Oil Capacity
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5.0 l
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km
255 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Idle CO2 Output
186
Within Euro 5 Limits
CO2 Emissions G Km
186
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Noise Level
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74 dB
Particulate Filter
-
Diesel Particulate Filter
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
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Moderate
Fuel Evaporation Control
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Not Applicable — Diesel
Variable Valve Timing
-
Not Applicable
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Ownership Role
Top
Not confirmed
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Not confirmed
Price Zar
585200 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
585200
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
585200
Not confirmed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Steed 6
Real-world City Mileage Min
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5.2 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
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6.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
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6.2 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
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7.8 l/100km
Owner Review Count
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0
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
D-Max Single Cab leads by 4 points
Both D-Max Single Cab and Steed 6 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Performance
D-Max Single Cab +13
Efficiency
D-Max Single Cab +19
Safety
Steed 6 +2
Practicality
Steed 6 +11
Ownership
D-Max Single Cab +2
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
D-Max Single Cab
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
56/100
Practicality
64/100
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 Single Cab
wins with 58 pts
vs 54 pts for Steed 6
In structured scoring, D-Max Single 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 Single 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 Single Cab 56 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 Single Cab 56, 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 Single 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 Single Cab 64, Steed 6 75. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: D-Max Single 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 Single Cab edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The D-Max Single 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 Single Cab and Steed 6 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: D-Max Single Cab scores 62 vs 49.
Efficiency: D-Max Single Cab scores 56 vs 37.
Safety: D-Max Single Cab scores 56 vs 58.
Practicality: D-Max Single Cab scores 64 vs 75.
Ownership: D-Max Single Cab scores 48 vs 46.
Final structured scoring gives D-Max Single Cab
the advantage in this comparison.
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