Isuzu D-Max Single Cab vs GWM Steed 6

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.

GWM Steed 6 Discontinued model
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab in South Africa

Isuzu D-Max Single Cab

1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 585,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 14.1 km/l
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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

Isuzu D-Max Single Cab vs GWM Steed 6: the short answer

D-Max Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Recorded price context D-Max Single Cab: current from ZAR 373,750 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D-Max Single Cab Steed 6
Maximum Power D-Max Single Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm Steed 6105 kW
Maximum Torque D-Max Single Cab350 Nm Steed 6310 Nm
Engine Size D-Max Single Cab1900 cc Steed 61996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D-Max Single Cab14.1 km/l Steed 68.5 km/l
Ground Clearance D-Max Single Cab227 mm Steed 6200 mm

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

Evidence for GWM Steed 6 2.0T Double Cab 4x4

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

D-Max Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Steed 6

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

D-Max Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Steed 6

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

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
Gross Combined Mass Kg 5000 kg Not confirmed
Model Year MY26 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment Pickup Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1810 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Not confirmed
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
Ground Clearance (Default) 227 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 1810 kg 1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3100 kg 2250 kg
Payload Capacity 1230 kg 1000 kg
Towing Capacity 2100 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.5 m 6 m
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - 970 mm
Front Legroom - 1100 mm
Rear Legroom - 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This D-Max Single Cab and Steed 6 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: D-Max Single Cab 62 vs Steed 6 49.

Efficiency index: D-Max Single Cab 56 vs Steed 6 37.

Safety-equipment index: D-Max Single Cab 90 vs Steed 6 58.

Practicality index: D-Max Single Cab 64 vs Steed 6 75.

Ownership-cover index: D-Max Single Cab not separately scored 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

D-Max Single Cab leads by 15 points

D-Max Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 58% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

D-Max Single Cab

58% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 62
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 64
Leads by 15 points
54
#2

Steed 6

90% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 75 Check Efficiency 37
Performance 49
Efficiency 37
Safety 58
Practicality 75
Ownership 46
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D-Max Single Cab +13 Efficiency D-Max Single Cab +19 Safety D-Max Single Cab +32 Practicality Steed 6 +11

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

D-Max Single Cab

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 64/100

Steed 6

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 37/100
Safety 58/100
Practicality 75/100
Ownership 46/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Isuzu D-Max Single Cab leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 54 pts for Steed 6

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

D-Max Single Cab vs Steed 6 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.