Hyundai H-100 Chassis 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.

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 5 Discontinued model
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab

2.6D Chassis Cab Aircon 5MT Diesel Current
ZAR 391,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 km/l
VS
GWM Steed 5 in South Africa

GWM Steed 5

2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT Diesel Discontinued model
ZAR 307,950 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Steed 5
Fuel Economy Steed 5
🛡 Safety H-100 Chassis Cab
📦 Practicality H-100 Chassis Cab
🔑 Ownership Tie
Recorded price context H-100 Chassis Cab: current from ZAR 367,900 · Steed 5: last listed from ZAR 307,950

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Steed 5
Maximum Power 58 kW 110 kW
Maximum Torque 167 Nm 320 Nm
Engine Size 2607 cc Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy 10.2 km/l 12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 185 mm 194 mm
Boot / Load Bay - Not confirmed
Airbags Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification 2 front airbags
Kerb Weight 1434 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Warranty 5 5 years / 100 000 km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

H-100 Chassis Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Steed 5 remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Steed 5 +18 pts
Efficiency Steed 5 +8 pts
Safety H-100 Chassis Cab +62 pts
Practicality H-100 Chassis Cab +10 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H-100 Chassis Cab

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

Steed 5

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

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Chassis Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Steed 5

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

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 H-100 Chassis Cab Steed 5
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Not confirmed
Generation Current South African H-100 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Not confirmed
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 Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Chassis cab 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. Historical colour availability varied by model year and production batch.
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Base grade in the historical South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published discontinued
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1434 kg OEM kerb mass not published
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Steed 5
Length 4850 mm 5095 mm
Width 1740 mm 1800 mm
Height 1970 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3050 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 194 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 1434 kg Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg Not confirmed
Payload Capacity 1581 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 1200 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 3 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors 2 doors

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H-100 Chassis Cab leads by 10 points

H-100 Chassis Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Steed 5 remains close.

Index leader 59 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 78% source coverage
59
#1 Index leader

H-100 Chassis Cab

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 94
Practicality 58
Ownership 65
Leads by 10 points
49
#2

Steed 5

66% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 65 Check Safety 32
Performance 52
Efficiency 54
Safety 32
Practicality 48
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Steed 5 +18 Efficiency Steed 5 +8 Safety H-100 Chassis Cab +62 Practicality H-100 Chassis Cab +10 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H-100 Chassis Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 65/100

Steed 5

Performance 52/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 48/100
Ownership 65/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab leads the catalogue index with 59 pts vs 49 pts for Steed 5

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H-100 Chassis Cab leads. However, Steed 5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This H-100 Chassis Cab and Steed 5 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: H-100 Chassis Cab 34 vs Steed 5 52.

Efficiency index: H-100 Chassis Cab 46 vs Steed 5 54.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Chassis Cab 94 vs Steed 5 32.

Practicality index: H-100 Chassis Cab 58 vs Steed 5 48.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Chassis Cab 65 vs Steed 5 65.

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.