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.

Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab

2.6D Chassis Cab Aircon 5MT Diesel Manual
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 Manual
ZAR 307,950 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ Not Applicable km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

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
Steed 5 starts ZAR 367900 cheaper H-100 Chassis Cab from ZAR 367,900 · Steed 5 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
Engine Power 58 110
Torque 167 320
Engine Size 2607 Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage 10.2 Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 185 mm 194 mm
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Airbags Not Available 2 front airbags
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 2
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H-100 Chassis Cab and Steed 5 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Steed 5 +21 pts
Efficiency Steed 5 +19 pts
Safety H-100 Chassis Cab +10 pts
Practicality H-100 Chassis Cab +6 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H-100 Chassis Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Family Usage
🏆 Overall Winner

Steed 5

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Chassis Cab

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Steed 5

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Chassis Cab Steed 5
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Current local generation year 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. 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 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. Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 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 H-100 Chassis Cab Steed 5
Ground Clearance 185 mm 194 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3050 mm
Length 5125 mm 5095 mm
Width 1740 mm 1800 mm
Height 1970 mm 1730 mm
Kerb Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight Not Applicable Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 3 2
Boot Space Not Applicable Not Applicable
Towing Capacity Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Rear Track Width Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Radius Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
Load Bed Width Not Applicable 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 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Boot Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Doors 2 2
Seats 3 2
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max 185 mm 194 mm
Ground Clearance Min 185 mm 194 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 185 mm 194 mm
Height Mm 1970 mm 1730 mm
Length Mm 5125 mm 5095 mm
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable Not Applicable
Payload Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Cargo Volume Not Applicable Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle Not Applicable Not Applicable
Turning Circle M Not Applicable Not Applicable
Width Mm 1740 mm 1800 mm

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Steed 5 leads by 5 points

Both H-100 Chassis Cab and Steed 5 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 49 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 67% confidence
49
#1 Winner

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
Leads by 5 points
44
#2

H-100 Chassis Cab

70% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 65 Check Safety 28
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 28
Practicality 54
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Steed 5 +21 Efficiency Steed 5 +19 Safety H-100 Chassis Cab +10 Practicality H-100 Chassis Cab +6 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Steed 5

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

H-100 Chassis Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 28/100
Practicality 54/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM Steed 5 wins with 49 pts vs 44 pts for H-100 Chassis Cab

In structured scoring, Steed 5 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H-100 Chassis Cab 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 Steed 5 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: H-100 Chassis Cab 46 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: H-100 Chassis Cab 28, 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: H-100 Chassis Cab 65, 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: H-100 Chassis Cab 54, Steed 5 48. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H-100 Chassis Cab 34, 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 Steed 5 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Steed 5 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 H-100 Chassis Cab and Steed 5 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 34 vs 55.

Efficiency: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 46 vs 65.

Safety: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 28 vs 18.

Practicality: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 54 vs 48.

Ownership: H-100 Chassis Cab scores 65 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives Steed 5 the advantage in this comparison.