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Decision summary
Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs GWM Steed 5: the short answer
Hilux Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 5.
Recorded price context
Hilux Single Cab:
current from
ZAR 326,200
·
Steed 5:
last listed from
ZAR 307,950
Five key differences
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Specification
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Maximum Power
Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Steed 5110 kW
Maximum Torque
Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Steed 5320 Nm
Engine Size
Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Steed 5Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy
Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Steed 512.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hilux Single Cab269 mm
Steed 5194 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Toyota Hilux Single Cab
2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Steed 5
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Hilux 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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Steed 5
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Model Introduced Year
2020
2025
Generation
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Current South African Steed 5 generation
Facelift History
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
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
2025
Current model cycle
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note
-
Historical colour availability varied by model year and production batch.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the historical South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
Tare Mass Kg
-
OEM kerb mass not published
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Length
5325 mm
5095 mm
Width
1855 mm
1800 mm
Height
1795 mm
1730 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3050 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
269 mm
194 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
174 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
0 l
Kerb Weight
2203 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2870 kg
2850 kg
Payload Capacity
850 kg
1050 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
992 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
960 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
900 mm
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Front Track Width
1540 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1540
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1550
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Load Bed Length
2315 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1575 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Front One Touch Driver only
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard Remote
Not Available
Push Button Start
Rotary (Mechanical)
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual
Air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
2315 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1575 mm
Not Applicable
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Air conditioning
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5
Front Power Outlet
-
12V
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual
Air conditioning
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Manual Aircon
-
Air conditioning
Mirror
-
Standard
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
12V
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
steed-5
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Bakkie towing support
Trim Level
-
base
Variant Role
-
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Engine
2.4-litre Diesel
2.0-litre turbo diesel
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2393 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
4x2
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-speed manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Manual
Drivetrain
4WD Part-Time
4x2
4WD Engagement
Part-time four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard Switch
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD Part-Time
Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
10.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
14.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
1 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Airbags
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
2 front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard,
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Buzzer + Light
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
2 front airbags
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
2 front airbags
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front Buzzer + Light
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard,
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Remote
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5
Seat Material
Fabric
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
4 Spoke Urethane
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Without
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Manual 4-way front seats
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Manual 4-way front seats
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 4-way front seats
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
Black trim
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 4-way front seats
Driver Seat
-
Manual 4-way front seats
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Steed 5 grade before assuming a feature is included.
This Hilux Single Cab and Steed 5 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Hilux Single Cab 67 vs Steed 5 52.
Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 61 vs Steed 5 54.
Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 93 vs Steed 5 32.
Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 74 vs Steed 5 60.
Ownership-cover index: Hilux Single Cab not separately scored 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.
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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
Hilux Single Cab leads by 22 points
Hilux Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 5.
Performance
Hilux Single Cab +15
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab +7
Safety
Hilux Single Cab +61
Practicality
Hilux Single Cab +14
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
Steed 5
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 52 pts for Steed 5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Single 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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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.
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