Toyota Hilux Xtra 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
Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab

2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 842,200 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
VS
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

Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab vs GWM Steed 6: the short answer

Hilux Xtra Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Recorded price context Hilux Xtra Cab: current from ZAR 506,300 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hilux Xtra Cab Steed 6
Maximum Power Hilux Xtra Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm Steed 6105 kW
Maximum Torque Hilux Xtra Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm Steed 6310 Nm
Engine Size Hilux Xtra Cab2755 cc Steed 61996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hilux Xtra Cab13.2 km/l Steed 68.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Hilux Xtra Cab312 mm Steed 6200 mm

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

Evidence for Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab 2.8 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER X 6AT

Source type: Toyota South Africa

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

Hilux Xtra 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 Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Steed 6

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 Xtra 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 6

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

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 Hilux Xtra Cab Steed 6
Model Introduced Year 2026 2013
Generation Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026 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 All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026 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 2026 2020
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification Not confirmed
Body Style Pickup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Bakkie Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Light Commercial Vehicle Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 1720 kg
Spec Hilux Xtra Cab Steed 6
Length 5320 mm 4970 mm
Width 1855 mm 1770 mm
Height 1860 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 3030 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 312 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 1336.7 l Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 2080 kg 1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2900 kg 2250 kg
Payload Capacity 820 kg 1000 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows Not confirmed
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 6 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 970 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1100 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hilux Xtra 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: Hilux Xtra Cab 74 vs Steed 6 49.

Efficiency index: Hilux Xtra Cab 52 vs Steed 6 37.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Xtra Cab 98 vs Steed 6 58.

Practicality index: Hilux Xtra Cab 81 vs Steed 6 75.

Ownership-cover index: Hilux Xtra 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

Hilux Xtra Cab leads by 24 points

Hilux Xtra Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 24 points
Data 82% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

82% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 74
Efficiency 52
Safety 98
Practicality 81
Leads by 24 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 Hilux Xtra Cab +25 Efficiency Hilux Xtra Cab +15 Safety Hilux Xtra Cab +40 Practicality Hilux Xtra Cab +6

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hilux Xtra Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 81/100

Steed 6

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 54 pts for Steed 6

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

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Hilux Xtra 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.