Changan Hunter Diesel 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
Changan Hunter Diesel in South Africa

Changan Hunter Diesel

4WD AT CE Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 569,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 10.99 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

Changan Hunter Diesel vs GWM Steed 6: the short answer

Hunter Diesel holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Recorded price context Hunter Diesel: current from ZAR 449,900 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Hunter Diesel Steed 6
Maximum Power Hunter Diesel110 kW Steed 6105 kW
Maximum Torque Hunter Diesel350 Nm Steed 6310 Nm
Engine Size Hunter Diesel2000 cc Steed 61996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l Steed 68.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Hunter Diesel226 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

Hunter Diesel

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Steed 6

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Hunter Diesel

  • 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 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 Hunter Diesel Steed 6
Model Introduced Year 2025 2013
Generation Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative. 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 No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range. 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 Not Applicable 2020
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not confirmed
Body Style Double-cab pickup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment Double-cab bakkie Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Light commercial vehicle Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 1720 kg
Spec Hunter Diesel Steed 6
Length 5330 mm 4970 mm
Width 1930 mm 1770 mm
Height 1875 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3180 mm 3030 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 226 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 2060 kg 1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3080 kg 2250 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1000 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not confirmed
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13 m 6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 970 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1100 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Hunter Diesel 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Steed 6 49.

Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Steed 6 37.

Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Steed 6 58.

Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Steed 6 75.

Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel 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

Hunter Diesel leads by 15 points

Hunter Diesel holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 61% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

Hunter Diesel

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 62
Efficiency 45
Safety 88
Practicality 75
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 Hunter Diesel +13 Efficiency Hunter Diesel +8 Safety Hunter Diesel +30 Practicality Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Hunter Diesel

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 75/100

Steed 6

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Hunter Diesel leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 54 pts for Steed 6

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

Hunter Diesel 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.