Nissan Navara Single 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
Nissan Navara Single Cab in South Africa

Nissan Navara Single Cab

2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Diesel Current
ZAR 592,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 403 Nm ⛽ 13.2 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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Decision summary

Nissan Navara Single Cab vs GWM Steed 5: the short answer

Navara Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 5.

Recorded price context Navara Single Cab: current from ZAR 433,500 · Steed 5: last listed from ZAR 307,950

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Navara Single Cab Steed 5
Maximum Power Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm Steed 5110 kW
Maximum Torque Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm Steed 5320 Nm
Engine Size Navara Single Cab2488 cc Steed 5Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l Steed 512.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Navara Single Cab208 mm Steed 5194 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Navara 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 Performance Published Efficiency Published 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?

Navara 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Navara Single Cab Steed 5
Model Introduced Year 1997 Not confirmed
Generation Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials Not confirmed
Facelift History Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement 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 Single 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 White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue Historical colour availability varied by model year and production batch.
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Base grade in the historical South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active discontinued
Segment Single-cab bakkie Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1803 kg OEM kerb mass not published
Vehicle Type Single Cab Pickup
Spec Navara Single Cab Steed 5
Length 5235 mm 5095 mm
Width 1790 mm 1800 mm
Height 1760 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 3150 mm 3050 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 208 mm 194 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 1803 kg Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3010 kg Not confirmed
Payload Capacity 1119 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 3500 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.4 m Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Navara Single 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: Navara Single Cab 67 vs Steed 5 52.

Efficiency index: Navara Single Cab 56 vs Steed 5 54.

Safety-equipment index: Navara Single Cab 90 vs Steed 5 32.

Practicality index: Navara Single Cab 72 vs Steed 5 48.

Ownership-cover index: Navara 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.

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

Navara Single Cab leads by 23 points

Navara Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 5.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 23 points
Data 56% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

Navara Single Cab

56% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Leads by 23 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 Navara Single Cab +15 Efficiency Navara Single Cab +2 Safety Navara Single Cab +58 Practicality Navara Single Cab +24

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Navara Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

Steed 5

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Navara Single Cab leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 49 pts for Steed 5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara 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.

Navara Single Cab vs Steed 5 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.