Nissan Navara Single 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

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GWM Steed 6 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 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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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Navara Single Cab
Fuel Economy Navara Single Cab
🛡 Safety Steed 6
📦 Practicality Steed 6
🔑 Ownership Navara Single Cab
Recorded price context Navara Single Cab: current from ZAR 433,500 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Navara Single Cab Steed 6
Maximum Power 120 kW @ 3600 rpm 105 kW
Maximum Torque 403 Nm @ 2000 rpm 310 Nm
Engine Size 2488 cc 1996 cc
Claimed Mileage 13.2 km/l 8.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 208 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay - Not confirmed
Airbags Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags 2
Kerb Weight 1803 kg 1720 kg
Seating Capacity - Not confirmed
Warranty 6 years / 150,000 km 3 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

Navara Single Cab has a slight advantage, but Steed 6 remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Navara Single Cab +18 pts
Efficiency Navara Single Cab +19 pts
Safety Steed 6 +2 pts
Practicality Steed 6 +3 pts
Ownership Navara Single Cab +6 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Navara Single Cab

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

Steed 6

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

Which One's Right for You?

Navara Single Cab

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Steed 6

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

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Spec Navara Single Cab Steed 6
Model Introduced Year 1997 2013
Generation Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials 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 Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement 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 Original current-generation version 2020
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Single Cab Not confirmed
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name Not confirmed
Color Note White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status Active Not confirmed
Segment Single-cab bakkie Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Single Cab Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1803 kg 1720 kg
Spec Navara Single Cab Steed 6
Drivetrain Layout 4WD Not confirmed
LSD Available Not Available Yes — Rear
Transfer Case 4WD transfer case Yes — 2-Speed 4WD
Differential Lock Not Available Yes — Rear Manual Lock
Paddle Shifters Not Available Not Applicable
Gearbox Manual 6-Speed Automatic
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 4.78:1
Number of Gears 6 6
Transmission Type Manual Automatic 6-Speed
Clutch Type Not Applicable Torque Converter Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Not confirmed
Drivetrain 4WD 4x4 AWD
4WD Engagement Selectable 4WD Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range Standard Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range Standard Not confirmed
4WD Selector Standard Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Available Not confirmed
Drive Mode Selector 4WD/off-road drive mode support Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock Not Available Not confirmed
Gearbox Type Manual Automatic
Low Range Ratio Not Available Not confirmed
Low Range Standard Not confirmed
Axle Layout 4WD Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock Not Available Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds 6 6
Gear Shift Type Manual Not confirmed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock - 3.8

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Navara Single Cab leads by 8 points

Navara Single Cab has a slight advantage, but Steed 6 remains highly competitive.

Winner 62 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 71% confidence
62
#1 Winner

Navara Single Cab

71% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Ownership 52
Performance 67
Efficiency 56
Safety 56
Practicality 72
Ownership 52
Leads by 8 points
54
#2

Steed 6

94% data confidence 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 Navara Single Cab +18 Efficiency Navara Single Cab +19 Safety Steed 6 +2 Practicality Steed 6 +3 Ownership Navara Single Cab +6

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Navara Single Cab

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 56/100
Practicality 72/100
Ownership 52/100

Steed 6

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

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Nissan Navara Single Cab wins with 62 pts vs 54 pts for Steed 6

In structured scoring, Navara Single Cab emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Steed 6 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 Navara Single Cab 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: Navara Single Cab 56 vs Steed 6 37. 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: Navara Single Cab 56, Steed 6 58. 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: Navara Single Cab 52, Steed 6 46. 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: Navara Single Cab 72, Steed 6 75. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Navara Single Cab 67, Steed 6 49. 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.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

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 Navara Single Cab edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Navara Single Cab 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 Navara Single Cab and Steed 6 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Navara Single Cab scores 67 vs 49.

Efficiency: Navara Single Cab scores 56 vs 37.

Safety: Navara Single Cab scores 56 vs 58.

Practicality: Navara Single Cab scores 72 vs 75.

Ownership: Navara Single Cab scores 52 vs 46.

Final structured scoring gives Navara Single Cab the advantage in this comparison.