GWM P Series 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.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

GWM P Series Discontinued model GWM Steed 6 Discontinued model
GWM P Series in South Africa

GWM P Series

2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 599,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 9.8 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

GWM P Series vs GWM Steed 6: the short answer

P Series holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Recorded price context P Series: last listed from ZAR 444,900 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification P Series Steed 6
Maximum Power P Series110 kW Steed 6105 kW
Maximum Torque P Series480 Nm Steed 6310 Nm
Engine Size P Series1996 cc Steed 61996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy P Series9.8 km/l Steed 68.5 km/l
Ground Clearance P Series210 mm Steed 6200 mm

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

Evidence for GWM P Series 2.0T Double Cab LX 4x4

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

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

P Series

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
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
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

P Series

  • 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
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

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 P Series Steed 6
Model Introduced Year 2020 2013
Generation The P Series sold in South Africa is the first generation marketed under the GWM banner locally, derived from Great Wall's POER platform launched in China in 2019. Local specification differs from the Chinese-market POER in suspension calibration (firmer for higher payload), 4x4 system tuning (greater bias to load-carrying durability over technical off-road performance) and trim levels (the South African range is more equipment-loaded than the domestic Chinese equivalent at the same price point). 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 Since its 2020 South African launch, the P Series has received two notable updates. A 2022 mid-cycle refresh introduced the larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen on LS and above, updated driver-assistance calibration to reduce false lane-departure alerts on SA rural roads, and added wireless Apple CarPlay on the LT and LX. A 2024 specification update added the 360-degree camera as standard on LT trim, upgraded the rear-camera resolution across the range and revised the suspension damping after South African dealer feedback noted the original tune was firmer than ideal on Eastern Cape gravel. 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 2024 2020
Body Type Cab Double Cab Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 1985 kg 1720 kg
Spec P Series Steed 6
Length 5360 mm 4970 mm
Width 1900 mm 1770 mm
Height 1815 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3220 mm 3030 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 75 l
Kerb Weight 1985 kg 1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3000 kg 2250 kg
Payload Capacity 900 kg 1000 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 13.6 m 6 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom 975 mm 970 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1100 mm
Rear Legroom 880 mm 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This P Series 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: P Series 61 vs Steed 6 49.

Efficiency index: P Series 41 vs Steed 6 37.

Safety-equipment index: P Series 91 vs Steed 6 58.

Practicality index: P Series 81 vs Steed 6 75.

Ownership-cover index: P Series 65 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

P Series leads by 15 points

P Series holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 6.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 15 points
Data 94% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

P Series

94% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Efficiency 41
Performance 61
Efficiency 41
Safety 91
Practicality 81
Ownership 65
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 P Series +12 Efficiency P Series +4 Safety P Series +33 Practicality P Series +6 Ownership P Series +19

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

P Series

Performance 61/100
Efficiency 41/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 81/100
Ownership 65/100

Steed 6

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM P Series leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 54 pts for Steed 6

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P Series 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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P Series 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.