GWM P300 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
GWM P300 in South Africa

GWM P300

2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Diesel Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 480 Nm ⛽ 13.5 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

GWM P300 vs GWM Steed 5: the short answer

P300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 5.

Recorded price context P300: current from ZAR 414,950 · Steed 5: last listed from ZAR 307,950

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification P300 Steed 5
Maximum Power P300135 kW Steed 5110 kW
Maximum Torque P300480 Nm Steed 5320 Nm
Engine Size P3002400 cc Steed 5Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy P30013.5 km/l Steed 512.5 km/l
Ground Clearance P300224 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

P300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • 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
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

P300

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • 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 P300 Steed 5
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Not confirmed
Generation Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Not confirmed
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. 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 Double-cab pickup Single-cab pickup
Body Type Cab Pickup Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. 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: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published discontinued
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2070 kg OEM kerb mass not published
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Spec P300 Steed 5
Length 5416 mm 5095 mm
Width 1934 mm 1800 mm
Height 1886 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 3230 mm 3050 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 224 mm 194 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 l Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 2070 kg Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3120 kg Not confirmed
Payload Capacity 1050 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 3000 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 2 doors

In depth: how these cars differ

This P300 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: P300 71 vs Steed 5 52.

Efficiency index: P300 57 vs Steed 5 54.

Safety-equipment index: P300 not separately scored vs Steed 5 32.

Practicality index: P300 82 vs Steed 5 48.

Ownership-cover index: P300 65 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

P300 leads by 21 points

P300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Steed 5.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 21 points
Data 63% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

P300

63% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 82 Check Efficiency 57
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Practicality 82
Ownership 65
Leads by 21 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 P300 +19 Efficiency P300 +3 Practicality P300 +34 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 65/100

Steed 5

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM P300 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 49 pts for Steed 5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P300 leads. However, Steed 5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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P300 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.