GWM P300 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
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 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 P300
Fuel Economy P300
🛡 Safety Steed 6
📦 Practicality P300
🔑 Ownership P300
Recorded price context P300: current from ZAR 414,950 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec P300 Steed 6
Maximum Power 135 kW 105 kW
Maximum Torque 480 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Size 2400 cc 1996 cc
Claimed Mileage 13.5 km/l 8.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 224 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay - Not confirmed
Airbags Dual front, front side and curtain airbags 2
Kerb Weight 2070 kg 1720 kg
Seating Capacity - Not confirmed
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 3 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

Both P300 and Steed 6 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance P300 +22 pts
Efficiency P300 +20 pts
Safety Steed 6 +58 pts
Practicality P300 +7 pts
Ownership P300 +19 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

P300

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

Steed 6

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

P300

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

Steed 6

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

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 6
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2013
Generation Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. 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 Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. 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 Double-cab pickup Not confirmed
Body Type Cab Pickup Not confirmed
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment Pickup Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Pickup Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 2070 kg 1720 kg
Spec P300 Steed 6
Drivetrain Layout 4x2 Not confirmed
LSD Available Not Applicable Yes — Rear
Transfer Case Not Applicable Yes — 2-Speed 4WD
Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes — Rear Manual Lock
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gearbox Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 4.78:1
Number of Gears 9 6
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic 6-Speed
Clutch Type Not Applicable Torque Converter Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Not confirmed
Drivetrain 4x2 4x4 AWD
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not confirmed
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable Not confirmed
Differential Type Front Not Available Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear Not Available Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not confirmed
Gearbox Type Automatic Automatic
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not confirmed
Low Range Not Applicable Not confirmed
Axle Layout Two-wheel drive Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard Not Available Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds 9 6
Gear Shift Type Automatic 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

P300 leads by 1 points

Both P300 and Steed 6 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 55 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 74% confidence
55
#1 Winner

P300

74% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Practicality 82 Check Safety 0
Performance 71
Efficiency 57
Safety 0
Practicality 82
Ownership 65
Leads by 1 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 P300 +22 Efficiency P300 +20 Safety Steed 6 +58 Practicality P300 +7 Ownership P300 +19

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

P300

Performance 71/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 82/100
Ownership 65/100

Steed 6

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

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM P300 wins with 55 pts vs 54 pts for Steed 6

In structured scoring, P300 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 P300 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: P300 57 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: P300 0, 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: P300 65, 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: P300 82, Steed 6 75. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: P300 71, 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 P300 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The P300 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 P300 and Steed 6 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: P300 scores 71 vs 49.

Efficiency: P300 scores 57 vs 37.

Safety: P300 scores 0 vs 58.

Practicality: P300 scores 82 vs 75.

Ownership: P300 scores 65 vs 46.

Final structured scoring gives P300 the advantage in this comparison.