Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab vs GWM Steed 5

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

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
Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab in South Africa

Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab

S6 Karoo SC 4x4 Diesel Current
ZAR 475,599 ex-showroom
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 12.7 km/l
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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

Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab vs GWM Steed 5: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Recorded price context Pik Up Single Cab: current from ZAR 301,599 · Steed 5: last listed from ZAR 307,950

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Pik Up Single Cab Steed 5
Maximum Power Pik Up Single Cab103 kW @ 3750 rpm Steed 5110 kW
Maximum Torque Pik Up Single Cab320 Nm Steed 5320 Nm
Engine Size Pik Up Single Cab2179 cc Steed 5Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy Pik Up Single Cab12.7 km/l Steed 512.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Pik Up Single Cab210 mm Steed 5194 mm

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

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 Pik Up Single Cab Steed 5
Model Introduced Year Not Available Not confirmed
Generation Current local listing Not confirmed
Facelift History Not listed by current South African source page. 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 Pickup Single-cab pickup
Model Year Current 2026
Production Status Active discontinued
Segment Pickup Pickup
Tare Mass Kg 2055 kg OEM kerb mass not published
Vehicle Type Pickup Pickup
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note - Historical colour availability varied by model year and production batch.
Dealer Stock Note - Base grade in the historical South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
Spec Pik Up Single Cab Steed 5
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 194 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l Not confirmed
Kerb Weight 2055 kg Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3150 kg Not confirmed
Payload Capacity 1095 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 2 seats 2 seats
Length - 5095 mm
Width - 1800 mm
Height - 1730 mm
Wheelbase - 3050 mm
Doors - 2 doors

In depth: how these cars differ

This Pik Up Single Cab and Steed 5 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

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Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Pik Up Single Cab vs Steed 5 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.

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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.