Mahindra Pik Up 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

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
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
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 Pik Up Single Cab
Fuel Economy Pik Up Single Cab
🛡 Safety Steed 6
📦 Practicality Steed 6
🔑 Ownership Steed 6
Recorded price context Pik Up Single Cab: current from ZAR 301,599 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Pik Up Single Cab Steed 6
Maximum Power 103 kW @ 3750 rpm 105 kW
Maximum Torque 320 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Size 2179 cc 1996 cc
Claimed Mileage 12.7 km/l 8.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 210 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay - Not confirmed
Airbags Dual airbags 2
Kerb Weight 2055 kg 1720 kg
Seating Capacity - Not confirmed
Warranty 4 years / 120 000 km 3 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Pik Up Single Cab +9 pts
Efficiency Pik Up Single Cab +17 pts
Safety Steed 6 +58 pts
Practicality Steed 6 +12 pts
Ownership Steed 6 +7 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Pik Up Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner

Steed 6

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Pik Up Single Cab

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Steed 6

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

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 6
Model Introduced Year Not Available 2013
Generation Current local listing 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 Not listed by current South African source page. 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 Pickup Not confirmed
Model Year Current Not confirmed
Production Status Active Not confirmed
Segment Pickup Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Pickup Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 2055 kg 1720 kg
Spec Pik Up Single Cab Steed 6
Drivetrain Layout 4x4 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 Manual 6-Speed Automatic
Final Drive Ratio Not Applicable 4.78:1
Number of Gears Not Applicable 6
Transmission Type Manual Automatic 6-Speed
Clutch Type Not Applicable Torque Converter Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator Not Applicable Not confirmed
Drivetrain 4x4 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
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not confirmed
Gearbox Type Manual Automatic
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not confirmed
Low Range Not Applicable Not confirmed
Axle Layout 4x4 Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds Not Applicable 6
Gear Shift Type Not Applicable 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

Steed 6 leads by 11 points

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

Winner 54 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 94% confidence
54
#1 Winner

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
Leads by 11 points
43
#2

Pik Up Single Cab

73% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 63 Check Safety 0
Performance 58
Efficiency 54
Safety 0
Practicality 63
Ownership 39
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Pik Up Single Cab +9 Efficiency Pik Up Single Cab +17 Safety Steed 6 +58 Practicality Steed 6 +12 Ownership Steed 6 +7

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Steed 6

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

Pik Up Single Cab

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 63/100
Ownership 39/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM Steed 6 wins with 54 pts vs 43 pts for Pik Up Single Cab

In structured scoring, Steed 6 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Pik Up Single Cab 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 Steed 6 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: Pik Up Single Cab 54 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: Pik Up Single Cab 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: Pik Up Single Cab 39, 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: Pik Up Single Cab 63, Steed 6 75. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Pik Up Single Cab 58, 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 Steed 6 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

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

Performance: Pik Up Single Cab scores 58 vs 49.

Efficiency: Pik Up Single Cab scores 54 vs 37.

Safety: Pik Up Single Cab scores 0 vs 58.

Practicality: Pik Up Single Cab scores 63 vs 75.

Ownership: Pik Up Single Cab scores 39 vs 46.

Final structured scoring gives Steed 6 the advantage in this comparison.