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.
Steed 5 starts ZAR 599500 cheaperRanger XL from ZAR 599,500 · Steed 5 from ZAR 307,950
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Ranger XL
Steed 5
Engine Power
125
110
Torque
405
320
Engine Size
1996
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
13.5
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
237
194 mm
Boot Space
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Airbags
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
2 front airbags
Kerb Weight
2113
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
5
2
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Ranger XL holds a noticeable edge over Steed 5, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ranger XL
+14 pts
Efficiency
Steed 5
+8 pts
Safety
Ranger XL
+38 pts
Practicality
Ranger XL
+39 pts
Ownership
Steed 5
+11 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Ranger XL
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Steed 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Ranger XL
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Steed 5
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Ranger XL
Steed 5
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African Ranger XL listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African Steed 5 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double Cab Pickup
Single-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0 SiT Double Cab XL 10AT 4x4
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Mid-size Bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Spec
Ranger XL
Steed 5
Ground Clearance
237 mm
194 mm
Wheelbase
3270 mm
3050 mm
Length
5350 mm
5095 mm
Width
1918 mm
1800 mm
Height
1886 mm
1730 mm
Kerb Weight
2113 kg
Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight
3230 kg
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
5
2
Boot Space
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
Not Applicable
Front Track Width
1620 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1620 mm
Not Applicable
Turning Radius
12.9 m
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1057 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
879 mm
Not Applicable
Front Headroom
1024 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Headroom
989 mm
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
1450 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1440 mm
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Doors
4
2
Max Payload
1117 kg
Not Applicable
Boot Volume
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
2
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
3230 kg
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
237 mm
194 mm
Ground Clearance Min
237 mm
194 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
237 mm
194 mm
Height Mm
1886 mm
1730 mm
Length Mm
5350 mm
5095 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
1117 kg
Not Applicable
Cargo Volume
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
2113 kg
Not Applicable
Tracking System
Vehicle locator via app
-
Turning Circle
12.9 m
Not Applicable
Turning Circle M
12.9 m
Not Applicable
Width Mm
1918 mm
1800 mm
Spec
Ranger XL
Steed 5
Engine
2.0L Single Turbo Diesel
2.0-litre turbo diesel
Engine Type
Inline 4 Cylinder Turbo Diesel
2.0-litre turbo diesel
Displacement
1996 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
125 kW
110 kW
Power @ RPM
3500
Not Applicable
Torque
405 Nm
320 Nm
Torque @ RPM
1750-2500 10-
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
Single Turbo
Not Applicable
Top Speed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power
168 bhp
148 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Diesel
Diesel
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Aspiration
Single Turbo
Not Applicable
Engine Type Config
2.0L Single Turbo Diesel
2.0-litre turbo diesel
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
AC Charging Time
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement Litres
2 l
Not Applicable
EV Range
Not Available
Not Available
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined System Power
Not Available
Not Available
Combined System Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Config
2.0L Single Turbo Diesel
2.0-litre turbo diesel
Engine Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement Cc
1996 cc
Not Applicable
Engine Power kW
125 kW
110 kW
Engine Sump Guard
Underbody protection
-
Engine Torque Nm
405 Nm
320 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Induction
Single Turbo
Not Applicable
Max Power kW
125 kW
110 kW
Max Torque Nm
405 Nm
320 Nm
Maximum Power
125 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
405 Nm
320 Nm
Motor Position
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Torque
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Power kW Rpm
3500
Not Applicable
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
System Output
Not Available
Not Available
Torque Nm Rpm
1750-2500 10-
Not Applicable
Turbo Type
Single Turbo
Not Applicable
Spec
Ranger XL
Steed 5
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Drive Type
4WD / AWD
4x2
Drivetrain Layout
Four Wheel Drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10 km/h
6 km/h
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4x2
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10 km/h
6 km/h
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Ranger XL
Steed 5
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
7.4 l/100km
Not Applicable
Claimed Fuel Consumption
7.4 l/100km
Not Applicable
Fuel Efficiency
7.4 l/100km
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
7.4 l/100km
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption L 100km
7.4 l/100km
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
7.4 l/100km
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80 l
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ranger XL
Steed 5
Airbags
Dual front, front side, curtain and driver knee
2 front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Perimeter alarm
Standard
Central Locking
Power door dead locks
Remote
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All positions
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
2 front airbags
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
2 front airbags
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Driver knee
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Perimeter alarm
Standard
Height Adjustable Seatbelts
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Spec
Ranger XL
Steed 5
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Spec
Ranger XL
Steed 5
Seat Material
Cloth
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 4-way front seats
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Cup Holders
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
Black trim
Door Map Pockets
Underseat stowage
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual 4-way front seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 4-way front seats
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 4-way front seats
Cargo Space
Underseat stowage
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger XL grade before assuming a feature is included.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Steed 5 grade before assuming a feature is included.
🏆Ford Ranger XL
wins with 66 pts
vs 49 pts for Steed 5
In structured scoring, Ranger XL emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Steed 5 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Ranger XL 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: Ranger XL 57 vs Steed 5 65. 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: Ranger XL 56, Steed 5 18. 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: Ranger XL 54, Steed 5 65. 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: Ranger XL 87, Steed 5 48. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Ranger XL 69, Steed 5 55. 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 Ranger XL edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Ranger XL 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 Ranger XL and Steed 5 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Ranger XL scores 69 vs 55.
Efficiency: Ranger XL scores 57 vs 65.
Safety: Ranger XL scores 56 vs 18.
Practicality: Ranger XL scores 87 vs 48.
Ownership: Ranger XL scores 54 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Ranger XL
the advantage in this comparison.
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