GWM Steed 5 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.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

GWM Steed 5 Discontinued model GWM Steed 6 Discontinued model
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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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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Decision summary

GWM Steed 5 vs GWM Steed 6: the short answer

Steed 5 and Steed 6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Steed 5: last listed from ZAR 307,950 · Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Steed 5 Steed 6
Maximum Power Steed 5110 kW Steed 6105 kW
Maximum Torque Steed 5320 Nm Steed 6310 Nm
Engine Size Steed 5Not Officially Disclosed Steed 61996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Steed 512.5 km/l Steed 68.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Steed 5194 mm Steed 6200 mm

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

Evidence for GWM Steed 6 2.0T Double Cab 4x4

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Steed 5

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Steed 6

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Steed 5

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Steed 6

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

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 Steed 5 Steed 6
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.
Body Style Single-cab pickup Not confirmed
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name Not confirmed
Color Note Historical colour availability varied by model year and production batch. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Base grade in the historical South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status discontinued Not confirmed
Segment Pickup Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg OEM kerb mass not published 1720 kg
Vehicle Type Pickup Not confirmed
Model Introduced Year Not confirmed 2013
Generation Not confirmed 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 Launched Since Not confirmed 2020
Spec Steed 5 Steed 6
Length 5095 mm 4970 mm
Width 1800 mm 1770 mm
Height 1730 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3050 mm 3030 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 194 mm 200 mm
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity Not confirmed 75 l
Kerb Weight Not confirmed 1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not confirmed 2250 kg
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 1000 kg
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 2500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 6 m
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 970 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1100 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Steed 5 and Steed 6 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: Steed 5 52 vs Steed 6 49.

Efficiency index: Steed 5 54 vs Steed 6 37.

Safety-equipment index: Steed 5 32 vs Steed 6 58.

Practicality index: Steed 5 48 vs Steed 6 75.

Ownership-cover index: Steed 5 65 vs Steed 6 46.

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

Steed 6 leads by 5 points

Steed 5 and Steed 6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 54 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 90% source coverage
54
#1 Evidence leader

Steed 6

90% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 75 Check Efficiency 37
Performance 49
Efficiency 37
Safety 58
Practicality 75
Ownership 46
Leads by 5 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 Steed 5 +3 Efficiency Steed 5 +17 Safety Steed 6 +26 Practicality Steed 6 +27 Ownership Steed 5 +19

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Steed 6

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

Steed 5

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Steed 6 leads the specification evidence index with 54 pts vs 49 pts for Steed 5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Steed 6 leads. However, Steed 5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Steed 5 vs Steed 6 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.