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Which One's Right for You?
Steed 5
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
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.
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Single-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Historical colour availability varied by model year and production batch.
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Dealer Stock Note
Base grade in the historical South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Pickup
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
OEM kerb mass not published
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2026
Generation
Not confirmed
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Length
5095 mm
5315 mm
Width
1800 mm
1830 mm
Height
1730 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3050 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
194 mm
197 mm
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not confirmed
2740 kg
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
1400 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
6.2 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf springs
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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12V Accessory Socket
12V
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AC Type
Air conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Air conditioning
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Electric Folding Mirrors
Standard
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Engine Warranty
5
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Front Power Outlet
12V
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Power Mirrors
Standard
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Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Air conditioning
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Mirror
Standard
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
12V
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
steed-5
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
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Towbar
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
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Trim Level
base
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Engine
2.0-litre turbo diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1999 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Manual
Drivetrain
4x2
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
10.2 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.6 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
76 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Over 1100 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Airbags
2 front airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
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Central Locking
Remote
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
2 front airbags
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
2 front airbags
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Driver
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
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Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
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Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way front seats
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather-trimmed
Interior Colour Options
Black trim
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-way front seats
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way front seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way front seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat
Manual 4-way front seats
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
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.
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Interior Trim Colour
Black trim
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Interior Colours
Black trim
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leatherette
Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Not Available
1
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
9-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
9-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
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Touchscreen
SYNC
9-inch
Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Standard
-
Headlights
Not Available
No
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
29.6 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
194 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
194 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
17
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Service Intervals
12 months / 10 000 km
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Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Warranty Years
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Warranty
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Steed 5
T6 Single Cab
Ownership Role
Base
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Price Zar
307950 ZAR
314900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical South African derivative
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Starting Price
307950
314900
Starting Price Zar
307950
314900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Steed 5 and T6 Single Cab 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 T6 Single Cab 54.
Efficiency index: Steed 5 54 vs T6 Single Cab 66.
Safety-equipment index: Steed 5 32 vs T6 Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Steed 5 48 vs T6 Single Cab 55.
Ownership-cover index: Steed 5 65 vs T6 Single Cab not separately scored.
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
T6 Single Cab leads by 2 points
Steed 5 and T6 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
T6 Single Cab +2
Efficiency
T6 Single Cab +12
Safety
Level
Practicality
T6 Single Cab +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
Steed 5
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
48/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJAC T6 Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 51 pts
vs 49 pts for Steed 5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T6 Single Cab leads. However, Steed 5 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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