A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
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T60 Utility Single Cab 4x4Diesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 358,900ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW🔧 410 Nm⛽ 12.35 km/l
＋Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
GWM Steed 5 vs LDV T60 Utility Single Cab: the short answer
T60 Utility Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Steed 5 remains close.
Recorded price context
Steed 5:
last listed from
ZAR 307,950
·
T60 Utility Single Cab:
current from
ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Maximum Power
Steed 5110 kW
T60 Utility Single Cab120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Steed 5320 Nm
T60 Utility Single Cab410 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
Steed 5Not Officially Disclosed
T60 Utility Single Cab1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Steed 512.5 km/l
T60 Utility Single Cab12.35 km/l
Ground Clearance
Steed 5194 mm
T60 Utility Single Cab215 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
GWM Steed 5
2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Steed 5
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T60 Utility Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Steed 5
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T60 Utility Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Steed 5 generation
Current South African T60 Utility Single Cab generation.
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.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Current model cycle
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single-cab pickup
Two-seat 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
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
OEM kerb mass not published
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Pickup
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Length
5095 mm
5395 mm
Width
1800 mm
1900 mm
Height
1730 mm
1830 mm
Wheelbase
3050 mm
3155 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
194 mm
215 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
174 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
0 l
1840 l
Kerb Weight
1800 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2850 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
1050 kg
1170 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
2 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf spring rigid axle
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Air conditioning
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Air conditioning
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Standard
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Front Power Outlet
12V
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
Standard
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Air conditioning
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Manual Aircon
Air conditioning
-
Mirror
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Power Socket 12v
12V
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
steed-5
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
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
-
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Engine
2.0-litre turbo diesel
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1996 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
120 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
410 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Power
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
63.83 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
218.09 Nm/tonne
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
T60 Utility Single Cab
Gearbox
Manual
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range part-time 4WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
4x2
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.48:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
Part-time four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.35 km/l
City Mileage
10.2 km/l
11.49 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.6 km/l
13.33 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
73 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
13 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
12.5 km/l
12.35 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
73
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
901.23
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
858.82 km
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Airbags
2 front airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Remote
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
2 front airbags
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2 front airbags
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
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Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
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
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way front seats
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane
Interior Colour Options
Black trim
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-way front seats
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way front seats
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way front seats
Manual
Driver Seat
Manual 4-way front seats
-
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
-
Interior Colours
Black trim
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Fabric
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Infotainment System
SYNC
10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Available
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
3
Blanc White; Candy Apple Red; Jewel Blue; Lava Grey; Metal Black
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Standard
-
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
27 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
21.3 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
194 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
194 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Mechanical
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Service Interval
12 months / 10 000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 10 000 km
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Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Warranty Years
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 200000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
213 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Steed 5
T60 Utility Single Cab
Ownership Role
Base
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
307950 ZAR
358900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical South African derivative
Current go-live price
Starting Price
307950
358900
Starting Price Zar
307950
358900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Steed 5 and T60 Utility Single Cab comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 T60 Utility Single Cab 68.
Efficiency index: Steed 5 54 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 49.
Safety-equipment index: Steed 5 32 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 52.
Practicality index: Steed 5 60 vs T60 Utility Single Cab 79.
Ownership-cover index: Steed 5 65 vs T60 Utility 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.
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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
T60 Utility Single Cab leads by 11 points
T60 Utility Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Steed 5 remains close.
Performance
T60 Utility Single Cab +16
Efficiency
Steed 5 +5
Safety
T60 Utility Single Cab +20
Practicality
T60 Utility Single Cab +19
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T60 Utility Single Cab
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
52/100
Practicality
79/100
Steed 5
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV T60 Utility Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 52 pts for Steed 5
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T60 Utility 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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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.
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