GWM Steed 5 vs JAC T9 Double Cab

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 5 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
VS
JAC T9 Double Cab in South Africa

JAC T9 Double Cab

T9 2.0L CTi Hunter 4x2 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 629,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 144 kW 🔧 487 Nm ⛽ 12.66 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Steed 5 vs JAC T9 Double Cab: the short answer

T9 Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Steed 5.

Recorded price context Steed 5: last listed from ZAR 307,950 · T9 Double Cab: current from ZAR 549,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Steed 5 T9 Double Cab
Maximum Power Steed 5110 kW T9 Double Cab144 kW @ 3014 rpm
Maximum Torque Steed 5320 Nm T9 Double Cab487 Nm
Engine Size Steed 5Not Officially Disclosed T9 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Steed 512.5 km/l T9 Double Cab12.66 km/l
Ground Clearance Steed 5194 mm T9 Double Cab210 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Steed 5

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

T9 Double Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Steed 5

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

T9 Double 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Steed 5 T9 Double 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. No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Body Style Single-cab pickup Double-cab bakkie
Body Type Cab Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name -
Color Note Historical colour availability varied by model year and production batch. -
Dealer Stock Note Base grade in the historical South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment Pickup Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg OEM kerb mass not published -
Vehicle Type Pickup Double-cab pickup
Model Introduced Year Not confirmed 2026
Generation Not confirmed Current South African T9 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Not Applicable
Spec Steed 5 T9 Double Cab
Length 5095 mm 5330 mm
Width 1800 mm 1965 mm
Height 1730 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase 3050 mm 3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 194 mm 210 mm
Seating Capacity 2 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Doors 2 doors Not Officially Disclosed
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 Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not confirmed 2945 kg
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 1000 kg
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 3500 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 6.2 m
Front Headroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Steed 5 and T9 Double 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 T9 Double Cab 74.

Efficiency index: Steed 5 54 vs T9 Double Cab 54.

Safety-equipment index: Steed 5 32 vs T9 Double Cab 85.

Practicality index: Steed 5 48 vs T9 Double Cab 86.

Ownership-cover index: Steed 5 65 vs T9 Double 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

T9 Double Cab leads by 27 points

T9 Double Cab has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Steed 5.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 27 points
Data 59% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

T9 Double Cab

59% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Practicality 86 Check Efficiency 54
Performance 74
Efficiency 54
Safety 85
Practicality 86
Leads by 27 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 T9 Double Cab +22 Efficiency Level Safety T9 Double Cab +53 Practicality T9 Double Cab +38

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T9 Double Cab

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 85/100
Practicality 86/100

Steed 5

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index JAC T9 Double Cab leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 49 pts for Steed 5

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T9 Double 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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Steed 5 vs T9 Double Cab 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.