GWM Steed 6 vs JAC T6 Single 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 6 Discontinued model
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
VS
JAC T6 Single Cab in South Africa

JAC T6 Single Cab

T6 2.0L CTi 4x2 Lux Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 314,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 102 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 16.39 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Steed 6 vs JAC T6 Single Cab: the short answer

Steed 6 and T6 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900 · T6 Single Cab: current from ZAR 299,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Steed 6 T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power Steed 6105 kW T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Steed 6310 Nm T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size Steed 61996 cc T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Steed 68.5 km/l T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance Steed 6200 mm T6 Single Cab197 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)

Specification evidence leader

Steed 6

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

T6 Single Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

Steed 6

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

T6 Single Cab

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

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 6 T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2013 2026
Generation 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. South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Facelift History 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. Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since 2020 Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg 1720 kg -
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Not Applicable
Body Style Not confirmed Single-cab pickup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Light commercial vehicle
Spec Steed 6 T6 Single Cab
Length 4970 mm 5315 mm
Width 1770 mm 1830 mm
Height 1700 mm 1815 mm
Wheelbase 3030 mm 3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 197 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 76 l
Kerb Weight 1720 kg 1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 2740 kg
Payload Capacity 1000 kg 1000 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 1400 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 6.2 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1100 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 950 mm Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows Not confirmed 1 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Steed 6 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 6 49 vs T6 Single Cab 54.

Efficiency index: Steed 6 37 vs T6 Single Cab 66.

Safety-equipment index: Steed 6 58 vs T6 Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: Steed 6 75 vs T6 Single Cab 55.

Ownership-cover index: Steed 6 46 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

Steed 6 leads by 3 points

Steed 6 and T6 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 54 /100
Lead 3 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 3 points
51
#2

T6 Single Cab

61% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 66 Check Safety 32
Performance 54
Efficiency 66
Safety 32
Practicality 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T6 Single Cab +5 Efficiency T6 Single Cab +29 Safety Steed 6 +26 Practicality Steed 6 +20

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

T6 Single Cab

Performance 54/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Steed 6 leads the specification evidence index with 54 pts vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Steed 6 leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Steed 6 vs T6 Single 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.