GWM Steed 6 vs JAC T8 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

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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
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JAC T8 Double Cab in South Africa

JAC T8 Double Cab

T8 2.0L CTi Super Lux 4x2 Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 434,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 104 kW 🔧 320 Nm ⛽ 15.38 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Steed 6 vs JAC T8 Double Cab: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Recorded price context Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900 · T8 Double Cab: current from ZAR 349,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Steed 6 T8 Double Cab
Maximum Power Steed 6105 kW T8 Double Cab104 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Steed 6310 Nm T8 Double Cab320 Nm
Engine Size Steed 61996 cc T8 Double Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Steed 68.5 km/l T8 Double Cab15.38 km/l
Ground Clearance Steed 6200 mm T8 Double Cab220 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

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 T8 Double 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. Current South African T8 Double Cab range verified on 7 September 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. No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since 2020 Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg 1720 kg -
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Not Applicable
Body Style Not confirmed Double-cab bakkie
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Double-cab pickup
Spec Steed 6 T8 Double Cab
Length 4970 mm 5325 mm
Width 1770 mm 1880 mm
Height 1700 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase 3030 mm 3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1720 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 2755 kg
Payload Capacity 1000 kg 900 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Doors 4 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 6.2 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1100 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 950 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Steed 6 and T8 Double Cab comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Index Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

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Steed 6 vs T8 Double Cab questions

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