GWM Steed 6 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

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
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab in South Africa

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 81 kW 🔧 200 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Steed 6 vs Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab: the short answer

Steed 6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.

Recorded price context Steed 6: last listed from ZAR 329,900 · Triton Single Cab: current from ZAR 499,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Steed 6 Triton Single Cab
Maximum Power Steed 6105 kW Triton Single Cab81 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque Steed 6310 Nm Triton Single Cab200 Nm @ 1000-3750 rpm
Engine Size Steed 61996 cc Triton Single Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Steed 68.5 km/l Triton Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Steed 6200 mm Triton Single Cab200 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 6

2.0T Double Cab 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab

2.4L 4x2 GL M/T

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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)

Specification evidence leader

Steed 6

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

Triton Single Cab

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

Which One's Right for You?

Steed 6

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

Triton Single Cab

  • 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 Triton Single Cab
Model Introduced Year 2013 2024
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. Sixth-generation Triton
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. Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024.
Facelift Launched Since 2020 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Pickup Single-cab pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Pickup / LCV One-ton single-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg 1720 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Light commercial vehicle
Spec Steed 6 Triton Single Cab
Length 4970 mm 5320 mm
Width 1770 mm 1865 mm
Height 1700 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase 3030 mm 3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 174 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 75 l
Boot/Cargo Space 0 l 1904 l
Kerb Weight 1720 kg 1625 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 2570 kg
Payload Capacity 1000 kg 945 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m 6.35 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1007 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1100 mm 1059 mm
Rear Legroom 950 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Steed 6 and Triton 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 6 49 vs Triton Single Cab 34.

Efficiency index: Steed 6 37 vs Triton Single Cab 49.

Safety-equipment index: Steed 6 60 vs Triton Single Cab 32.

Practicality index: Steed 6 75 vs Triton Single Cab 72.

Ownership-cover index: Steed 6 46 vs Triton 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 9 points

Steed 6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triton Single Cab remains close.

Evidence leader 55 /100
Lead 9 points
Data 91% source coverage
55
#1 Evidence leader

Steed 6

91% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 75 Check Efficiency 37
Performance 49
Efficiency 37
Safety 60
Practicality 75
Ownership 46
Leads by 9 points
46
#2

Triton Single Cab

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 72 Check Safety 32
Performance 34
Efficiency 49
Safety 32
Practicality 72
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Steed 6 +15 Efficiency Triton Single Cab +12 Safety Steed 6 +28 Practicality Steed 6 +3

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 60/100
Practicality 75/100
Ownership 46/100

Triton Single Cab

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 72/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Steed 6 leads the specification evidence index with 55 pts vs 46 pts for Triton Single Cab

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Steed 6 leads. However, Triton 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 Triton Single Cab questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.