GWM Steed 6 vs Foton Tunland G7 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

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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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Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab in South Africa

Foton Tunland G7 Single Cab

4x2 Hi-Rider Manual Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 329,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 390 Nm
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Decision summary

GWM Steed 6 vs Foton Tunland G7 Single 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 · Tunland G7 Single Cab: current from ZAR 329,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Steed 6 Tunland G7 Single Cab
Maximum Power Steed 6105 kW Tunland G7 Single Cab120 kW
Maximum Torque Steed 6310 Nm Tunland G7 Single Cab390 Nm
Engine Size Steed 61996 cc Tunland G7 Single Cab2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Steed 68.5 km/l Tunland G7 Single CabNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Steed 6200 mm Tunland G7 Single Cab210 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

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Spec Steed 6 Tunland G7 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. Current 5,340 mm Tunland G7 single cab on a 3,110 mm wheelbase with rear leaf springs.
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. Current South African Tunland G7 Single Cab range, with no separate facelift identified.
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 Tunland G7 Single Cab
Length 4970 mm 5340 mm
Width 1770 mm 1940 mm
Height 1700 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase 3030 mm 3110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 76 l
Kerb Weight 1720 kg 1800 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2250 kg 2980 kg
Payload Capacity 1000 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6 m Not Officially Disclosed
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 1 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Steed 6 and Tunland G7 Single Cab comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

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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.

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What the evidence means

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Steed 6 vs Tunland G7 Single Cab questions

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