GWM Steed 5 has been discontinued — this model is no longer sold new in South Africa. All specifications, variants and pricing shown below are for historical reference. See current GWM models still on sale.
Pickup Diesel Manual 2-seat

GWM Steed 5

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Model year 2026 Body style Single-cab pickup
GWM Steed 5 is a South African Pickup model with confirmed local variants and ownership context.
ZAR 307,950 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 307,950
Torque:320Nm (236 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:194mm (7.6″) Power:110kW (148 bhp)

Hover or tap any pill for a plain-English explanation. Bracketed values show common equivalents (bhp, lb-ft, inches, cu ft).

Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 12.5 km/l (29 mpg)
City 10.2 km/l (24 mpg)
Highway 14.6 km/l (34 mpg)

Historical pricing is retained for reference, not as a current dealer offer. Verify the exact used vehicle's condition, equipment and build date before purchase.

View Current GWM Models Model Range PDF

Source-backed vehicle data • Verified by the Hagalu team

GWM Steed 5

GWM Steed 5 is a South African Pickup model with confirmed local variants and ownership context.

The GWM Steed 5 sits in the South African market as a straightforward GWM workhorse pickup. It is not a car to understand only by its badge; it makes more sense when viewed through the job it is expected to do. For many shoppers that job is carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs. Appeals to buyers who put budget and utility ahead of showroom fashion, so the strongest buying case comes from matching the body style, fuel type and grade to the week the vehicle will actually live through. In the current South African range the Steed 5 as a pickup with diesel power. That combination gives the buyer a useful starting point. A bakkie buyer will think about payload, towing and surface durability. An SUV buyer will care about seating comfort, visibility and long-trip luggage space. A van or bus buyer will look harder at door openings, uptime and passenger or cargo layout. The same model badge can therefore mean different things to a private owner, a fleet manager and a small-business operator. Buyers should check the latest South African price list for the available derivatives, because stock and equipment can move during a model year. The smart comparison is not only cheapest against dearest. It is whether the derivative has the correct gearbox, drivetrain, seating arrangement and service support. In South Africa, the right vehicle often has to cope with school traffic, highway stretches, rough tar, gravel turn-offs and hot-weather air-conditioning use in the same month. A clean listing should help the shopper narrow that decision before they phone a dealer. Cabin and equipment expectations should stay realistic. Screens, upholstery, wheel design, safety systems and convenience features can vary by grade. That is why the Steed 5 should be checked against the exact derivative before a buyer assumes a feature is standard. Colours can also move with production batch and dealer stock, especially on new or limited-run vehicles. Neutral colours are usually easier to find, while launch or special colours may need a specific order. The final reason to shortlist the GWM Steed 5 is practical fit. It should make daily driving easier, not merely look good on a comparison table. If it will work for a living, focus on payload, service intervals, tyres and downtime. If it will carry family, focus on rear-seat access, comfort and safety equipment. If it will travel long distances, focus on cruising comfort, fuel range and dealer support outside the big metros. Ownership should also be read through cost and support. A GWM Steed 5 buyer will usually care about more than the monthly instalment: insurance, tyres, servicing, resale confidence, parts availability and dealer proximity all affect the real value of the car. These details are less glamorous than wheels or screens, but they decide whether the Steed 5 remains easy to live with after the first few months. The best page for this model should therefore explain the buying context in plain language and let the technical rows carry the fine detail. For shoppers comparing alternatives, the Steed 5 should be placed next to vehicles with the same body style and ownership role. A pickup with diesel power is not always cross-shopped against the cheapest car in the brand range; it is usually compared with models that solve the same transport problem. That is the practical way to decide whether the Steed 5 is the right fit, too much vehicle, or not enough vehicle for the work.

GWM Steed 5 — Quick Facts

GWM Steed 5 Variants & Prices

Pick up to 3 variants, hit Compare Variants and you'll get a proper side-by-side spec breakdown.

Maximum 3 variants reached
Uncheck one of the selected variants below before choosing another.
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT Discontinued Base Diesel Manual ZAR 307,950last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT Discontinued Base Diesel Manual ZAR 307,950last listed
2 variants selected

GWM Steed 5 Specifications

Length
5095 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1730 mm
Wheelbase
3050 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
194 mm
Seating Capacity
2 seats
Doors
2 doors
Driving fit

Where the GWM Steed 5 Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

The best buyer for the Steed 5 is someone who has a clear use case: carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs. It suits shoppers who compare practical ownership needs before paying for extra trim or image. For the GWM Steed 5, the best buyer is someone who can match the vehicle to a known routine instead of shopping only by advertised price or exterior style.

City
In city use, the Steed 5 should be judged on loading needs, parking length, rear visibility and how easily it copes with tight streets. A good daily vehicle must be easy to place in traffic, comfortable in heat, and simple to live with when parking, loading people or dealing with short trips. For the Steed 5, city use also means potholes, tight shopping-centre ramps, speed humps, heat-soaked traffic and short trips where fuel use can rise. The most comfortable derivative is the one that combines the right gearbox response, seating position and parking support with tyre sizes that do not punish everyday surfaces.
Highway
On highways, look at overtaking confidence, cabin noise, loaded stability and fuel range. Long South African trips expose weak seats, noisy cabins and engines that work too hard, so cruising comfort and range matter as much as headline equipment. A buyer who drives between provinces or carries family on holiday should also consider noise, seat support, spare-wheel arrangements, overtaking response and how confidently the vehicle holds speed when loaded. Those details often separate two trims that look similar on paper.
Off-Road
For rough-road use, check gravel roads, work sites, farm tracks and muddy access roads. A raised body or tough badge is useful only when the tyres, clearance, drivetrain and load rating support the roads the owner actually drives. Where rougher roads are part of ownership, the buyer should check tyres, underbody clearance, approach to traction control and recovery practicality before relying on the body style. If the route is mainly tar, comfort and running costs should take priority over unused off-road image.

GWM Steed 5 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT — Should You Buy It?

Steed 5 is strongest when its body style and derivative match the buyer’s real work.

The GWM Steed 5 is a sensible shortlist item when its practical role is clear. It should not be bought only because of badge familiarity or a high equipment count. The better approach is to compare the exact grade, price, drivetrain and ownership terms against the job it must do every week. The fairest verdict on the GWM Steed 5 is therefore use-case driven. It can be a strong South African choice when the buyer chooses the correct derivative for the intended mix of city driving, freeway work, passengers, cargo and rough-road exposure. It becomes less convincing when bought only for styling or badge appeal without checking the practical numbers and ownership costs that will matter after delivery.

What's Good
  • ✓Clear bakkie role for carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs.
  • ✓Useful body style for South African ownership conditions.
  • ✓Derivative choice can be matched to budget and use.
  • ✓Straightforward comparison when fuel type and gearbox are checked carefully.
  • ✓Good fit for shoppers who prioritise practical ownership over image.
  • ✓Can support clean model pages when prices and specs stay current.
Watch Out For
  • ✕Final equipment can vary by derivative and model year.
  • ✕Colour and accessory availability may differ by dealer stock.
  • ✕Some buyers may need a more specialised grade for towing, payload or rough-road use.
  • ✕Full confidence still depends on the latest local price list and specification sheet.
  • ✕Running costs depend heavily on route, load and driving style.

GWM Steed 5 FAQs

The retained historical listing for the GWM Steed 5 2.0VGT Single Cab S 2WD 6MT shows R307,950, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

The best buyer for the Steed 5 is someone who has a clear use case: carrying work gear, towing, rural use and weekend family jobs. It suits shoppers who compare practical ownership needs before paying for extra trim or image. For the GWM Steed 5, the best buyer is someone who can match the vehicle to a known routine instead of shopping only by advertised price or exterior style.

In city use, the Steed 5 should be judged on loading needs, parking length, rear visibility and how easily it copes with tight streets. A good daily vehicle must be easy to place in traffic, comfortable in heat, and simple to live with when parking, loading people or dealing with short trips. For the Steed 5, city use also means potholes, tight shopping-centre ramps, speed humps, heat-soaked traffic and short trips where fuel use can rise. The most comfortable derivative is the one that combines the right gearbox response, seating position and parking support with tyre sizes that do not punish everyday surfaces.

On highways, look at overtaking confidence, cabin noise, loaded stability and fuel range. Long South African trips expose weak seats, noisy cabins and engines that work too hard, so cruising comfort and range matter as much as headline equipment. A buyer who drives between provinces or carries family on holiday should also consider noise, seat support, spare-wheel arrangements, overtaking response and how confidently the vehicle holds speed when loaded. Those details often separate two trims that look similar on paper.

Buyers researching the GWM Steed 5 often compare it with rivals such as Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab , Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab , Toyota Hilux Single Cab , Hyundai H-100 Deck , Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

Compare GWM Steed 5 with Similar Pickups

Tap any card to see a full head-to-head — specs, scores and a clear verdict on which one's worth your money.

GWM Steed 5
VS
Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab
Steed 5 vs Pik Up Single Cab
Diesel Pickup 9 Variants
Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab from ZAR 301,599
See full specs & who wins →
GWM Steed 5
VS
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
Steed 5 vs H-100 Chassis Cab
Diesel Pickup 2 Variants
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab from ZAR 367,900
See full specs & who wins →
GWM Steed 5
VS
Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Steed 5 vs Hilux Single Cab
Diesel Pickup 6 Variants
Toyota Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 379,700
See full specs & who wins →
GWM Steed 5
VS
Hyundai H-100 Deck
Steed 5 vs H-100 Deck
Diesel Pickup 2 Variants
Hyundai H-100 Deck from ZAR 389,900
See full specs & who wins →
GWM Steed 5
VS
Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab
Steed 5 vs Pik Up Double Cab
Diesel Pickup 12 Variants
Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab from ZAR 413,849
See full specs & who wins →

Also Worth Exploring in South Africa

Different body types — refreshed every visit so you discover something new.

Ford Territory Petrol
Ford Territory
Suv 3 Variants
From R534,900
KIA Pegas Petrol
KIA Pegas
Sedan 4 Variants
From R239,995
Volkswagen Crafter Diesel
Volkswagen Crafter
Van 11 Variants
From R861,200
KIA K2500 Diesel
KIA K2500
Van 3 Variants
From R424,995

Other Current GWM Models in South Africa

Models currently listed for sale in the South African range.

GWM H6 Hybrid
GWM
H6
SUV 3 Variants
Starting from ZAR 589,900
GWM H6 GT Petrol
GWM
H6 GT
SUV 2 Variants
Starting from ZAR 699,900
GWM H6 GT PHEV Hybrid
GWM
H6 GT PHEV
SUV 1 Variant
Starting from ZAR 799,900
GWM H6 PHEV Hybrid
GWM
H6 PHEV
SUV 2 Variants
Starting from ZAR 699,900
Archive

Discontinued & Earlier GWM Models

Historical model pages remain available without competing with vehicles currently on sale.

Full GWM range
GWM Cannon discontinued model reference in South Africa Cannon Discontinued Pickup GWM Cannon Alpha discontinued model reference in South Africa Cannon Alpha Discontinued Pickup GWM H1 discontinued model reference in South Africa H1 Discontinued SUV GWM H2 discontinued model reference in South Africa H2 Discontinued SUV GWM Jolion GT discontinued model reference in South Africa Jolion GT Discontinued SUV GWM Ora Good Cat discontinued model reference in South Africa Ora Good Cat Discontinued Hatchback GWM P Series discontinued model reference in South Africa P Series Discontinued Pickup GWM Steed 6 discontinued model reference in South Africa Steed 6 Discontinued Pickup

Data verified against: GWM Official South Africa Website

More from GWM