Foton Tunland G7 vs GWM Steed
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The GWM Steed wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 60%, worth about R 8 462 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tunland G7 | Steed | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 319 900 | R 307 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 5 591/m | R 5 382/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 78% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 60% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 192 250 | R 200 711 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 127 650 | R 107 239 |
| Value after 5 years | R 147 213 | R 158 841 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Foton Tunland G7 →
Foton's 2024 return to SA started with the G7, priced from R319,900 as a single cab and R399,900 as a double cab. Every version uses a 120kW 2.0 turbodiesel. Early sales have been respectable for a returning brand, helped by CMH's dealer backing and a 5-year warranty.
Known for: sub-r400k double cab value
GWM Steed →
GWM's bakkie stalwart has been on sale in SA in various forms since 2007, spanning Steed 3, 5, 5E and 6 versions. Today only the Steed 5 workhorse remains, one of the cheapest one-ton bakkies you can buy new. Small businesses buy it on price, though resale lags the established Japanese options.
Known for: long-running budget workhorse bakkie
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Foton Tunland G7 or the GWM Steed?
The GWM Steed. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 60% for the Foton Tunland G7, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Foton Tunland G7 loses about R 127 650 over three years and the GWM Steed loses about R 107 239. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Foton Tunland G7 runs about R 5 591 per month and the GWM Steed about R 5 382, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.