Undoubtedly one of the M4’s main attractions, this crossover’s cheeky looks are certain to generate lots of talk and turn many heads. It is a very compact vehicle, with an overall length of less than four metres, but with an SUV-rivalling ground clearance of more than 180 mm and stylish 16-inch alloy wheels, it certainly packs lots of attitude into those compact dimensions.

Considering the M4’s high-value pricing, the design detailing will come as a surprise. The squared-off front-end features a gaping lower airdam flanked by fog lamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Skid-plates in a contrasting silver hue are fitted front and rear and black cladding around the sills and wheelarches round off the SUV look. Due to the C-pillar being blacked-out the M4 gains a trendy “floating-roof” appearance that is further enhanced by the standard fitment of practical roof rails.

The M4 is offered in South Africa in a choice of four vibey colours: Titanium White, Sky Silver, Jazz Red and Fashion Orange.

The style and modern design continues inside, where the M4 boasts a sporty instrument cluster with overlapping dials and an integrated digital speedometer display. The facia design features a V-shaped centre section with neatly seperated control interfaces for the audio (including a large digital screen) and ventilation systems. Vertically slanted ventilation outlets are located either side of the centre hangdown section. Neat black cloth upholstery and the use of silver trim accents on the facia and doors create an upmarket ambience.

The M4 is more compact than other small crossovers, yet it remains a practical daily driver, with good levels of head-, shoulder- and legroom all-round. The boot measures a claimed 310 litres, and a spare wheel is located under its floor. The rear seat is split 60:40 an can fold down to increase cargo space. As a direct consequence of the compact exterior dimensions and elevated ride height, visibility out of the M4 is excellent. Further boosting inner-city manoeuvrability is hydraulically assisted power steering.

As customers have come to expect from GWM, the M4 boasts a comprehensive standard features count, including air-conditioning, electric windows/mirrors and an audio system with USB and auxiliarly plug-in support as well Bluetooth capability. Driver comfort is further boosted by the fitment of a rake-adjustable steering wheel. Rear park assist helps drivers avoid those expensive parking scrapes.

The M4 is powered by GWM’s trusty 1,5-litre VVT-i engine that delivers 71,3 kW at 6 000 rpm and 138 Nm of torque to the front wheels via a slick five-speed manual transmission. The engine features variable valve timing, benefitting not only performance but also fuel economy. The M4 sips fuel at the rate of 7,2 litres/100 km (combined cycle) depending on driving style and environment, translating to a CO2 emissions figure of 172 g/km. A top speed of 170 km/h is claimed.

As is the case with all GWM vehicles, the M4 has been designed to meet global safety standards and boasts a comprehensive safety package. Dual front airbags and disc brakes all-round backed by ABS with EBD are fitted. Isofix child-seat mountings are mounted at the rear and the front seatbelts are height-adjustable. The rear doors also feature child locks.

Fog lights front and rear boost visibility in poor weather conditions while security is provided by a standard immobiliser, with the further convenience of remote central locking and a car locating function.

Introducing the new GWM Steed 5 Single Cab Facelift. With hard work in mind, we’ve created the ultimate workhorse tool to assist in growing your business from strength to strength and to move you and your family from A to B in style and comfort. Based on a rugged ladder-frame chassis and featuring a double-insulated load bin with several tie-down points, the Steed 5 Facelift is ready to handle the big jobs so you don’t have to. All Steed 5 Single Cab Facelift models now vaunt a more refined and polished look with the upgraded bigger grille. Additional features include remote control locking, radio and USB, two low tone speakers, electric windows, electric adjustable side mirrors, and electric height adjustable headlamps. With this tough, feature-packed workhorse you could just about take over the world!

The new GWM Steed 5 Facelift Single Cab takes the sweat out of a tough day by offering a comprehensive Steed 5 Facelift: Website Updates standard specification, event at entry level. It all begins with the spaciousness of the cabin, which offers excellent head, shoulder, and leg room as well as a number of storage spaces for odds and ends. There’s no shoulder rubbing in a Steed 5 – all models feature comfortable individual bucket seats, and a neat, padded centre armrest that doubles as a large storage box between the seats. Most models feature a heated rear window, power steering, air-conditioning, and an audio system (radio with USB/SD support on the 2.2 MPi model, and radio/CD with USB support on all other models). In addition to the above, the 2.2-Litre petrol and 2.0-Litre diesel models also include power windows and electric mirror adjustment – standard.

The Facelift Single Cab (MPi) Workhorse is powered by GWM’s proven 2.2-Litre petrol engine that develops 74 kW and 180 Nm of Torque. This engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a combined-cycle fuel consumption figure of 9.9 L/ 100 kms. The GWM Steed 5 Single Cab Workhorse takes the sweat out of a tough day by offering a comprehensive standard specification, even at entry level. The Workhorse has been designed to tackle challenges head-on, so leave the hard work to the new Steed 5 Facelift.

Workhorses such as these spend a lot of time on the road. At GWM we take road safety very seriously and have thus equipped our 2.2-Litre petrol model with 73 kW and 180 Nm of Torque is furnished with high-strength door anti-collision beams, electric height adjustable headlamps, remote control central locking, and an engine immobliser. Furthermore, all Steed 5 Single Cabs feature fog lamps to boost visibility during poor weather conditions and adjustable safety belts.

Handsome, isn’t it? The Steed 5 looks good. End of story. From the sporty grille to its masculine and toned contours, the Steed 5 is a robust-looking machine. But do not be fooled: this attractive leisure vehicle is also a hard worker, and can handle a one-tonne load with ease.

To help you secure your load, whether it’s the weekend’s camping or mountain biking gear, the Steed 5 comes with several tie-down points. Double insulation protects the load bin against the heaviest loads you can throw its way.

All Steed 5 Double Cabs feature comprehensive colour coding, front and rear fog lamps. The colour palette includes Sky Silver, Noble Grey and Titanium White.

Whether the Steed 5 Double Cab is used for business or pleasure, the comprehensive standard specification ensures that occupant comfort is never in doubt. It starts with the spaciousness of the cabin, which offers excellent head-, shoulder- and legroom all-round as well as a number of storage spaces for odds and ends. A neat padded centre armrest doubles as a large storage box between the seats.

All models feature a heated rear window, power steering, leather upholstery, air-conditioning, electric windows and a radio/CD audio system (with USB support).

The Steed 5 Double Cab is offered with a range of two engines, catering for a wide variety of needs.

The entry level model is powered by GWM’s proven 2,2-litre petrol engine that develops 78 kW and 190 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a five-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels. The combined-cycle fuel consumption figure for this model is an economical 10,2 L/100 km.

And last, but not least, is GWM’s very popular and in-house developed 2,0-litre VGT (variable geometry turbo) diesel power plant that punches out a strong 105 kW and 310 Nm of torque. This engine is exclusively mated with a six-speed manual transmission and the 2,0-litre VGT engine boasts exceptionally low fuel consumption of only 8,3 L/100 km.

Double Cabs are loved in South Africa because they match our active lifestyles. This means that, along the line, they will also do duty as family vehicles. Consequently, safety is a high priority. GWM has equipped the Steed 5 Double Cab 2,2-litre petrol and 2,0-litre VGT turbodiesel models with a comprehensive safety package that includes dual front airbags and ABS with EBD (except the 2.2 Double Cab). Furthermore, all Steed 5 Double Cabs feature fog lamps to boost visibility during poor weather conditions and adjustable safety belts. Rear door child locks are also standard.

To make sure your pride and joy doesn’t find a new owner without your consent, central locking and an immobiliser are standard fitment.

With its finely chiselled exterior features, the GWM Steed 5E boasts a powerful presence. The front bumper features integrated fog lamps and a wider, hungry looking lower airdam that is neatly accentuated by twin chrome-finished strakes on either side. The narrow grille aperture, flanked by darkened headlamps, further boosts the sophisticated appearance.

But that’s not all… when it comes to the Steed 5E, beauty truly resides in the details – notice the integrated indicators in the side mirrors and the aerial that has been embedded in the upper right-hand corner of the windscreen.

All Steed 5E models boast comprehensive colour coding, 16-inch alloy wheels and front and rear fog lamps. Flagship Xscape variants further add factory fit side steps and a rear roll bar.

The Steed 5E’s cabin boasts numerous comfort- and refinement-boosting enhancements, as well as beautifully detailed design features. Note the sophisticated piano-black trim on the facia, centre console and door panels. Leather padding extends to the doors and all the various hidey-holes have rubber matting to stop your valuables from rattling about.

The Steed 5E is available in two trim levels, SX and Xscape. The SX boasts a comprehensive standard specifications package that includes climate control, a radio with USB/Aux support, remote audio controls, electric windows/mirrors, heated rear window and rake-adjustable steering wheel.

In addition to the above, the flagship Xscape derivatives further add leather upholstery and a comprehensive, full-colour touch-screen audio system with USB/Aux, Bluetooth and SD card functionality.

The Steed 5E is offered with two engine options, catering for a wide variety of needs.

For the petrolheads out there, GWM’s proven 2,4-litre (4G69) four-cylinder engine is on offer. It delivers 93 kW of power and 200 Nm torque. A slick five-speed manual transmission is employed to send power to the rear wheels. This 2,4-litre engine consumes 10,7 L/100 km on the combined cycle.

GWM’s very popular and in-house developed 2,0-litre VGT (variable geometry turbo) diesel powerplant that punches out a strong 105 kW and 305 Nm of torque is also available. This engine is exclusively mated with a six-speed manual transmission. The 2,0-litre VGT engine boasts exceptionally low fuel consumption of only 8,3 L/100 km.

All Xscape models boast the added convenience of a rear differential lock.

With a refined and luxurious Steed 5E, you’ll always be eager to explore new destinations with friends and family. Safety is therefore a high priority. GWM has equipped the Steed 5E with a comprehensive safety package that includes dual front airbags and ABS with EBD. Furthermore, all Steed 5E models feature fog lamps to boost visibility during poor weather conditions and adjustable safety belts. Rear door child locks are also standard. Xscape models further add tyre pressure monitoring and an automatically dimming rear-view mirror.

To make sure your pride and joy doesn’t find a new owner without your consent, central locking and an immobiliser are standard fitment.

GWM’s new Steed 6 is a bakkie like no other… With its bold, louvred grille and accentuated wheelarches, it stands its ground by displaying a forceful presence that’s not for the faint-hearted. Adding to the visual appeal are neatly integrated LED strips, high-intensity projector-style headlamps and a finely sculpted lower airdam that incorporates a SUV-like skid plate. And that’s just the front-end…

The Steed 6 is one of the biggest bakkies on the local market, but its generous dimensions are not only there for show. Courtesy of an especially long wheelbase, the Steed 6 offers stretch-out rear legroom.

All Steed 6 models boast comprehensive colour coding, 16-inch alloy wheels and front and rear fog lamps. Flagship Xscape variants further add factory fit side steps, roof rails and a rear roll bar.

Step inside the Steed 6 and discover a cabin that would do a top-notch luxury SUV proud. The facia design is European, with two deep-set analogue instrumentation gauges flanking a comprehensive trip computer. Unique to this segment is the leather-covering of the instrumentation binnacle, a detail touch that reinforces the Steed 6’s upmarket intentions. Other examples of this premium focus include a leather-wrapped, four-spoke multi-function steering wheel and piano-black trim on the facia.

Two trim levels are offered, with the SX derivatives boasting such items as climate control, radio/CD with Bluetooth and height-adjustable driver’s seat. Flagship Xscape variants offer a full-house package that includes leather upholstery, electric driver seat adjustment, cruise control and auto lights/wipers.

The Steed 6 is powered by GWM’s 2,0-litre VGT engine that has received widespread acclaim. This direct-injection, variable geometry turbo engine delivers 105 kW and a meaty 305 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is fitted. This engine uses 8,8 L/100 km in the combined fuel cycle.

All SX-badged derivatives feature a rear differential lock.

The Steed 6 offers the most comprehensive safety package that has ever been offered on a GWM product in South Africa.

The flagship Xscape derivatives boast sophisticated Bosch ESC (electronic stability control), tyre pressure monitoring and no fewer than six airbags (dual front, side & curtain). All Steed 6’s are equipped with Isofix rear child seat anchors. Front and rear fog lamps are fitted to all models, as are eye-catching LED driving lamps.

To make sure your pride and joy doesn’t find a new owner without your consent, central locking and an immobiliser are standard fitment.

In its latest guise the H5 remains instantly recognisable courtesy of its trademark vertical tail lamps and sloping nose design. Visually the upgraded model can be easily identified by the chrome strip above the lower front airdam, redesigned rear LED lamps and new tailgate spoiler. Still priced to compete against so-called soft-roaders, the H5 is in reality a rather different proposition altogether, offering more rugged underpinnings and a full-size SUV body.

With near 200 mm of ground clearance and striking 17-inch alloy wheels as standard, the H5 is not only a pretty face, but a vehicle that boosts driver confidence when the going gets rough. The H5’s impressive approach and departure angles make it an easy vehicle to manoeuvre in extreme off-road conditions. For added peace of mind a full-size spare wheel is fitted to the vehicle.

The H5 is available in Pearl Black, Sky Silver, Titanium White, Noble Grey, Blue or Red.

The upgraded H5 features numerous interior enhancements, including revised trim (chrome and piano black accenting), a rev counter that indicates the optimal engine speed, more sophisticated indicator/wiper column stalks, frameless wiper blades and even a redesigned remote control key.

The standard features list rivals many a German luxury saloon. Included are; power steering, climate control, electric windows and side mirrors, a six-speaker, touch-screen info-tainment system with DVD player/MP3 player/USB/Aux, reverse park assist camera with audible warnings, light sensing auto headlights, steering-mounted audio controls and Bluetooth, leather upholstery and door inserts, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever knob, driver and passenger lumbar support, seatbelt reminder and height adjustment system, adjustable steering column, rear auxiliary power point, rear demister, rain-sensing wipers, 60/40 split rear seats, 10 tie-down points in the rear cargo compartment, map reading lights, tinted side and rear windows for UV protection and a rear centre armrest with two cup holders.

The 2,0 VGT models further add a rear view mirror auto dimming function with individual tyre pressure monitoring and temperature readings, an instantaneous fuel consumption read-out on the instrument panel and an airbag disable function. In addition, the H5 Auto Diesel features cruise control.

The H5 is offered with two engine options, a 2,4-litre naturally aspirated petrol (4G69) powerplant, and the company’s highly rated 2,0-litre VGT turbodiesel, the latter of which has been upgraded by the fitment of a Honeywell turbocharger (on automatic models) which improves overall driveability and responsiveness.

GWM’s 2,0-litre VGT engine delivers a maximum power output of 105 kW at 4 000 rpm with maximum torque of 310 Nm available from 1 800 to 2 800 rpm. This super efficient four-cylinder engine meets stringent Europe IV emission standards and carries EU certification. It features dual overhead camshafts, high-pressure common rail injection, variable geometry turbocharger (VGT), NVH noise control, an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and an automatic valve clearance compensator.

The 2,4-litre 4G69 petrol engine reaches a maximum power output of 100 kW at 5 250 rpm and maximum torque of 200 Nm at 4 000 rpm.

H5 petrol models (both 4×2 and 4×4) are equipped with the company’s five-speed manual transmission while the diesel models make use of either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. For the more hardcore adventurers out there, there is further good news in that the flagship H5 2,0 VGT manual 4×4 model now also offers a low-range ratio to help tackle those serious obstacles.

With an impressive four-star rating following crash testing by Australia’s ANCAP organisation, the H5 comes with proven safety credentials. Standard features include dual SRS airbags, side impact protection bars, Isofix child seat anchors, ABS with EBD (electronic brake force distribution) and pre-tensioning front seatbelts with load limiters.

Fog lights front and rear boost visibility in poor weather conditions. The rear park sensors (with camera view) limit the chances of parking scrapes and the doors auto-lock at speeds above 15 km/h. Security is provided by a standard immobiliser, with the further convenience of remote central locking.