Great Wall Steed (2016-2021)

Tyre pressure Sensor – In My Great WallSteed the tyre pressure sensor light on the dash has been on for a while, is there a way that I can have it reset or even isolated. And thinking of having a tow bar installed so I can purchase a caravan. (My question is what weight can I legally tow with it) Show details

Best ute for the money – 3 years of ownership no issues. Ute for the money is great and works perfectly for inner city garden business. Don't tow anything heavy and don't need to drive off road. payed 20k with 12k on the clock. Show details

DPF problems – Everything but one thing is great. I've had it for 4 years and only one problem and that is the DPF. If I do no short trips, there is no problem. BUT, If I do lots of short trips, I always need to do do the DPF manually. Twice, the DPF warning light has come on while I was travelling on a 100km road. (I live in a small town in the country) … Read more

This is really really dangerous and the federal government needs to do something about this.

I went from 100 km/hr down to 20 km/hr is a few seconds.

I did the manual DPF and all was fine.

But being forced to go only 20 km/hr in a 100 km zone is wrong in my opinion.

So, from this one safety issue alone, I wouldn't buy this car again, even though it is pretty good in my opinion.

In fact, I think cars which force you to go from 100 km/hr to 20 km/hr must be band.

Very reliable and a great diesel 4x4 UTE – I bought my STEED 4x4 duel cab ute in 2019 and has approx. 65000Kms on the clock. The GW steed has performed really well over the few years with only a few problems to mention. It has mainly been used for highway or general road use but i have also taken it offroad on mild 4x4 tracks and it has performed well. The worst problem ive had recently… Read more

has been, a cheap plastic type radiator type hose, located at the top/rear of the engine, has failed twice in 6mnths. The pipe is poorly designed which is a plastic based pipe and is not the usual radiator type hose. A plastic hose on a hot engine doesnt end well. The hose has rubber grommets/seals on either end which have split causing leaks and the plastic has also split due to the heat. After finding that GWM dont have an alterantive or a better designed hose, i have found a multi use, flexable type radiator hose from the (superpcheap) store which i have shortened/cut to fit.

I have also fitted a throttle controller and an oil catch can which has greatly improved the performance by reducing alot of the engine lag.

The road clearance height was a problem with 4x4 driving, until i raised the tortion bars which gives it a bit of lift.

Ripper car , no faults and dealer amazing, go Great Wall – Read uni joint has failed, dealer repaired in a flash Show details

Was great until I needed it fixed – Bought in 2017 brand new. Unfortunately got into a minor accident 2021, the car that was involved got a small dent yet it smashed the entire front of Ute so goes to show how weak the material of the car is. Not only that, market value significantly dropped after 4yrs and deemed a totalled loss basically because there are literally no parts. When the car was in good condition, the aircon literally finished in 2020 after 3 yrs Show details

Perfect Ute For What I Needed, Very Happy – Purchased 2 steeds utes for my pest company, very happy. A big rap for country autos, top service. Thanks natten. Great after sales service, would buy my next ute or car without any doubts. Show details

Not the clunker you may fear, quite good – Purchased the 2.0 diesel 2wd Dual Cab only a few days ago, but that's on par with a professional reviewer no ? So what's bad about it ? That's the info everyone is looking for on a Great Wall. First thing you notice is that it is light on acceleration and the steering is very light also. You have no feel of the front wheels, so the first drive… Read more

is pretty cautious, something you have to get used to, but you do. Not that big a deal in the scope of things. It's pretty gutless off the line, seems low on torque too. But on that I'm instantly glad I got the diesel as its quite a big car, and I'd prefer that over the petrol.

Next odd thing you notice is the indicator makes an odd tone and seems out of time even as it clicks. And in a 2020 car we get no screen ? Really ? But that is about all I'd say that is bad about it. The rest is pretty good. In fact the stereo is actually very good, easy to set up bluetooth too.

Now, on the power issue. I've owned and am a big fan of V8 engines and 1000cc motorcycles. So I know about speed and power. But that's not why I'm buying this. Its not going to win you drags at the lights or give you that satisfying feeling of get up and go, but for this price who cares ? Its still ok. The roads are a police state these days so all joy of motoring is over anyway.

Im buying this for value, and for a double cab ute diesel nothing comes close. I got mine new second hand (450km) for $20K. That's cheap motoring for the car you're getting. A Thailand made you're looking at $35 Triton - $50k. I got a bit lucky there but I think they're worth the $24K they ask new or $26 for the 4x4. They've reduced the price a bit and upped the warranty, a good move which makes it more enticing.

The diesel really isn't too bad. Its actually nice and quiet and smooth, and gets along at 110 plus with absolute ease, kills it, excellent for highway driving, a real mile muncher, like the V8s were. No vibrations, low rev smooth rider vibe. The six speed manual is a good asset. I think its 2100 revs at 110 kmhr. Fuel economy is good.

It really is a very comfortable ride on the highway. The feel is very long wheel base like, smooth. Nice suspension. And the cabin is quiet as well, no loud tyre noise. Genuine comfortable quality ride.

The doors shut very solidly, like a German car, it feels quite right. Underneath the bonnet the engine looks nice with space in there to get at. It has all the mod cons like parking sensor, heated electronic seats that move up and down, auto wipers, tyre pressure sensors, Cant complain about the features at all. The interior is completely acceptable. I was surprised.

So look, its not that shonky rattle thin boxy thing you might fear. Its actually quite a nice car. I thought it was worth a punt for the price. If anything goes wrong I've got a lot of room to move before I get in Thailand ute territory. 5 year warranty, I mean why not?

Daggy appearance wise ? No, not really. Once I got used to it I think it sits very well, and we sold a classic car before this purchase so we're coming from high standards.

Might put some better and wider wheels at some stage, because if you do they actually look pretty good judging from a few pictures I saw with black wheels. And if performance is preferred, you can get extractors put on them apparently for good results, and sound, and I've also read about a chip you can put in it which definitely gives it more get up and go.

But overall, very happy with the purchase and cheap motoring. Will report on longevity.

Unredeemable Crap – If it's true that you get what you pay for, then hopefully this POS was free. Had the misfortune of driving one of these at work, albeit with a few kms on the clock. It's impossible to get comfortable in the driver's seat, wheel is too low and too far. Noise is horrendous, from everywhere, engine clanks, gearbox whines, and everything rattles.… Read more

Steering is lose, and mostly by guesswork, as at TDC there is no feel and the car wanders. Turbo-Diesel engine is completely torqueless until around 2,500rpm, then suddenly takes off. Practically impossible to select 3rd gear. For First, you're in the passengers lap, for Fifth, its hard against your leg, but venture anywhere in between and its pot-luck.

4x2 petrol dual cab – Very good so far as others have said, the not so good, light steering, turning circle not great, gearbox little bit noisy, but other than that we love it great to drive, getting better performance as its getting more klms on it for $20.000 I don't see why you wouldn't buy one will update as we get more klms on it. Show details

Needs more power! – The ute itself is great. And many more features then previously offered, But with the same, underpowered engine. It's fine if you don't want to tow or go for a serious 4x4. But the engine needs a larger size option available. If there was a 2.8 TDi or even better, 3.2TDi, I would definately upgrade to it.  Show details