Great Wall Steed 4x2 2.0L Turbo Diesel (2016-2021)

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) 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.

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.

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 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.