GWM Steed 6 opinions: Take the Ranger and Hulux
The Great Wall Steed is not all bad, considering the price, but a mainstream alternative use would be a better buy.
Great Wall claims 34mpg over a combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 220 g km.
Steed S has leather upholstery, alloy wheels, air conditioning and heated front seats.
Driving comfort is acceptable on the highway, but is destabilized and pots over bumps at lower speeds.
The launch of the Great Wall Steed t was not significant in itself, what it represented was the first Chinese car brand to go on sale in the UK It Sá dual cab pickup with four doors, and the first of many products due to be imported into that country.
With a pre-VAT price of less than 14,000 for the entry level Steed S, it plays much the value card, and dual pickup cheapest cab four-wheel drive on sale today.
The Great Wall Steed has some merit, but it is worth spending more to buy one of the most popular alternatives.
Rivals usually offer only two-wheel drive and a single cabin for the same price, as well as lean equipment Instead, the Steed S has leather upholstery, heated front seats, alloy wheels, USB connectivity and air conditioning while additional 2000 allows you to buy the SE, which comprises a rigid roof, load covering, chrome side bars and parking sensors.
Its agricultural 141bhp 2 turbodiesel 0 liters delivers more power than its competitors on paper, but on the road will feel more alive, and is hampered by a manual gearbox slow sharp mind six Great Wall speeds claimed 34mpg on a cycle combined and CO2 emissions of 220 g km.
We were not able to test t be partially or fully loaded, so could not judge its suspension under load, but drove out extensive road, what he did - like most four-wheel disc wheels this type are - with ease.
On the road, however, it appears nearly as competent or as sophisticated as its competitors, such as steering Mitsubishi L200 and Nissan Navara Toyota Hilux The Steed is relatively inaccurate and too much weight, which coupled with a medium driving too firm it his constant work to keep your head in the right direction.
Visibility is sufficient, however, at least it is easy to put on the road Journey moved a bit to the speed too, and the motorway exits aren t completely tortuous Its brakes are both sufficient.
The interior plastics are hard and everything seems built to a cost - and it is doubtful that the rest of the Steed endure regular intensive use The driving position is just about bearable, even if he's raking any adjustment direction, and there is a good amount of free space in front and back.
Controls are logically arranged, although some, such as audio and ventilation controls, would be better mounted higher to avoid prolonged moments with your eyes turned away from the road the speedometer brands seem congested too, making it difficult to read all important 30 and accelerates a look at 70 mph.
No one will buy a pickup for his driving experience, instead, it will generally bought on a need for a utility vehicle with its keen price there is some merit to the Great Wall Steed if you are on a strict the budget, the brand needs something new and want the decent equipment levels.
For most, however, used an example of a more mainstream option as the Toyota Hilux or even the SsangYong Korando Sports would be a much wiser investment - especially if you intend to use your truck on a base regularly or for long journeys.
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