The Great Wall Steed SE Review

If you’re in the market for small pick-up trucks, you may want to turn your attention to the Great Wall Steed SE. After 35 years of experience in manufacturing quality vehicles, Great Wall Motors are rolling out their sales and manufacturing across the world, which means you now have direct access to this wonderful vehicle.

Apart from its incredible pricing, the Steed hosts some extremely attractive features. Considered to be Great Wall’s flagship vehicle, it has enjoyed some enduring popularity for a variety of reasons.

Competitive pricing

The Steed’s pricing is one of the biggest reasons Great Wall has been making waves in the international market. It’s currently valued at under £14,000 before VAT, which makes it the most affordable four-wheel drive double cab pick-up truck out there.

For an extra £2,000, you can upgrade to the Steed SE. The extra features include a load-bay liner, another cover to protect the cargo bay from the elements, a body-coloured canopy, spoiler, chrome rim, sidebars, roof rails and rear parking sensors.

Not just any old pick-up truck

One might assume that the Steed SE is a pick-up truck that cuts corners in order to achieve its affordable price. This is not so; you’ll find that its insides do not represent the car’s affordability.

Great Wall has thrown in remote central locking, an alarm, electric windows, CD/radio and air-conditioning. Inside the Steed SE, you’ll find leather upholstery, Bluetooth capabilities and heated front seating.

It packs a 2.0 litre turbo-diesel engine with a power output at 143PS at 4,000 RPM. With a torque of 305 Nm, it packs the same power as most of its peers and rivals do, except it’s priced at around £5,000 less.

The drive

You’ll definitely enjoy its high driving position with the six-speed manual gearbox.

The four-wheel drive can be turned on, at speeds up to 12mph, using dash-mounted push buttons. In addition, high-range 4×4 can be utilised at any speed. While it performs well off-road, it has ample axle articulation for most situations.

As we can see from the breakdown above, the popularity of the Steed SE is undoubtedly well-founded. With its impressive torque power, off-road capabilities, and luxurious interior, it’s a great choice for those looking into buying a small pick-up.