Great Wall Steed 5 2.4i (122 Hp) 4x4


Overall Rating

6 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.0 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 2.5 / 5
Comfort 2.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

Great Wall Steed:

The Great Wall Wingle is series of full-size pickup trucks manufactured by the Chinese company Great Wall Motors since 2010. It was originally launched as a single pickup model, it has since been updated and facelifted multiple times with different variants offered at the same time.
The Great Wall Wingle 3 , previously the Great Wall Wingle, is a compact pick-up truck built and marketed by the Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors since December 2006. In 2009, it became the first Chinese-made ute or pick-up to be sold in Australia, where it is marketed as the V-Series. It was also made available in Italy, with the model name Steed....(Read more on Wikipedia)

5 Overview:

Great Wall Steed (5). With 200 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

2.4i (122 Hp) 4x4 Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

Underpowered for a vehicle of this size and capability, leading to sluggish acceleration and limited towing capacity.

Fuel Economy

Significantly higher fuel consumption compared to the diesel variants, making it less economical for regular use.

Best Use Case: Light Duty / City

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Affordable purchase price and running costs (diesel models)
  • • Robust and utilitarian build quality for work
  • • Capable 4x4 system for off-road and challenging conditions
  • • Spacious cargo bed for practical hauling
  • • Simple mechanics, potentially easier to maintain

Cons:

  • • Basic interior comfort and outdated design
  • • Poor safety rating (ANCAP 2-star for Wingle 5)
  • • Petrol engines are underpowered and very thirsty
  • • Refinement levels are significantly lower than rivals
  • • Limited dealer network and parts availability in some regions

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Great Wall
Model:Steed
Generation:5
Modification (Engine):2.4i (122 Hp) 4x4
Start of production:2011
End of production:2016
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Pick-up
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:122 Hp
Power per litre:51.3 Hp/l
Torque:200 Nm
Engine displacement:2378
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:12 l/100 km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:13 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:13 sec
Maximum speed:160 km/h
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:12.4 sec
Space:
Fuel tank capacity:70 l
Size:
Length:5040 mm
Width:1800 mm
Height:1730 mm
Wheelbase:3050 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):194 mm
Approach angle:30°
Departure angle:24°
Powertrain:
Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size235/70 R16
Wheel rims size16

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