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    GWM Steed

    New from

    $17,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    2

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.2 - 12.7 L / 100km

    About the GWM Steed

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new GWM Steed is a Pickup. Available in Australia from $17,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $26,990 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Steed available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2019.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/310Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (100kW/205Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2018 Steed is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See GWM Steed models from other years

    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    57.89 - 71.71 kW/t
    53.79 kW/t
    111.71 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.2 - 12.7 L/100km
    6.3 L/100km
    12.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    551 - 854 km
    551 km
    1,270 km
    Price
    $17,990 - $26,990
    $17,990
    $169,950
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 - 150,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,732 - 2,920 kg
    2,700 kg
    5,309 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    4,480 - 4,585 kg
    4,435 kg
    11,479 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,700 - 2,000 kg
    1,700 kg
    6,942 kg
    Approach Angle
    25°
    15.2°
    35°
    Departure Angle
    21°
    18°
    29°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    171 mm
    171 mm
    283 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,010 - 1,263 kg
    748 kg
    1,713 kg

    All GWM Steed Pricing

    *excl. on-roads
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    2018 GWM Steed Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the GWM Steed

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Regular
      • Body Type: Utility
      • Cab Type: Double Cab
      • Local Body Type: Utility
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Type: Platform
      • Roof Type: Standard
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.89
    • Cargo area
      • Tray/tub Liner: Insert
      • Tray/tub Type: Straight Side
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.0
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 18.9
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1460
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 60.8
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 1545
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 57.5
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1460
      • Departure Angle: 21.0
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 34.4
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 50.0
      • Front Overhang (mm): 875
      • Front Track (mm): 1515
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 171
      • Overall Height (mm): 1760
      • Overall Length (mm): 5345
      • Overall Width (mm): 1800
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1270
      • Rear Track (mm): 1525
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3200
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 83.1
      • Co2 Level (combined): 238
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1996
      • Engine Code: Gw4d20b
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 778
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 310
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Wind-up
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Wind-up
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 100000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2920
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1020
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1900
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1849
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Mud & Snow
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
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    2018 GWM Steed Dimensions

    1760mm
    1800mm
    5345mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2018 GWM Steed Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20181700Kg2000Kg
    20172000Kg2000Kg
    20162000Kg2000Kg
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    2018 GWM Steed Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the GWM Steed

    The most fuel efficient GWM Steed is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The GWM Steed that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.7L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the GWM Steed variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all GWM Steed Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a GWM Steed?

    The GWM Steed has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 GWM Steed Warranty

    What is the warranty on a GWM Steed?

    The GWM Steed offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    GWM Steed FAQs

    The cheapest GWM Steed is the Base that starts from $17,990.

    The most expensive GWM Steed is the Base that starts from $26,990.

    The best towing capacity of a GWM Steed is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest GWM Steed is the Base which measures 1800mm wide, 5345mm in length and sits 1760mm tall.

    The most powerful GWM Steed is the Base which has 110kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The GWM Steed is built in China and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest GWM Steed is the Base which weighs 2920 kg (kerb weight).

    The GWM Steed may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.

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