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Isuzu D-Max vs Great Wall Steed

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Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu D-Max

$32,700 - $78,900

2025 price

Great Wall Steed
Great Wall Steed

$10,990 - $19,990

2019 price

Summary

2025 Isuzu D-Max
2019 Great Wall Steed
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
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Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
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9.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
-

5
Dislikes
  • No performance improvements
  • Lacks some rivals' electronic 4x4 tech
  • Interior needs more differentiation from LS-U

  • Poor driving experience
  • Substandard design
  • Not safe
2025 Isuzu D-Max Summary

These days, all the cool kids are buying utes that look like they’ve been working out.

They stand out with their toned bodies, muscular stance, rugged boots and ready-for-action names, like Warrior, Rogue, Thunder and – of course – Raptor.

Such suffixes are far sexier than just Navara, HiLux, BT-50 and Ranger, respectively.

Now, Australia’s third best-selling ute, the Isuzu D-Max, joins the club with the Blade.

Is it fit enough to run with the other pumped-up utes?

Let’s find out.

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2019 Great Wall Steed Summary

Some people just want to save money.

They might know they could spend a little extra to get a brand that has a different reputation, or something that has been reviewed more favourably. Just think about the last time you thought about going to a restaurant for the first time - did you check its reviews? See what people thought? Roll the dice and head there anyway?

That’s the sort of equation you might be considering if you’re thinking about a Great Wall Steed. There are better utes from bigger brands that are available, but none come as cheap as this one if you just want something brand new and with lots of features.

The question is - should you consider it? Should you roll the dice? We’ll have to leave that call to you.

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