Toyota HiLux vs Great Wall Steed
What's the difference?

Toyota HiLux

$33,990 - $82,990

2026 price

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Great Wall Steed

$4,950 - $17,990

2019 price

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Summary

2026 Toyota HiLux

2019 Great Wall Steed

By Mark Oastler

By Matt Campbell

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Diesel

Electric range

315 km

9.0L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

20.2 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

59.20 kWh

Seating

Likes

Zero tailpipe emissions
Silent powertrain
Zippy response

Great value
Good gear for the price
Dealt well with a load

Dislikes

High price
Short driving range
Limited GVM/GCM ratings

Poor driving experience
Substandard design
Not safe

2026 Toyota HiLux Summary

Toyota claims its first HiLux BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) has been designed primarily with mining, business and government fleet customers in mind, by combining the iconic ute’s 4x4 all-terrain capability with zero tailpipe emissions only a full-electric drivetrain can deliver.

To prove its suitability for harsh Aussie conditions, Toyota claims the HiLux BEV has undergone more than two years of testing on site with major mining companies, covering thousands of kilometres in ambient temperatures up to 50 degrees.

We recently sampled the HiLux BEV as a daily driver in metropolitan use, to see if its mining-focused credentials translate to being a practical alternative to traditional diesel power for tradies working in busy urban environments.

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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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Deep dive comparison

2026 Toyota HiLux 2019 Great Wall Steed

Verdict

Given the HiLux BEV was developed in close cooperation with mining companies, its relatively short driving range appears tailor-made for that role given the daily driving distances (typically around 150km or less) in underground and open-cut mining operations. However, determining if our SR5 test vehicle is equally well suited to urban tradie duties would require careful analysis of driving range and payload/towing requirements, to determine if its emissions-free high purchase price can be justified.

Verdict

If you simply want a new ute at a low price, the Great Wall Steed could offer a bit of appeal - it’s not terrible, but it’s also far from great…

My advice would be to see what sort of second-hand HiLux or Triton you could get for similar money.

Toyota HiLux vs Great Wall Steed What's the difference?

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Verdict

Toyota HiLux vs Great Wall Steed
What's the difference?