The Great Wall Sailor (Chinese: 长城赛铃) was a full-size pickup truck produced by Great Wall Motors from 2001 to 2010. It was the pickup version of the Great Wall Sing, and its body was that of the third-generation Isuzu Faster, built under licence with a redesigned front end.
Great Wall Sailor at a glance
| Maker | Great Wall Motors, China |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001–2010 |
| Class | full-size pickup truck |
| Engine | 2.2 litre inline four petrol |
| Power | 105 hp (78 kW) |
| Torque | 190 Nm (140 lb ft) |
| Body basis | third-generation Isuzu Faster, built under licence |
| Front styling | close to the Nissan Paladin / Frontier |
| Australian name | Great Wall SA220, two-wheel drive only |
| ANCAP rating | two stars out of five |
| Replaced by | Great Wall Wingle |
Based on one source, the English Wikipedia article on the Sailor.
History of the Great Wall Sailor
A licensed Isuzu body
The Sailor was the pickup version of the Great Wall Sing. Its body was the third-generation Isuzu Faster, built under licence, with a redesigned front end that closely resembled the Nissan Paladin and Frontier. That mix of an old Japanese cab and a newer-looking nose was typical of the Chinese industry at the time, and it gave Great Wall a full-size pickup without the cost of developing one.
The engine
The Sailor was powered by a 2.2 litre inline four petrol engine producing 105 hp (78 kW) and 140 lb ft (190 Nm) of torque. It was a simple, low-cost vehicle aimed at buyers who needed a working truck rather than a lifestyle one.
Australia and the end
In 2009 the Sailor was introduced in Australia as the Great Wall SA220, available only with two-wheel drive. In ANCAP testing the SA220 received two stars out of five. The model was discontinued in 2010. It was replaced by the Great Wall Wingle, which was built on the same platform and went on to become the company’s long-running pickup line.
Design and features
- Licensed Isuzu body: the cab and bed of the third-generation Isuzu Faster.
- 2.2 litre petrol engine: 105 hp and 190 Nm, with a five-speed manual gearbox.
- Australian SA220 version: sold from 2009 with two-wheel drive only.
- Direct successor: the Wingle, on the same platform.
Great Wall Sailor versions
- Sailor: the Chinese-market pickup.
- Great Wall SA220: the Australian version, two-wheel drive only.
The Sailor was replaced by the Wingle, and it was related to the Safe SUV of the same period. More cars are in the Great Wall collection.
Sources
- Great Wall Sailor, English Wikipedia: engine, Isuzu body, Australian market
