Northern Ireland’s recently appointed dealer for the Great Wall pick-up, Crumlin-based John Barr Cars Ltd, is backing one of the country’s most iconic sporting events, the Ulster Grand Prix (12 to 17 August; www.ulstergrandprix.net). Dubbed the world’s fastest road race, the Ulster Grand Prix is famed for its 7.4 mile circuit at nearby Dundrod, and for attracting world-class competitors from home and abroad.
Visitors to the event looking for a high-quality, high-value pick-up vehicle can visit John Barr Cars’ stand and take a closer look the high-specification Steed S and Steed SE.
“We hope to be blessed with good weather and safe riding, and encourage people to attend, not only to see some of thebest riders from the road racing scene in action but also to safeguard the future of this famous road race,” commented John Barr, of John Barr Cars.
“This is also a fantastic opportunity for visitors to see why the Steed is a perfect workhorse. Offering excellent build quality and reliability, copious load capacity, generous equipment levels, excellent running costs and a comfortable ride, it more than holds its own against pricier rivals.”
Reliability and safety are key features of the Steed and all models come with twin airbags, an anti-lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution for added protection.
Both the Steed S and SE feature Great Wall’s 2.0-litre 16-valve turbocharged diesel powerplant that delivers class-leading fuel economy, making it one of the most economical pick-ups currently available on the UK market (30.1 mpg urban; 37.7mpg extra urban; 34.0 mpg combined), as well as a low-range gearbox and an ‘on-demand’ four-wheel-drive system that can be selected by the driver when the terrain becomes challenging.
All Great Wall’s vehicles benefit from the ‘Great Wall Promise’, which includes an industry-leading six-year / 125,000 mile warranty, inflation-proof servicing plans, free pick-up and drop-off, a six-year anti-perforation warranty, three-year paint warranty and roadside assistance.
The Ulster Grand Prix started in the 1930s by the Ulster Motor Cycle Club and has seen many greats race on the circuit. Back in those days approximately 100,000 spectators attended the event and over 80 years later it still attracts large crowds, many keen to see those competitors brave enough to lap Dundrod at an average speed of 130mph, granting them entry to the prestigious 130 Club.
