Engineering:Chery Stockman

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Not to be confused with Suzuki Stockman.
Short description: Diesel plug-in hybrid mid-size pickup

Chery Stockman
The Chery Stockman at Everything Electric Sydney 2026.
Overview
ManufacturerChery
Also calledRely Hi800 (China)
ProductionQ4 2026 (to commence)
AssemblyChina: Wuhu, Anhui
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size pickup truck
Body style4-door pickup truck
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformKaitan Architecture
Powertrain
Engine
  • Diesel plug-in hybrid:
  • 2.5 L twin-turbo I4
  • Petrol plug-in hybrid:
  • 2.0 L I4
Power output
  • 350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp) (diesel PHEV)
  • 395 kW (537 PS; 530 hp) (petrol PHEV)
Hybrid drivetrainSeries-parallel
Electric range100 km (62 mi) (NEDC
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,250 mm (128.0 in)
Length
  • 5,610 mm (220.9 in) (KP31)
  • 5,450 mm (214.6 in) (production)[1]
Width
  • 1,920 mm (75.6 in) (KP31)
  • 2,010 mm (79.1 in) (production)[2]
Height
  • 1,925 mm (75.8 in) (KP31)
  • 1,890 mm (74.4 in) (production)

The Chery Stockman is an upcoming diesel plug-in hybrid mid-size pickup truck to be produced by Chery. It is claimed to be the first ever diesel plug-in hybrid pickup truck.[3]

Overview

Interior

The Stockman was previewed by the Rely P3X concept first showed at the Chengdu Auto Show on 2 September 2025. It was the first concept to be revealed under the Rely brand.[4] The Stockman is a double-cab pickup truck using a ladder frame chassis and is also the first model to use the Kaitan Architecture.[5]

A near-production model was revealed in Australia on 23 February 2026, tentatively named the Chery KP31.[6] In March 2026, Chery announced a competition for Australians to name the vehicle, starting on 12 March at 12:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (00), and closing at 11:50 p.m. AEDT on 26 March, with the winner to receive the first unit shipped to Australia.[7] In May Chery released a short list of the 20,000 names submitted: Outrider, Orca, Ironbark, Bushwalker, Stockman, Longreach, Ridgeback, Terra, and Mate. Australians then got to vote on which name was chosen.[8]

Chery will first launch the Stockman in Australia in late 2026. A petrol plug-in hybrid version will be made available in 2027.[3] It will feature coil spring rear suspension and a 2.0-litre four cylinder engine, with a combined output of 395 kW (530 hp) and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft).[9]

On 17 June 2026, Chery unveiled the official name of the KP31, the Chery Stockman,[10] named after the Australian term for people who mind livestock on a station. The name was also previously used in Australia by Suzuki for a Sierra-based pickup truck.[11] The Australian engineering firm Premcar assisted in local testing and tuning of the Stockman.[12] The Chinese name Rely Hi800, stands for Hybrid intelligence.[13]

Design

The Stockman's front end has been compared to that of the sixth-generation Ford Bronco because of its circular headlights, flat front end, and full-width grille. The back uses vertical taillights and "CHERY" stamped into black plastic trim on the tailgate. Box-flared fenders are utilised.[14]

  • Front view
    Front view
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Features

The Stockman uses front and rear skid plates, includes, recovery points, a snorkel, and six-lug wheels. Integrated steps are also used in the rear. The bed was designed to sit high above the chassis so that it has minimal intrusion from the wheel arches.[15] Large side-view mirrors and traditional door handles are also utilised.[16]

Powertrain and chassis

The Stockman uses a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 2.5-litre twin-turbocharged diesel inline 4 producing 210 kW (282 hp) and 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) of torque paired with an electric motor,[4] making a combined 350 kW (469 hp) and 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) of torque. It has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 2 l/100 km (141 mpg‑imp; 118 mpg‑US).[2] The specs of battery are unknown, however the battery will be located towards the back of the frame.[16] The Stockman's engine has a thermal efficiency of 47% and is said to be 10% more economical than that of a conventional diesel engine.[17]

The Stockman will use front, centre, and rear locking differentials and a low-range gearbox.[18] The front will use double wishbone suspension, with the rear using leaf springs.[2]

It will have a 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) payload capacity, a 750 kg (1,653 lb) unbraked towing capacity,[2] and a 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) braked towing capacity.[19]

References

  1. ↑ "Chery KP31 ute concept makes first international debut". 23 February 2026. https://cherymotor.com.au/news/chery-kp31-ute-concept-makes-first-international-debut. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Brooke, Jacob (15 July 2026). "Chery Stockman Confirmed For Q4 2026 Launch, Petrol PHEV Variant To Follow". https://www.carsauce.com/news/chery-stockman-diesel-phev-ute-specs-800nm-2026-australia. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Misoyannis, Alex (February 23, 2026). "Chery ute: ‘World’s first’ diesel plug-in hybrid dual-cab due in Australia late 2026". https://www.drive.com.au/news/chery-ute-worlds-first-diesel-plug-in-hybrid-dual-cab-due-in-australia-late-2026/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 White, Tom (November 8, 2025). "2026 Chery ute to be hybrid at launch in Oz". https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2026-chery-ute-to-be-hybrid-at-launch-in-oz-100055. 
  5. ↑ Boonzaier, Marius (September 2, 2025). "Chery Unveils Rely P3X Hybrid Bakkie". https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/chery-unveils-rely-p3x-hybrid-bakkie/. 
  6. ↑ Bosch, Charl (February 23, 2026). "Is this it? Wraps come ‘export market’ Chery KP31 concept bakkie". https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/concept-chery-kp31-bakkie-revealed/. 
  7. ↑ Zachariah, Ben (12 March 2026). "Chery invites Aussies to name its ground-breaking plug-in hybrid diesel ute". https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/chery-invites-aussies-to-name-its-ground-breaking-plug-in-hybrid-diesel-ute. 
  8. ↑ Adams, Matt (7 May 2026). "Chery ute poised to use one of these nine shortlisted model names". https://www.drive.com.au/news/chery-ute-poised-to-use-one-of-these-nine-shortlisted-model-names/. 
  9. ↑ Stopford, William (4 August 2026). "Aussie firm Premcar branches out from Nissan to work on Chery Stockman". https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/aussie-firm-premcar-branches-out-from-nissan-to-work-on-chery-stockman. 
  10. ↑ Williams, Jake (17 June 2026). "Chery's first Aussie ute is christened with new name after public vote". https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/chery-stockman-brands-first-ute-name-announced-after-popular-naming-competition. 
  11. ↑ Misoyannis, Alex (17 June 2026). "2027 Chery Stockman name confirmed for new plug-in hybrid ute". https://www.drive.com.au/news/2027-chery-stockman-name-confirmed-for-new-plug-in-hybrid-ute/. 
  12. ↑ Misoyannis, Alex (4 August 2026). "2027 Chery Stockman recruits former Ford engineering firm for local testing". https://www.drive.com.au/news/2027-chery-stockman-recruits-former-ford-engineering-firm-for-local-testing/. 
  13. ↑ 老王说干货 (2026-08-24). 并非简单加电，读懂威麟Hi800 柴混设计_哔哩哔哩_bilibili (in 中文（简体）). Retrieved 2026-09-14 – via www.bilibili.com.
  14. ↑ Lee, Jonathan (February 23, 2026). "Chery KP31 pick-up concept revealed – Ford Bronco-lookalike diesel PHEV truck coming to Malaysia?". https://paultan.org/2026/02/23/chery-kp31-pick-up-concept-revealed-ford-bronco-lookalike-diesel-phev-truck-coming-to-malaysia/. 
  15. ↑ Zachariah, Ben (February 23, 2026). "2027 Chery's off-road ute launching with diesel plug-in hybrid". https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2027-cherys-off-road-ute-launching-with-diesel-plug-in-hybrid. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Bobylev, Denis (February 23, 2026). "Chery to launch the first diesel PHEV ute in Australia this year". https://carnewschina.com/2026/02/23/chery-to-launch-the-first-diesel-phev-ute-in-australia-this-year/. 
  17. ↑ Linklater, David (February 24, 2026). "Chery's new 1-tonner is the 'world's first' diesel PHEV ute - and it could be NZ-bound". https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/cherys-new-1-tonner-is-the-worlds-first-diesel-phev-ute-and-it-could-be-nz-bound/. 
  18. ↑ Cassidy, Kyle (February 23, 2026). "Chery KP31 ute to offer plug-in diesel power in NZ". https://autotrader.co.nz/news/chery-kp31-ute-to-offer-plug-in-diesel-power. 
  19. ↑ Gibson, Tim (February 23, 2026). "Diesel hybrid confirmed! 2026 Chery ute details revealed ahead of Australian debut for the brand's key BYD Shark 6 and Toyota HiLux challenger". https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/diesel-hybrid-confirmed-2026-chery-ute-details-revealed-ahead-of-australian-debut-for-the. 



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