Engineering:Rely R08

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Short description: Mid-size pickup truck
Rely R08
Chery Himla
Overview
ManufacturerRely (Chery)
Also called
  • Chery Himla (export)
  • Jetour Reaolc (pre-production)
  • Rely R8 (LatAm)
Production2025–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhu, Anhui
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size pickup truck
Body style4-door pickup truck
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 2.4 L I4 turbo
  • Diesel:
  • 2.3 T I4 turbo
Electric motor2 electric motors
Transmission
  • 8-speed automatic
  • Stepless DHT transmission (hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrainPlug-in hybrid
BatteryPermanent magnet synchronous reluctance
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 3,230 mm (127.2 in) (short-wheelbase)
  • 3,510 mm (138.2 in) (long-wheelbase)
Length
  • 5,370 mm (211.4 in) (short-wheelbase)
  • 5,650 mm (222.4 in) (long-wheelbase)
Width1,960 mm (77.2 in)
Height
  • 1,945 mm (76.6 in) (short-wheelbase)
  • 1,915 mm (75.4 in) (long-wheelbase)

The Rely R08 (Chinese: 威麟R08; pinyin: Wēilín R08) and Rely Reaolc (Chinese: 威麟捷想者; pinyin: Wēilín Jiéxiǎngzhě) is a mid-size pickup truck produced by Chery since 2025. It was showcased at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show and is planned to release in 2025.

Overview

The R08 was presented in June 2025.[1] It is sales commenced in China in 20 September 2025.[2]

The Reaolc was previewed by the Jetour Reaolc at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.[3] Sales commenced on December 10, 2025.[4]

Rely R08 Pro (Rely Reaolc)

A more hardcore variant named the Rely R08 Pro was announced in April 2026, featuring off-road ready accessories and lock differentials in the front and rear as standard. Styling wise, the R08 Pro also features an exclusive front end design taken from the Jetour Reaolc prototype to differentiate from the regular R08 models.[5] The R08 Pro went on sale on April 17, 2026.[6]

  • Jetour Reaolc
    Jetour Reaolc
  • Rear view
    Rear view

Export markets

Main article: Engineering:Chery Himla

The Chery Himla is the export market name for the Rely R08 mid-size pickup truck produced by Chery since 2025. It was showcased at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show and went on sale in several countries in late 2025.[7][8]

The name "Himla" is derived from the Himalayas mountain range. Chery also claims the word is an acronym for High performance, Innovation, Multifunctional, Longevity and All-terrain.[9] In China, the Himla is marketed under the Rely brand as the Rely R08 (Chinese: 威麟R08; pinyin: Wēilín R08) and Rely Reaolc (Chinese: 威麟捷想者; pinyin: Wēilín Jiéxiǎngzhě).[10]

Markets

Argentina

The R8 went on sale in Argentina in May 2026 in three variants; Comfort, Luxury and Limited, all powered by a 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine, only with 4WD, as well as 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options.[11][12]

Chile

The Himla went on sale in Chile in November 2025 in three variants, all powered by a 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine with 2WD and 4WD options, as well as 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options.[13]

Uruguay

The R8 went on sale in Uruguay in March 2026 in three variants; Comfort, Luxury and Limited, powered by a 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine and Comfort is powered by a 2.4-litre petrol, except for Comfort (2WD) all variants are equipped with 4WD, as well as 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "奇瑞进军皮卡！RELY威麟R08首发亮相 后续还将推出全尺寸车型_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家" (in zh-CN). https://m.autohome.com.cn/news/202506/1306598.html?from=pc&platform-key=m#pvareaid=103453. 
  2. ↑ "售8.88万元起 柴油/汽油双动力 RELY威麟R08正式上市_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家" (in zh-CN). https://m.autohome.com.cn/news/202509/1309150.html#pvareaid=2028162. 
  3. ↑ "以硬派越野思维造皮卡 捷途捷想者首款车型上海车展首发亮相_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家" (in zh-CN). https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/20015038. 
  4. ↑ "12.58万元起 威麟捷想者上市 配2.3T柴油动力_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家" (in zh-CN). https://chejiahao.autohome.com.cn/info/24486508. 
  5. ↑ "奇瑞威麟R08 PRO将于4月17日上市 非承载车身+分时四驱" (in zh-CN). https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202604/1313481.html#pvareaid=102624. 
  6. ↑ Leung, Adrian (April 17, 2026). "Chery Rely R08 Pro launches with 420 Nm diesel, 4WD, pickup targets GWM Cannon". https://carnewschina.com/2026/04/17/chery-rely-r08-pro-launches-with-420-nm-diesel-4wd-export-pickup-targets-gwm-cannon/. 
  7. ↑ Nuttall, Cale (2025-10-20). "First Drive: 2025 Chery Himla" (in en-US). https://www.carmag.co.za/car-reviews/first-drive-2025-chery-himla/. 
  8. ↑ "Chery is going after the Toyota Hilux with its new ‘Himla’ pickup-focused sub-brand" (in en). Top Gear. 2025-04-28. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/chery-going-after-toyota-hilux-its-new-himla-pickup-focused-sub-brand. 
  9. ↑ Bubear, Ryan (2025-04-24). "SA-bound Chery Himla bakkie officially unveiled" (in en). https://www.cars.co.za/motoring-news/sa-bound-chery-himla-bakkie-officially-unveiled/284614/. 
  10. ↑ "Chery ute is coming, but it’s not this one" (in en-AU). https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/chery-ute-is-coming-but-its-not-this-one-151295/. 
  11. ↑ "Lanzamiento: Rely R8 (2026)" (in es-AR). 2026-05-13. https://autoblog.com.ar/lanzamiento-rely-r8-2026/. 
  12. ↑ "Seis apuntes del lanzamiento de la Rely R8" (in es-AR). 2026-05-14. https://autoblog.com.ar/seis-apuntes-del-lanzamiento-de-rely-r8/. 
  13. ↑ "Nueva Chery Himla 2026: la primera camioneta de la marca" (in es). 2025-11-10. https://www.latercera.com/mtonline/noticia/nueva-chery-himla-2026-la-primera-camioneta-de-la-marca/. 
  14. ↑ "Lanzamiento: Rely R8". https://www.autoblog.com.uy/5027/01/lanzamiento-rely-r8.html. 



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