Chery Stockman
Diesel plug-in hybrid mid-size pickup
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The Chery Stockman is an upcoming diesel and petrol 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]
- Rely Hi800 (China)
- Chery Grootman (South Africa)
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| Manufacturer | Chery |
| Model code | KP31 |
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| Production | Q1 2027 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China: Wuhu, Anhui |
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| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-door pickup truck |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Kaitan Architecture |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Series-parallel |
| Electric range | 96 km (60 mi) (WLTP) |
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| Wheelbase | 3,250 mm (128.0 in) |
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| Curb weight | 2,735 kg (6,030 lb) |
Overview
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]
Name
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 (UTC+11:00), 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 shortlist 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]
On 17 June 2026, Chery unveiled that the name in Australia is the Chery Stockman,[9] 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.[10] The Chinese name Rely Hi800, stands for Hybrid intelligence.[11]
In August 2026 Chery launched a competition in South Africa to name the vehicle. The submitted names were shortlisted to: Bakkie, Brahman, Chief, Grootman, Nduna, and Orca. On 1 October 2026, Chery unveiled the name in South Africa is the Chery Grootman (lit. 'big man; great man'), a South African expression of respect to a person.[12]
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.[13]
Front 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.[14] Large side-view mirrors and traditional door handles are also utilised.[15]
Powertrain and chassis
The Stockman will be available in two plug-in hybrid powertrains: diesel and petrol. The diesel version using 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. The petrol plug-in hybrid variant will produce 395 kW (530 hp) and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft) of torque. It will have a 34kWh lithium iron phosphate battery,[16] which is located towards the back of the frame.[15] The Stockman's diesel engine has a thermal efficiency of 47% and claims 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 750 kg (1,653 lb) unbraked towing capacity,[2] a 3,495 kg (7,705 lb) braked towing capacity, a gross vehicle mass of 3,500 kg (7,716 lb), gross combined mass of 6,500 kg (14,330 lb), a kerb weight of 2,735 kg (6,030 lb), and a payload capacity of 765 kg (1,687 lb). The fuel consumption 1.1 L/100 km (257 mpg‑imp) on the combined cycle with a 80-litre fuel tank for the diesel.[16]
Markets
Australia
The Chery Stockman will release in Australia on 1 February 2027 as a diesel plug-in hybrid, and in the second half of 2027 a petrol plug-in hybrid variant will release.[19] The Australian engineering firm Premcar assisted in local testing and tuning of the Stockman.[20]
South Africa
The Chery Grootman will release in South Africa in the first quarter of 2027.[12]