Chery Stockman

Chery Stockman
The Chery Stockman at Everything Electric Sydney 2026.
Overview
ManufacturerChery
Model codeKP31
Also called
  • Rely Hi800 (China)
  • Chery Grootman (South Africa)
ProductionQ1 2027 (to commence)
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size pickup truck
Body style4-door pickup truck
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformKaitan Architecture
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp) (diesel PHEV)
  • 395 kW (537 PS; 530 hp) (petrol PHEV)
Transmission4-speed DHT
Hybrid drivetrainSeries-parallel
Electric range96 km (60 mi) (WLTP)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,250 mm (128.0 in)
Length
  • 5,610 mm (220.9 in) (KP31)
  • 5,450 mm (214.6 in) (production)
Width
  • 1,920 mm (75.6 in) (KP31)
  • 2,010 mm (79.1 in) (production)
Height
  • 1,925 mm (75.8 in) (KP31)
  • 1,890 mm (74.4 in) (production)
Kerb weight2,735 kg (6,030 lb)

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.

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. The Stockman is a double-cab pickup truck using a ladder frame chassis and is also the first model to use the Kaitan Architecture.

A near-production model was revealed in Australia on 23 February 2026, tentatively named the Chery KP31.

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. 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.

On 17 June 2026, Chery unveiled that the name in Australia is the Chery Stockman, 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. The Chinese name Rely Hi800, stands for Hybrid intelligence.

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' or 'great man'), a South African expression of respect to a person.

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.

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. Large side-view mirrors and traditional door handles are also utilised.

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, 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, which is located towards the back of the frame. 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. It has a 4-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.

The Stockman will use front, centre, and rear locking differentials and a low-range gearbox. The front will use double wishbone suspension, with the rear using leaf springs. It has a 30 degree approach angle and 25 departure angle.

It will have a 750 kg (1,653 lb) unbraked towing capacity, 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.

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. The Australian engineering firm Premcar assisted in local testing and tuning of the Stockman.

South Africa

The Chery Grootman will release in South Africa in the first quarter of 2027.

References

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