The Chery Stockman is a dual-cab ute that pairs a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine with a 34 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery that can be plugged in, which makes it a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and not a pure diesel. Chery Australia opened refundable reservations on 1 October 2026 and says customer deliveries start on 1 February 2027. The system output is 350 kW (469 hp) and 800 Nm, sent to all four wheels through a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission with high and low range and three differential locks. Chery quotes up to 96 km of electric range on the WLTC cycle (with all-terrain tyres), a 3,495 kg braked towing rating and a 765 kg payload. The price has not been announced. It is due to go on sale in China as the Rely Hi800 and is positioned against the BYD Shark 6 and the Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid.
Performance & Specs
The Stockman uses what Chery Australia calls a Turbo Diesel Super Hybrid. The 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine makes 140 kW (188 hp) and 450 Nm on its own, and together with the electric drive the combined system output is 350 kW (469 hp) and 800 Nm. The transmission is a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (4DHT), and the car has all-wheel drive with 4H, 4L and Intelligent 4WD modes. Chery has not published a 0-100 km/h time or a top speed, so neither appears here. The numbers come from Chery Australia's indicative specification sheet for the Model Year 2027 Stockman Ultimate AWD, which the company marks as subject to change.
Off-road hardware is the main selling point. The spec sheet lists front, centre and rear differential locks, Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock modes on top of the Eco, Normal and Sport drive modes, plus Turn Assist, Crawl Control and an Expert mode. Suspension is double wishbone at the front and a leaf-spring rear axle, and the car rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with 285/70 R17 all-terrain tyres and a full-size alloy spare. Hill Descent Control, an off-road display and a Clear Chassis View camera function are standard. Chery lists a minimum ground clearance of 247 mm, a 30-degree approach angle and a 25-degree departure angle.
Weights are published too. Kerb mass is 2,735 kg and gross vehicle mass (GVM) is 3,500 kg, which leaves a 765 kg payload before passengers and accessories. The gross combination mass (GCM) is 6,500 kg, which is lower than the GVM plus the 3,495 kg braked towing rating (6,995 kg). By simple arithmetic a fully loaded Stockman at its 3,500 kg GVM can therefore pull about 3,000 kg, and the full 3,495 kg is available when the vehicle itself is carrying less. Unbraked towing is 750 kg and the maximum towball download is 350 kg.
Fuel economy is a laboratory figure. Chery quotes 1.1 L/100 km and 30 g/km of CO2 on the WLTC cycle, with the battery contributing, and the tank holds 80 litres. A plug-in hybrid always reports a low number like this because it counts the electric driving, so the figure says little about how thirsty the diesel is with a flat battery. Chery has not published a combined (battery plus diesel) range.
| Powertrain | 2.5 L turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid, 4DHT |
|---|---|
| Power | 350 kW (469 hp) system; diesel engine 140 kW (188 hp) |
| Torque | 800 Nm system; diesel engine 450 Nm |
| Drivetrain | AWD, 4H / 4L, front, centre and rear diff locks |
| Battery | 34 kWh LFP, under the cargo tub |
| Electric range | Up to 96 km WLTC (A/T tyres) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with a 2.5 L turbo-diesel engine |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 350 kW system (469 hp); engine 140 kW (188 hp) |
| TORQUE | 800 Nm system; engine 450 Nm |
| ACCELERATION | Not published |
| TOP SPEED | Not published |
| TRANSMISSION | 4-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (4DHT) |
| DRIVETRAIN | AWD with 4H, 4L and Intelligent 4WD; front, centre and rear diff locks |
| BATTERY | 34 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | Up to 96 km WLTC (all-terrain tyres) |
| COMBINED RANGE | Not published (80 L diesel tank) |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | 1.1 L/100 km and 30 g/km CO2 (WLTC, laboratory, battery contribution included) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,450 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,890 mm (website) / 1,930 mm (spec sheet) |
| Wheelbase | 3,250 mm |
| Ground clearance | 247 mm minimum |
| Cargo tub | 1,560 x 1,560 mm, 500-505 mm deep |
The Stockman is a big dual-cab, 5,450 mm long, 2,010 mm wide and on a 3,250 mm wheelbase. Chery Australia's website lists the height as 1,890 mm, while the indicative specification sheet prints 1,930 mm, so treat the final figure as unconfirmed until production specifications are released. The cargo tub measures 1,560 mm long and 1,560 mm wide, with 1,220 mm between the wheel arches, and is 500 mm deep on the website and 505 mm on the spec sheet. Rear tub steps, roof rails, side steps and matte wheel-arch extensions are fitted.
Inside there are five seats. The driver gets an 8-way power seat with memory and the passenger a 4-way power seat, both heated and ventilated. The rear bench is 60:40 split, slides and reclines, and has a folding centre armrest and a rear air vent. Practical touches include two 230-volt outlets, four USB-A and three USB-C ports, a 12-volt outlet and wireless phone charging. The 34 kWh battery sits under the cargo tub, which keeps the cabin floor and tub length unaffected by the pack.
| LENGTH | 5,450 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 2,010 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,890 mm (Chery Australia website); 1,930 mm (indicative spec sheet) |
| WHEELBASE | 3,250 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 247 mm minimum |
| APPROACH / DEPARTURE | 30 degrees / 25 degrees |
| CARGO TUB | 1,560 mm long, 1,560 mm wide (1,220 mm between arches), 500-505 mm deep |
| KERB MASS | 2,735 kg |
| GVM / GCM | 3,500 kg / 6,500 kg |
| PAYLOAD | 765 kg (GVM minus kerb mass) |
| TOWING | 3,495 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked, 350 kg towball download |
| TYRES | 285/70 R17 all-terrain on 17-inch alloys, full-size alloy spare |
Charging & Battery
The battery is a 34 kWh lithium iron phosphate pack, and Chery covers it with an 8-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Charging is via a port on the driver-side rear: up to 6.6 kW on AC through a Type 2 socket and up to 70 kW on DC through a CCS2 socket. Chery has not published charging times. By simple arithmetic, 34 kWh at 6.6 kW takes at least about five hours on AC, and a 10-80% DC top-up at the full 70 kW would take at least about 20 minutes, with real-world times longer because charging power tapers.
The official electric range is up to 96 km on the WLTC test cycle (the Australian ADR 81/03 procedure) with the all-terrain tyres fitted. Earlier figures quoted around the car's reveal were different: Chery's own model page still shows up to 100 km on the NEDC cycle and 2 L/100 km, a gentler test, and carsales and Carsguide also reported about 100 km NEDC, so the 96 km WLTC figure on the October 2026 spec sheet is the one to use for Australia. Chery's news release and several outlets (4X4 Australia, GoAuto) label the same 96 km figure WLTP, while the spec sheet itself says WLTC (ADR 81/03). The Stockman has EV and HEV energy modes, so the driver can hold the battery charge for later or run on electricity first.
| BATTERY | 34 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP), under the cargo tub |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | Up to 6.6 kW (Type 2) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | Up to 70 kW (CCS2) |
| DC 10-80% TIME | Not published |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | Up to 96 km WLTC with all-terrain tyres |
| BATTERY WARRANTY | 8 years, unlimited km |
Design & Interior
The Stockman is a boxy, upright ute in the retro-4x4 mould, with a round LED headlight on each side of a wide grille carrying large CHERY lettering, a skid-plate style bumper with a STOCKMAN plate, and square wheel arches with matte plastic extensions. Roof rails, side steps and rear tub steps are standard on the Ultimate AWD. Chery shows four colours: Serpentine, White Opal, Sandstone and Obsidian, and the last three are premium paints at extra cost. The photos supplied by Chery Australia are marked as overseas renders, so production cars may differ in detail.
The cabin uses a wide dashboard with a 15.6-inch touchscreen next to a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display and a 14-speaker audio system. The Ultimate AWD has synthetic leather seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, acoustic glass all round and a digital rear-view mirror. Chery's website also mentions suede interior accents.
Technology & Features
The infotainment system has built-in navigation, AM/FM and digital radio, Bluetooth, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an intelligent voice assistant that responds to "Hello Chery". Convenience features include proximity keys with walk-away locking, remote start, remote window opening and closing, a power tailgate release and rain-sensing wipers. Chery Australia says the driver assistance suite is tuned for Australian conditions, and the Stockman gets over-the-top parking aids: six front and six rear sensors, a reverse camera, a 360-degree around-view monitor and a Clear Chassis View that shows the ground under the car.
Safety & ADAS
The Ultimate AWD carries seven airbags (driver and front passenger, front side, curtain and a front centre airbag), ISOFIX in two positions, tyre pressure monitoring and an occupant monitoring system. The assistance list includes forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, emergency lane keeping, lane departure warning and prevention, lane centring, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, rear collision warning, rear and front cross-traffic assist, door opening warning, speed limit information and a driver monitoring system. Chery notes that driver assistance does not replace the driver's control of the vehicle. A crash-test rating for the Stockman had not been published at the time of writing.
| ADAS LEVEL | Driver-supervised assistance (no automation level stated by Chery) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | FCW, AEB, ELK, LDW/LDP, lane centring, ACC, BSD, RCW, RCTA, FCTA, door opening warning, speed limit information, driver monitoring, 360° camera, Clear Chassis View, 12 parking sensors |
| AIRBAGS | 7 (2 front, 2 front side, 2 curtain, 1 front centre) |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate AWD (Model Year 2027) | 469 hp | 800 Nm | — | — | 4WD | 34 kWh | 96 km | — | — | Only specification published so far; 350 kW system output, 96 km WLTC; price not announced |
Pricing & Availability
Chery Australia has not announced the price or any other grades. Reservations opened on 1 October 2026 with a refundable AUD 1,000 deposit, and customer deliveries are due from 1 February 2027. Customers who reserve in the pre-launch period are offered a AUD 2,000 Bunnings gift card and three years or 45,000 km of complimentary scheduled servicing, as part of a partnership between Chery and Bunnings. The warranty is 7 years with unlimited kilometres, with an 8-year battery warranty, and Chery's website lists 7 years of capped-price servicing and up to 7 years of roadside assistance. Carsguide reports it is believed the Stockman will be priced similar to the BYD Shark 6, which Carsguide lists at AUD 57,900 before on-road costs, but that is an expectation, not a Chery figure.
Demand looks strong before a price exists. Carsales reported in September 2026 that Chery had about 10,000 expressions of interest and around 2,000 pre-orders, mostly informal dealer walk-ins, with the pre-order figure described as double the tally reported two months earlier. In China the same vehicle is called the Rely Hi800, with a launch planned for the fourth quarter of 2026, and in South Africa Chery has named it the Grootman for the first quarter of 2027. Australian media report that a petrol plug-in hybrid version is planned for 2027 as well.
How It Compares
The Stockman and the BYD Shark 6 Performance have identical system power on paper, 350 kW (469 hp), and the same 3,500 kg towing class. The Chery has 100 Nm more torque (800 Nm against 700 Nm) and a larger 34 kWh battery against the BYD's 29.58 kWh (a gross figure per CarExpert's listing; Chery does not say whether its 34 kWh is gross or usable). Reported Shark 6 Performance electric range is 80 to 100 km depending on the source and test method, against the Stockman's 96 km on the WLTC cycle, so the two electric ranges are in the same ballpark but not strictly comparable. The difference in fuel is the diesel engine: both rivals use petrol engines, and Chery's pitch is the long-distance efficiency of a diesel. BYD is reported at AUD 62,900 before on-road costs for the Performance, according to 4X4 Australia, and BYD's own page shows a AUD 4,000 cashback offer; Chery has no price to put against it yet.
The Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid is the other benchmark. Ford Australia lists a 207 kW (278 hp) and 697 Nm powertrain with an 11.8 kWh usable battery and a 3,500 kg braked towing rating, at AUD 59,000 (XL), AUD 66,000 (Sport) and AUD 70,000 (Wildtrak) driveaway for the 2026.50 model. On paper the Stockman has about 70 percent more system power and a battery almost three times as large, but Ford has published prices and a dealer network and announced showroom arrival for the third quarter of 2026, while the Stockman does not reach customers until February 2027. Chery's figures are indicative and have not been tested, so the real-world gap is unknown.
- 350 kW (469 hp) and 800 Nm combined from a 2.5 L turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid, with 3,495 kg braked towing
- 34 kWh battery with up to 96 km WLTC electric range, and an 8-year battery and 7-year vehicle warranty
- Serious off-road hardware: low range, three differential locks, 247 mm clearance and 285/70 R17 all-terrain tyres
- No price, no further grades and no 0-100 km/h time, and deliveries do not start until 1 February 2027
- Payload is 765 kg and the 6,500 kg GCM caps a fully loaded tow at about 3,000 kg; DC charging tops out at 70 kW
On paper the Stockman is one of the most capable utes in the plug-in hybrid class: 469 hp and 800 Nm, 3,495 kg of braked towing, three diff locks, low range and a 34 kWh battery with 96 km of WLTC electric range, all under a 7-year warranty. The diesel engine gives it a different character from the petrol rivals, but the specifications are indicative and the price is still missing, which is what will decide whether it beats the Shark 6 and the Ranger PHEV. It is a promising work-and-weekend ute for buyers who tow long distances; wait for the price, the full grade list and independent tests before committing the AUD 1,000 deposit.
