Chery has revealed more details of its new Stockman pickup, combining a diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain with 476hp, 800Nm of torque and almost 3.5 tonnes of towing capacity.
The Stockman has been developed for Australia, with customer deliveries due to begin in February 2027. There’s no suggestion that it will be offered in the UK, but Chery’s rapid expansion into Britain makes it more relevant than most overseas-only pickups.
The Chinese group is already operating here through Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo and Lepas, with iCaur set to follow. It’s also established the separate Delivan commercial vehicle operation
, giving the company plenty of potential routes into the UK pickup market if it chooses to take one.
Diesel plug-in hybrid produces 800Nm
The Stockman uses an unusual diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine with Chery’s Super Hybrid system.
Combined output is rated at 350kW, equivalent to 476hp, with 800Nm of torque sent through an all-wheel-drive system.
A sizeable 34kWh lithium iron phosphate battery provides an electric range of just under 60 miles, while an 80-litre diesel tank should give it considerable long-distance potential once the battery is depleted. Chery hasn’t released an overall driving range or fuel economy figure, though.
A petrol plug-in hybrid version is also expected to join the Australian range later in 2027.
A proper working pickup
There’s double-wishbone front suspension, while heavy-duty leaf springs are used at the back. That suggests Chery intends the Stockman to offer genuine load-carrying ability, although it still hasn’t published a payload figure. However, it has quoted 3,500kg towing capacity.
Off-road equipment includes separately selectable front, centre and rear differential locks, almost 250mm of ground clearance and all-terrain tyres as standard.
The pickup measures 5,450mm long, 2,010mm wide and 1,890mm tall, with a 3,250mm wheelbase, making it slightly longer than a Ford Ranger. Its cargo bed is 1,560mm long and equally wide, with a depth of 500mm.
Inside, the Stockman gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument display, a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and a 14-speaker audio system. A broad package of driver assistance technology will also be offered, although full equipment grades have yet to be announced.
The Stockman might remain an Australian-market curiosity, but a diesel plug-in hybrid pickup with nearly 500hp, a useful electric range and proper towing credentials is difficult to ignore. With Chery establishing brands across almost every corner of the UK market, it’s also one we’ll be watching closely.
