Chery Opens Australian Order Books for 469-Horsepower Stockman Diesel Plug-In Pickup
Chery has initiated pre-orders across Australia for its Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute, asking a refundable 1,000 Australian dollar deposit ahead of showroom arrivals.
- 350 kW (469 hp)
- 800 Nm
- 3,500 kg
- 100 km
What Happened
Australian customers can reserve a delivery allocation with a fully refundable 1,000 AUD fee. Early reservation holders receive promotional incentives including three years of complimentary routine vehicle servicing alongside a 2,000 AUD gift voucher for an outdoor retail supplier, while final retail pricing remains scheduled for disclosure closer to official deliveries.
- 350 kW (469 hp)
- 800 Nm
- 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel
Under the hood, a 2.5-litre diesel engine pairs with an electric motor to generate an aggregate output of 350 kW and 800 Nm of torque. The configuration yields an estimated electric driving radius of 100 km under NEDC testing while delivering rated average fuel consumption of two litres per 100 kilometres.
469horsepower
total combined output from the dual-power setup
Built on a 3,250 mm wheelbase, the five-seat dual cab measures 5,450 mm in overall length, 2,010 mm in width, and 1,890 mm in height, providing 247 mm of fully loaded ground clearance. The rear cargo bed measures 1,560 mm square with a 500 mm wall depth, supporting full three-and-a-half-tonne towing duties.
Why this matters
The vehicle marks Chery's entry into the competitive Australasian utility segment, combining high-torque diesel combustion with electric propulsion to meet heavy commercial towing demands. By fielding a 350 kW plug-in architecture with 3,500 kg braked capacity, the Chinese automaker directly challenges regional electrified commercial pickups such as the BYD Shark 6 and Great Wall Motor Cannon Alpha.
Terms in This Story
- Dual-Cab Ute
- An Australian term for a four-door utility pickup truck designed with two rows of seating alongside an open rear cargo bed.
- Braked Towing Capacity
- The maximum trailer weight a vehicle is legally certified to pull when the trailer possesses its own integrated braking mechanism.
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