Chery is still working to achieve a one-tonne payload for its Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute ahead of its Australian launch. Preliminary specifications for the 2027 Stockman Ultimate list a kerb weight of 2735kg and a gross vehicle mass of 3500kg, which equates to a 765kg payload—235kg below the 1000kg figure Chery previously announced. The company’s product chief said it is working on the issue with its Australian team, but did not confirm whether a one-tonne version will be ready for launch.
The payload figure includes the combined weight of occupants, cargo, accessories and towball download. The Stockman has a maximum braked towing capacity of 3495kg and a gross combination mass of 6500kg. At the maximum trailer weight, those figures leave 270kg for people, equipment and cargo in the ute, using the current vehicle and trailer weights.
The preliminary 765kg figure is higher than the BYD Shark 6 Performance’s 725kg and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV’s 685kg, but below the Ford Ranger Hybrid’s 901kg–1009kg range. Nissan is also targeting a 1000kg payload for its Navara Pro PHEV, due in Australia in 2027.
Chery says it is still developing the Stockman’s Australian suspension setup. The diesel PHEV places its battery behind the cab, beneath the cargo box and above the frame; the Australian version uses leaf springs, which Chery is continuing to refine with its shock absorbers. The ute is due from February 1, 2027, with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel, 34kWh battery and combined outputs of 350kW and 800Nm. Australian pricing has not been announced.