Chery’s upcoming Stockman pickup has generated substantial early demand in Australia, with about 10,000 people registering interest and nearly 2,000 placing pre-orders before the company has announced a price. Some customers made deposits at dealerships without knowing the final cost or having driven the vehicle. Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris says the response is more nerve-racking than celebratory, as the local team helped develop the truck and will be judged on how well it meets those expectations.
Online pre-sales opened on October 1, with early dealership reservations transferred to the digital platform while retaining their place in the queue. Chery says the first allocation will come with special benefits. The Stockman pairs a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel with a plug-in hybrid system, producing a combined 476 hp and 81.6 kgfm of torque. Its 34 kWh battery is rated for up to 100 km of electric driving, while Chery claims hybrid fuel consumption equivalent to 50 km per litre. The pickup also has four-wheel drive, three differential locks and a solid rear axle with leaf springs.
At 5.45 metres long, 2.01 metres wide and with a 3.25-metre wheelbase, it exceeds the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger in several dimensions. Premcar, an Australian engineering firm, has been hired to help validate its local driving performance. The Stockman is expected at Australian dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2026. In China, the vehicle is expected to use the Rely P3X or Hi800 name.