Ahead of its fourth quarter 2026 local release, essential details about the Chery Stockman diesel plug-in hybrid ute have been revealed on Chery’s local website. Performance, electric-only driving range, some of its available features and even which colours it will be available in are listed, though we’re yet to learn how much it will cost.

Known internally as ‘KP31’, the Stockman was revealed in late 2025 before Chery launched a naming competition to choose its moniker in Australia, of which over 20,000 names were submitted. Stockman ultimately won with over 25 per cent of the votes from the shortlisted submissions.

Using a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid drivetrain – unique to the Australian new car market – the Stockman will make a keen 350kW of power and 800Nm of torque. That’s not quite as punchy as the JAC Hunter, but it matches the BYD Shark Performance for power and even punches out 100Nm more torque.

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We also now know that the Stockman will be capable of travelling up to 100km (NEDC) on a full battery charge, which is similar to the Shark and Hunter, though about 15km less than the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. We don’t yet know the battery size of the Stockman, but we’re expecting it to be around 30kWh like the BYD and JAC (and smaller than the GWM’s 37kWh unit).

Crucially for many ute drivers, the Stockman will be capable of towing a 3500kg braked trailer. It will also feature three differential locks and all-terrain tyres, crawl control and a tight turn assist feature to help off-road capability. Full features are yet to be announced, but we know that a head-up display will be available, as well as leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging and a premium audio system.

It will also feature a long list of active safety features, which Chery says will be locally tuned to our conditions, as will the ride and handling.

Chery’s website has also listed the Stockman’s dimensions: It measures 5450mm long, 2010mm wide, 1890mm tall and rides on a 3250mm long wheelbase. That makes the Stockman 3mm longer and 39mm wider than the Shark, though it’s 35mm shorter and its wheelbase is 10mm shorter.

Against other rivals, the Stockman measures 120mm longer than the Ranger, 130mm longer than the HiLux and 170mm longer than the D-Max and BT-50 twins. We also now know its tray dimensions: 1560mm long, 1560mm wide and 500mm tall, making it larger than the 1500mm x 1520mm tray of the Shark, though the BYD’s is 17mm taller.

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Like many competitors, the Stockman uses a leaf spring rear suspension set-up, and its minimum of 247mm ground clearance is a at least 17mm greater than the Shark and 13mm greater than a Ranger Wildtrak.

Finally, for now, the Stockman will be available in four colours: Obsidian (black), Sandstone (sandy beige), Serpentine (green) and White Opal. We’d wager that the white colour will be the only no-cost offering when the Stockman eventually goes on sale.

Full pricing and specifications for the Chery Stockman are likely to be announced closer to its launch later in 2026.