Chery Stockman Coming to Australia: What We Know So Far
Chery is bringing its first dual-cab ute to Australia, and the Chery Stockman is already generating plenty of interest among tradies, farmers and weekend tourers. Positioned as a work-ready ute with genuine off-road credentials, the Stockman pairs a diesel engine with electric power, a combination not yet seen in this segment. Here's what's confirmed so far, and what it could mean for how you tow, tour and work.
Diesel and Electric Power
The Stockman runs on a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid system, pairing a diesel engine with an electric motor and battery. In practice, that means it can run on electric power alone for shorter trips, useful around the yard, on the school run or into town, then lean on the diesel engine once you're covering real distance. Preliminary figures point to more than 100km of electric-only range under NEDC testing, combined with a system output of 350kW and 800Nm of torque. As a Chery Stockman PHEV, it's designed to give drivers the efficiency of electric power without giving up the range diesel is known for.
Built for Towing and Off-Road Driving
Early specifications suggest the Stockman is being built to handle proper work and touring conditions. Chery Stockman towing capacity is listed at up to 3,500kg braked, putting it in line with the segment's heavier haulers. Off-road, it's expected to come with four-wheel drive, triple differential locks, crawl control and all-terrain tyres, along with a minimum ground clearance of 247mm under full load. Together, these point to a ute intended for more than just bitumen. All figures remain preliminary and subject to final testing, certification and production specifications.
A Ute for Work and Weekends
For tradies, the appeal is straightforward: a ute that can carry tools and materials through the week, then tow a boat or camper on the weekend. Rural drivers and farmers may find the towing capacity and off-road hardware particularly relevant for property work, while touring enthusiasts will be watching the electric-only range and ground clearance closely. It's still early days, so we won't speculate on real-world performance until the vehicle has been tested and certified for Australian conditions. What's clear is that the Chery Stockman ute has been designed with a broad range of Australian driving needs in mind.
Chery Stockman Accessories From Trailbait
As the Stockman's Australian release draws closer, Trailbait is preparing to support it with a dedicated range of Chery Stockman accessories. Our team is working through development and fitment testing now, with a focus on practical, vehicle-specific Chery Stockman modifications built for how Australians actually use a ute: towing, touring and everyday work. As the Stockman's confirmed specifications are locked in, we'll expand this into a full range of Chery Stockman 4x4 accessories designed specifically for it.
Get Ready for the Chery Stockman
Trailbait is building a range of Chery Stockman accessories ahead of the Australian launch. Get in touch to register your interest via our online form using Chery Stockman in the message box and be the first to know when new products go live.
