Chery has unveiled two new dual-cab utes on the Chengdu motor present in China, that includes diesel-hybrid and electrical energy, forward of the model’s entrance into the Australian ute market as quickly as 2026.
The Rely KP2X and KP3X revealed may very well be supplied right here to tackle a raft of rivals in Australia’s fiercely contested dual-cab ute market, at the moment led by the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
Rely is one among Chery’s many manufacturers – together with Omoda Jaecoo, launched in Australia earlier this yr – and was relaunched as a ute/pickup model in China in April 2025 after having beforehand supplied SUVs and folks movers.
Chery Australia has confirmed it is going to launch an unnamed plug-in hybrid ute in Australia – utilizing Ranger-like ladder-frame development – as a rival to the BYD Shark 6 by the tip of 2026, however is but to disclose additional particulars.
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It didn’t affirm the KP2X or KP3X for native showrooms when approached by CarExpert.
Native Chery boss Lucas Harris beforehand informed CarExpert: “What’s confirmed in the meanwhile is having a correct, ladder-frame chassis, off-road platform-style pickup, which will likely be second half of subsequent yr.”
The Rely R8/R08 – additionally offered because the Chery Himla – has been dominated out for Australia, with manufacturing restricted to left-hand drive.
Chery has additionally mentioned it has no plans to introduce the Jetour sub-brand right here, which may rule out the F700 giant dual-cab ute proven earlier this yr except it’s rebadged.
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Mr Harris has hinted Chery may provide greater than a ladder-frame ute to Australian clients.
“Globally, there are many totally different choices for pickups. It’s not only a one-tonne ladder-frame chassis,” the Chery boss informed CarExpert.
The KP2X is the smaller of the pair revealed at Chengdu and, whereas particulars haven’t been introduced, it seems to be a battery-electric car primarily based on its exterior design.
Clues embody an absence of entrance grille opening, no seen exhaust retailers and styling – corresponding to flush retracting door handles – extra in step with EVs than conventional pickups, together with a daring rear windscreen remedy.
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That means it makes use of a standard car-like monocoque development.
The KP3X, set to supply diesel hybrid energy, is the alternative: it makes use of traditional off-road pick-up cues, from its spherical headlights, chunky all-terrain tyres on bead-lock model wheels – in addition to particulars corresponding to entrance and rear bash plates, orange tow-points and extra conventional door handles suggesting its rugged intent.
It additionally has a separate tub – once more, just like the Ranger and key rivals such because the HiLux – together with an built-in ‘step’ behind the rear-wheel, once more just like the Ford.
The R8 measures 5370mm lengthy – similar to a Ranger XLT, though the Ford has a 40mm longer wheelbase (3270mm) – with the KP3X showing related in measurement alongside it in Chengdu.
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Whereas a radiator is seen by means of the entrance grille, there are filler doorways on each side of the KP3X’s tray, once more just like the R8.
Chery hasn’t launched any detailed specs for the KP3X, however has confirmed it’s a diesel hybrid.
It’s unclear if it is going to additionally use the standard combustion powertrains employed within the R8, which in China features a selection of 120kW/420Nm 2.3-litre turbo-diesel and a 118kW/230Nm 2.4-litre petrol engine with a five-speed guide solely.
The off-road promise on the skin suggests a ladder-frame chassis for the KP3X, with the R8 utilizing a leaf-sprung rear finish – once more like HiLux and main dual-cabs offered right here.
Along with the KP2X and KP3X, Rely has additionally confirmed the KP4X, doubtlessly the dimensions of the Ford F-150 or Ram 1500however that is but to be formally revealed.
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Whereas the dual-cab ute market in Australia is hotly contested, it’s additionally on the rise in China the place gross sales are anticipated to double to achieve 1.67 million yearly by 2030, in accordance with the Chinese language Affiliation of Vehicle Producers (CAAM).
In Australia, Chery gross sales have been up 267.4 per cent year-on-year in July – following consecutive months of file ends in the primary half of 2025 – however with out a dual-cab ute.
Key rivals BYD and GWM each have dual-cab utes – the BYD Shark 6 and the Cannon Alpha Valley – within the phase, a key benefit over Chery within the gross sales race. MG can also be launching its first ute in Australia, the U9later this yr.
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