Chery Stockman detailed Down Under as preview of South Africa’s Grootman
Plug-in hybrid turbodiesel Grootman will arrive on local soil in the first quarter of 2027.
Chery has unveiled further details about the upcoming South African market vehicle, previously announced as the Grootman but will now be sold as the Stockman in Australia. Pre-orders for the Stockman can be placed in Australia starting in February. The Australian-spec Grootman is available for pre-ordering, although pricing has yet to be confirmed on Chery Australia's website.
The Stockman/Grootman features a plug-in hybrid powertrain combining a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine with a 34-kWh battery pack and a single electric motor. This configuration delivers a combined 350kW/800Nm, with power sent to all four wheels via a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). The diesel engine alone produces 140kW/450Nm. The plug-in hybrid petrol variant, expected later, will generate 395kW/1 000Nm, though further details remain unknown.
Key dimensions for the Stockman/Grootman include a length of 5,450mm, wheelbase of 3,250mm, width of 2,010mm, and height of 1,890mm. It boasts 247mm of ground clearance and utilizes a four-wheel drive system featuring a low range transfer case with front, center, and rear locking differentials. The transmission includes modes such as 2H, 4H, 4L, and 4A, similar to that found in the Ford Ranger.
With a claimed electric range of 100km, the Stockman/Grootman can travel 96km in all-electric mode. It offers DC charging support up to 70 kW and a 6.6 kW AC on-board charger. The interior is dominated by a 15.6-inch infotainment display, featuring auto high beam assist LED headlights, folding electric mirrors, rain-sense wipers, imitation leather upholstery, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
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