‘Named by South Africa’ Chery Grootman will be produced locally
Grootman will be one of five planned models assembled at the former Nissan plant in Rosslyn outside Pretoria from the second half of 2027.
The Chery Grootman pickup truck is set to be manufactured locally in South Africa starting next year. The vehicle, initially slated for production in China, will be assembled at the brand's Rosslyn plant outside Pretoria. Chery's Executive Vice-President, Zhang Guibing, had previously stated that the company plans to introduce different pickup models in South Africa, with the Grootman and Jetour F700 being the most popular, according to Zhang.
The Grootman's design originated as the internally named KP31 during the concept and pre-production stages. The locally produced vehicle will feature a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine coupled with a 140kW/450Nm power output, and a 34kWh battery pack driving a single electric motor. This plug-in hybrid configuration delivers a combined 350kW/800Nm, propelling the vehicle through a dedicated hybrid transmission to all four wheels.
With a ground clearance of 247mm, a tow rating of 3 500kg, and an electric range of 100km, the Grootman is expected to offer enhanced off-road capabilities and efficiency compared to its competitor, the Jetour F700.
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