Could these new utes by Chery shake up Australia’s dual-cab market?

Chery recently unveiled two new dual-cab utes at the 2025 Chengdu Motor Show in China: the Rely KP2X electric and the Rely KP3X diesel-hybrid.

As per a report on Sohu.com, the KP3X combines a turbo-diesel engine with an electric motor to reduce fuel consumption and noise while still providing towing capability and off-road performance. Chery says the ute has been tested for more than 100 scenarios, including trade and recreational use. If it is brought to Australia, it would potentially be one of the first diesel-hybrid dual-cab utes on the market.

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The KP2X is a fully electric dual-cab aimed at fleet and trade users. It offers towing capacity, low running costs, and digital fleet-management features. Its practical, durable design suggests it could potentially compete with other upcoming electric utes in Australia, such as the BYD Shark, if it arrives locally, providing a genuine alternative for buyers.

Both models use Chery’s Kaitian platform, a ladder-frame chassis designed specifically for utes. The platform supports diesel, hybrid, and electric powertrains and integrates a smart cockpit and vehicle management system.

Chery Australia has confirmed it will launch a plug-in hybrid ute in late 2026, built on a proper ladder-frame chassis, likely to target the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, and BYD Shark 6.

While Chery hasn’t confirmed which model will come to Australia, either the KP2X or KP3X could potentially be selected to showcase the brand’s latest technology.

Models that are left-hand drive only, such as the Rely R08 (Chery Himla), are not planned for the local market.