Chery has called in Premcar to put its first ute through a local testing and validation program, fine-tuning the Stockman’s ride and handling for Australian conditions ahead of its launch. 

Premcar has 30 years of experience developing, testing and engineering vehicles for Australian conditions, having worked on local programs for a range of global automotive manufacturers. Fresh from its work on the D27 Navara, it’ll now turn its spanners to the Stockman. 

“Chery has gone the extra mile with its first-ever Stockman ute,” said Bernie Quinn, CEO of Premcar. “Chery has created very specific attributes for the Stockman’s ride and handling and we are very pleased to help them test and validate their work in a variety of Australian conditions.”

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Australia is a demanding market for utes, with buyers expecting them to handle everything from city streets and highways to off-road tracks. Chery says the local testing will help ensure the Stockman’s ride and handling are suited to Australian buyers.

“Australia is one of the world’s most demanding ute markets, and we know our customers expect a vehicle that performs confidently across everything from urban streets to highways, construction sites and remote off-road tracks,” said Lucas Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Chery Motor Australia. “Premcar has an outstanding reputation for engineering and vehicle validation, making them the ideal partner to help ensure Stockman is thoroughly tested and validated for Australian conditions before it reaches our customers.

“This partnership is another example of Chery investing locally to develop vehicles specifically for Australian drivers,” added Harris.

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What we know about the Chery Stockman

The Stockman is due in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2026, launching with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel PHEV powertrain producing a claimed 350kW and 800Nm.

It will offer up to 100km of electric-only range on the NEDC test cycle, with claimed fuel consumption of 2.0L/100km. Towing capacity is 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked.

Off-road equipment will include four-wheel drive, all-terrain tyres, triple differential locks, crawl control and tight-turn assist. Ground clearance is rated at 247mm.

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The Stockman measures 5450mm long, 2010mm wide and 1890mm tall, with a 3250mm wheelbase and a 1560mm x 1560mm cargo tub. It uses double wishbone front suspension and leaf springs at the rear, with suspension and driver assistance systems to be locally tuned for Australian models by Premcar.

Inside, the Stockman will get leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control and premium audio.

A petrol-powered variant will join the range in 2027. Australian pricing, model grades and final specifications are yet to be confirmed, with more details due closer to the Stockman’s local arrival.

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