Chery working to restore Stockman ute's one-tonne payload claim

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 00:32 · Archive

Chery says it is working to restore the one-tonne payload for its Stockman diesel hybrid ute after preliminary specifications showed only 765kg capacity.

Chery's Stockman chief product manager Mark Qi confirmed that work continues on the diesel plug-in hybrid ute's payload capacity. Model year 2027 specifications published recently list a 2735kg kerb weight and 3500kg gross vehicle mass for the Stockman Ultimate, which calculates to a 765kg payload, down from the 1000kg the company had confirmed in February.

Qi acknowledged the shortfall, saying 'Think about the diesel PHEV, the battery and the weight. The payload now isn't as good; it is not one tonne. We are still doing work on the payload.' When asked if Chery could reach one tonne with the plug-in hybrid, he said 'Yes. We are still working with the Australian team on it' but did not specify the method or timeframe.

Qi noted that payload is less important in China, where the Stockman is not primarily marketed for commercial use. Payload is calculated by subtracting kerb weight from gross vehicle mass and covers the combined weight of occupants, cargo, accessories and towing loads. Additional equipment such as canopies, bullbars and recovery gear further reduces available payload.

How it is being reported

• Chery still working on one-tonne payload for Stockman diesel PHEV uteChery’s product chief says work continues on the Stockman’s payload, with preliminary figures putting the diesel hybrid ute 235kg short of its original 1000kg claim.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 23:56
• Chery still working on one-tonne payload for Stockman diesel PHEV uteChery’s product chief says work continues on the Stockman’s payload, with preliminary figures putting the diesel hybrid ute 235kg short of its original 1000kg claim.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 23:56

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