Chery's Stockman ute will reach Australian showrooms in February 2027, and it will arrive with a range of factory-backed off-road accessories engineered by Australian tuner Ironman 4x4. The add-ons are aimed squarely at local buyers who want a bull bar, a lift, a canopy and a roof rack before the vehicle has even launched.
Ironman 4x4 was given OEM-level engineering access to the Chery truck, and every accessory ordered for a new Stockman at local dealerships will be covered by the same seven-year manufacturer warranty. Pricing for the accessories has not been announced and will be confirmed at a later date.
What the Ironman 4x4 package includes
The centrepiece is the Apex front bumper with an integrated bull bar, which protects the pickup's Bronco-style face and serves as the mounting point for auxiliary lights, LED foglights, a 12,000-pound winch cradle, dual recovery points and a heavy-duty skid plate. Steel side steps with a textured powdercoat finish provide slip resistance, and a rear protection tow bar is fitted with a tow hitch and recovery points.
Most of the parts are made from aircraft-grade aluminium alloy, which keeps weight down while resisting corrosion, and they are compatible with the Stockman's ADAS sensors and have been crash tested.
For camping and overlanding, the Raid canopy supports static loads of up to 380 kg (838 lbs) and can be paired with a roof tent and awning. Buyers can choose a roller drawer system, solid aluminium or glass windows, central locking, interior lights, security mesh and side storage, while a low-profile roof rack carries extra gear and LED lights.
Underneath, the suspension kit offers a choice of IM2.5 Monotube or Foam Cell shock absorbers, along with new coil springs, rear leaf springs, front struts, spring bushes and U-bolts, all developed and tested in Australia. Ground clearance rises by 50 mm (2 in) over the standard truck's 247 mm (9.7 in), making room for larger tyres.
Chery has also confirmed that a GVM upgrade for the Stockman is coming in the near future, similar to what Toyota did with the Hilux in response to Ford's Ranger Super Duty. No date for that upgrade has been announced.
The plug-in diesel powertrain
The Stockman is powered by a plug-in hybrid system combining a turbodiesel 2.5-litre inline-four with dual electric motors, producing 469 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Power goes to all four wheels through triple locking differentials and a low-range transfer case.
A 34-kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery pack provides an EV-only range of 96 km (60 mi) between charges. The truck has a braked towing capacity of 3,495 kg (7,705 lbs) and a maximum payload of 765 kg (1,686 lbs).
Chery Australia Chief Operating Officer Lucas Harris said: "No matter how capable the Stockman is, Australian off-roaders still want a bull bar, a lift, a canopy and a roof rack. This range is how they get that, backed by a trusted Australian brand."
A direct shot at the established ute market
When it lands in February 2027, the Stockman will line up against the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max, Mazda BT-50 and the facelifted Mitsubishi Triton.
The accessory programme matters because it removes a step that usually falls to the aftermarket. Buyers can order a fully kitted ute at the dealership, with the parts covered by the factory warranty rather than a separate tuner's guarantee, and with ADAS compatibility and crash testing already accounted for. That is a meaningful difference for anyone who would otherwise bolt on a bull bar and suspension lift after delivery and worry about what it does to their cover.
The GVM upgrade, once it arrives, will matter for buyers who plan to carry heavy loads or tow, since it raises the legal weight limit of the vehicle rather than just its ride height. Chery has not said when that upgrade will be available.
