Get the appChery's chief product manager, Mark Qi, has said the Stockman ute platform could be used for a three-row SUV rival to the Ford Everest. He stopped short of confirming that an SUV is in development. Mr Qi said the platform can support petrol and diesel plug-in hybrid systems as well as conventional diesel engines. The Stockman ute is still scheduled to reach Australian buyers in February 2027, Mr Qi said.
Chery's international president, Zhang Guibing, has defended the number of brands the group is bringing to Australia. He said some brands will target small customer groups and have fewer dealers than mainstream marques. Chery and Omoda Jaecoo are the main brands, and Freelander is targeting around 25 dealers for its 2027 launch. Zhang said brands would compete with each other and that distinctions would increasingly come from brand image and pricing. Brands can still share infrastructure such as back-end systems and parts distribution.
Chery plans to set up an Australian research and development centre to adapt vehicles from its expanding brand range to local driving habits, roads and weather. Chery International president Zhang Guibing said the company wants more local input, and that any brand launching in Australia could be covered. The company has not yet disclosed a location, opening date or investment amount. Chery is already working with Melbourne-based engineering firm Premcar on testing the Stockman ute, which is due in Australia from February 2027. Several other brands are preparing Australian launches during 2027.
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Get the appChery plans to bring its luxury brand Luxeed to Australia in the April to June quarter of 2027, led by the LLounge people mover. Omoda & Jaecoo International chief executive Shawn Xu confirmed the plans at the brand's global launch in China. The Stormax electric SUV will follow, though its local arrival date has not been announced. Luxeed will be separate from Huawei in Australia, and its pricing has not been revealed. The brand joins other Chery Group brands preparing to enter the market.
Chery's incoming iCaur brand plans to enter Australia in early 2027 with the mid-size V25 SUV. International CEO Ronna Luo said customisation is central to its pitch, aiming to offer recognisable designs buyers can personalise. Pricing and final specifications have not been announced. The V25 will offer electric or extended-range electric powertrains, depending on market. Mid-size SUVs were the largest segment in September, with 34,545 deliveries, up 26.1 per cent on the previous year. Electrified vehicles are also gaining share of sales.
Chery's premium iCaur brand has started recruiting dealers in Australia for a sales and service network kept separate from mainstream Chery. Its first model here will be the V25 SUV, due in early 2027. iCaur International CEO Ronna Luo said recruitment had already begun, though she did not give a target number of sites or say whether dealers would need standalone premises. Pricing, specifications and a delivery schedule are expected closer to launch. Parts arrangements, service pricing and warranty terms remain unconfirmed. The brand will be led locally by Kate Gillis.
Chery's incoming iCaur brand has no diesel engine or ute in its current plans, its chief executive has said. Ronna Luo said there was definitely no diesel engine plan and that a pickup or truck was not planned. Chery is preparing the Stockman dual-cab ute for Australia, with deliveries due from February 1, 2027. iCaur's design vice president, Su Jun, said future models did not need to share the boxy styling of its current SUVs. The iCaur V25 is set to launch in Australia in early 2027.
The Freelander 8 SUV, from the JLR-Chery brand, has been detailed in international form ahead of its Australian launch. The plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system is claimed to produce 460kW, and the vehicle is offered in five- and six-seat layouts. Freelander has previously confirmed a 2027 arrival in Australia. Australian pricing, specifications and a precise launch date are yet to be announced. The figures presented apply to the international left-hand drive version.
Chery's Jetour brand has received Australian Design Rule certification for its T1 and T2 mid-size SUVs ahead of their expected early 2027 releases. The T2 has a boxier shape, while the T1 has a sleeker rear end. Filings list a turbo-petrol engine and a 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid option, with the hybrid producing up to 430kW in all-wheel-drive form. Jetour is also expected to bring the F700 ute and G700 off-road SUV in the second half of 2027 at the earliest.
Chery plans to enter Australia's luxury car market under the Exlantix name, with first vehicles expected in the first half of 2027. The ES GT shooting brake and the new ET SUV will lead the rollout, with right-hand drive examples shown in Shanghai. Exeed International chief executive Lilian Xiong said the Exeed name cannot be registered in some markets, including Australia, so Exlantix will be used instead. Australian prices and detailed variants have not yet been announced. Exlantix will offer both battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with powertrains still to be confirmed.
Chinese brand Lepas has announced its first Australian model, the five-seat L6 BEV Signature electric SUV, priced from $47,990 before on-road costs. Order books are open ahead of first customer deliveries in November 2026. A plug-in hybrid version is scheduled to arrive in 2027. The L6 offers a claimed 440km range on a single charge and fast-charging of up to 120kW. Lepas aims to have 40 showrooms open by the end of 2026.
Jetour T1 and T2 mid-size SUVs have been spotted testing in Australia, with both expected to be the first models offered by the Chery Group brand when it launches here in 2027. Photos sent by a reader show the camouflaged vehicles parked at Bondi Beach. Jetour will be run separately from other Chery Group brands in Australia. The larger F700 ute and G700 off-road SUV are not expected until the second half of 2027 at the earliest.