Chery just pulled the trigger on the Philippine pickup market. United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) chairman Rommel Sytin confirmed that the Chery Stockman — the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid pickup — is coming to the Philippines.
That is a big deal for a segment that has been owned by the BYD Shark 6 since it landed. This morning I was writing about the Lexus RZ 600e F Sport, a luxury EV at the opposite end of the spectrum. The Stockman is a different kind of electrified machine — one built to haul, tow, and go off-road, powered by the same diesel that half the country’s commercial vehicles run on.
The Chery Stockman: Diesel Meets Plug-in Hybrid
Here is the headline: the Stockman pairs a 2.5-liter turbo-diesel engine with an electric motor and a battery pack, producing a combined 350 kW (476 PS) and 800 Nm of torque. It is the first pickup anywhere to combine diesel power with plug-in hybrid tech — not just in the Philippines, but in the world.
Chery calls it the Super Hybrid System. The diesel engine handles the long-haul grunt while the electric motor adds instant torque and up to 100 km of EV range on the NEDC cycle. On paper, that means your daily EDSA commute can run mostly on electricity, then you hit the provincial highway with a full tank of diesel and zero range anxiety.
A proper workhorse underneath
The Stockman uses a traditional ladder-frame chassis — the first model on Chery’s new Kaitan Architecture — with double wishbones up front and leaf springs at the rear, the classic work-truck setup. Ground clearance sits at a healthy 247 mm, and all-terrain tires come as standard.
The numbers that matter for truck buyers: 3,500 kg braked towing, 750 kg unbraked, and a payload target of 1,000 kg. The bed measures 1,560 mm long, 1,560 mm wide, and 500 mm deep. A part-time 4WD system with front, center, and rear locking differentials completes the package — serious hardware for serious off-road work.
Full Specifications
| Specification | Chery Stockman |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.5L turbo-diesel + electric motor (PHEV) |
| System output | 350 kW / 476 PS, 800 Nm |
| Drive type | Part-time 4WD, front/center/rear diff locks |
| EV range | Up to 100 km (NEDC) |
| Battery | Capacity not yet disclosed |
| Braked towing | 3,500 kg |
| Unbraked towing | 750 kg |
| Payload | ~1,000 kg (target) |
| Dimensions | 5,450 x 2,010 x 1,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,250 mm |
| Ground clearance | 247 mm (at full load) |
| Cargo bed | 1,560 x 1,560 x 500 mm |
| Chassis | Ladder frame (Kaitan Architecture) |
| Suspension | Double wishbone front / leaf spring rear |
| Battery warranty (AU) | 8 years / unlimited km |
Price in PHP, USD, and INR
Here is the catch: Chery has not announced Philippine pricing yet, and even the Australian price is still under wraps ahead of the Stockman’s Q4 2026 launch there. Australia is the global debut market, and the Philippines follows after.
For a ballpark, look at what is already on sale here. The BYD Shark 6 DMO Premium now stickers at PHP 2,618,000 after BYD’s May 2026 price increase, with the Advanced variant at PHP 2,388,000. Chery’s own Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV EX — a completely different class of vehicle — starts at PHP 2,698,000. A diesel PHEV pickup with this much capability will likely slot above the Shark 6.
| Market | Price |
|---|---|
| Philippines (projected) | PHP 2.7 – 3.1 million |
| USD equivalent | ~US$44,400 – 50,990 |
| INR equivalent | ~Rs 42 – 48 lakh |
Projected estimate, not official — computed at 60.8 PHP/USD and 95 INR/USD. We will update the moment Chery PH announces the real SRP.
What Others Are Saying
AutoIndustriya broke the UAAGI confirmation on August 11, noting the local unit “will likely be the same as the one Australia will get” — meaning we should expect the full 350 kW diesel PHEV setup, not a detuned variant. It is the same pattern the Jaecoo J8 PHEV followed in the Chery family: homologation and confirmation first, official launch later.
Australian reviewers are bullish on the concept. Zecar’s comparison notes the Stockman matches the Shark 6’s 350 kW combined output while topping it on torque (800 Nm vs 700 Nm) and EV range (100 km NEDC vs 80 km WLTP). GoAuto highlights the diesel plug-in hybrid configuration as a point of difference from the petrol-electric and battery-electric rivals in the ute segment.
CarExpert flagged the one big unknown: battery capacity has not been officially disclosed. And Chery Australia’s own site promises an 8-year, unlimited-km battery warranty — if that carries over to the Philippines, it would be a serious trust signal for buyers still nervous about hybrid batteries.
How It Stacks Up: Stockman vs BYD Shark 6
| Spec | Chery Stockman | BYD Shark 6 DMO |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.5L turbo-diesel PHEV | 1.5L turbo-petrol PHEV |
| Combined power | 350 kW | 350 kW |
| Combined torque | 800 Nm | 700 Nm |
| EV range | Up to 100 km (NEDC) | 80 km (WLTP) |
| Ground clearance | 247 mm | 230 mm |
| PH price | Est. PHP 2.7 – 3.1M | PHP 2,388,000 – 2,618,000 |
Is It Right for Filipino Roads?
City driving
At 5,450 mm long and 2,010 mm wide, the Stockman is a full-size presence on EDSA and in Makati parking. That is not a car for tight BGC basement slots. But the 100 km EV range means your daily commute can be almost entirely electric — silent, vibration-free, and no diesel smell at the office parking lot. Instant motor torque also makes stop-and-go traffic far less tiring than a traditional diesel pickup.
Long-distance travel
This is where the Stockman shines. Manila to Baguio is about 250 km — the EV range covers most of it, and the diesel engine takes over from there with zero range anxiety. You are not hunting for DC fast chargers on NLEX like you would in a full EV; you just refuel at any diesel station, which is everywhere in the Philippines. For provincial trips, rural dealers, and areas with spotty charging infrastructure, the diesel PHEV layout is arguably the most practical electrified powertrain available here.
Flooded and flood-prone situations
247 mm of ground clearance is excellent — better than most SUVs and considerably more than a sedan or small EV. The battery sits under the floor with the rest of the hybrid hardware, but let us be honest: no vehicle is a submarine. The diesel PHEV does have an edge over pure EVs in that a flooded street will not instantly take out your entire propulsion system, but keep the rule: do not wade water deeper than the wheel centers, especially during typhoon season in Metro Manila’s flood-prone areas.
High temperature conditions
Philippine summers push 36–38°C, and battery heat management is always the question. Chery has not specified the battery chemistry yet, so I will not speculate — that is a spec to watch when official details drop. What we do know: the diesel engine and electric motor share the cooling load, and the air conditioning runs off the hybrid system regardless of charge level. I have written before about how battery chemistry and thermal management matter more in tropical climates, and the Stockman’s unspecified pack is worth watching on that front.
Bottom Line
The Chery Stockman is the most interesting pickup story in the Philippine market right now. A diesel PHEV is a genuinely new answer to the classic Filipino question: one vehicle that can handle floods, provincial roads, and EDSA traffic without the charging anxiety of a full EV.
It also fits a broader trend I have been tracking — Chinese PHEVs are lining up to challenge the Shark 6, from pickup trucks like the Jetour F700 to family MPVs like the GAC GN8. If Chery prices the Stockman anywhere near the Shark 6’s PHP 2.6M territory, the electrified pickup segment here suddenly gets very interesting. We will know more once the official SRP and battery details drop.