Aussie off-road accessory specialist to kit-out world-first ute
Ironman 4x4 has scored a partnership with Chery for the new Stockman ute, providing Australian-designed accessories for the Chinese dual-cab.
Chery is leaving no stone unturned before the arrival of the Stockman in Australia in February 2027, partnering with Australian accessory giant Ironman 4x4 to provide factory-backed off-road parts for the ute.
Ironman 4x4, based in Melbourne’s Dandenong region, has developed a range of accessories for the Chery Stockman, leaning on its existing catalogue of parts, but all now made from aircraft-grade 5052 aluminium alloy.
Validated to Chery’s OEM-level requirements and tested to comply with local standards, Ironman has confirmed an initial range of accessories which will be available to the Stockman from launch.
These include an Apex Bull Bar (triple-hoop, 12,000lb (5443kg) winch cradle, two recovery points, 4mm skid plate), premium side rails and steps, a Raid Roof Rack (with optional light bar mounting), Raid canopy (380kg static roof load, optional side storage, dog windows and roof bars), roller drawers, and a rear-step tow bar to use the Stockman’s 3500kg braked towing capacity.
In addition to this, buyers will be able to option Ironman’s IM2.5 suspension, providing a 50mm (two-inch) lift at the front and rear, with the choice of spring options for 200kg or 300kg constant load.
Ironman will match Chery’s seven-year vehicle warranty on its Stockman accessories which are ordered with the ute.
No matter how capable the Stockman is, Australian off-roaders still want a bull bar, a lift, a canopy and a roof rack,” said Chery Australia Chief Operating Officer, Lucas Harris.
“This range is how they get that, backed by a trusted Australian brand.”
The Chery Stockman will become the world’s first ute to be fitted with a plug-in hybrid, turbo-diesel powertrain, joining a market which has already seen success with turbo-petrol PHEVs such as the BYD Shark 6.
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Confirmed to produce up to 350kW and 800Nm, the Stockman outs the Ranger Hybrid (207kW/697Nm), the Shark 6 Premium 321kW/650Nm, and the Cannon Alpha PHEV (300kW/700Nm), though the JAC Hunter is still the most potent on paper, making 360kW/1010Nm.
A petrol-powered version of the Stockman is due in Australia in 2027, though no details have emerged.
Its 750kg unbraked and 3500kg braked towing capacity also matches its rivals, while its four-wheel drive system with lockable front and rear differentials is on par with the top-spec Cannon Alpha PHEV and Hunter, while beating out the Ranger Hybrid (rear differential only).
Chery has only so far confirmed the Stockman has a claimed electric-only driving range of 100km on the lenient NEDC cycle, more than double the Ranger Hybrid’s 49km claim, and identical to the Shark 6 and Hunter, however the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is still the on-paper king with a 115km figure.
Measuring 5450mm long, 2010mm wide and 1890mm tall, the Stockman is roughly the same size as the Shark and Cannon Alpha, while being slightly longer than the Hunter and Ranger. Its 247mm of ground clearance is also class-leading, while its all-terrain tyres are designed to enable it to fulfill its off-roading ambitions.
Premcar has been appointed by Chery to undertake in-market testing and validation of the Stockman locally, in order to make sure its ride and handling tuning is up to the task of pleasing Australian motorists.
