Externally, the KP31 closely resembles the Rely P3X model, which debuted in China last year. The pick-up has a flat front with round headlights, plastic trims on the wheel arches, vertical windows in the cabin, and off-road spoilers. The concept car features a snorkel, BFGoodrich AT tires size 285/70 R17, and an expedition luggage rack with tracks for self-propulsion.
The manufacturer has not yet disclosed any technical data. It is known that a 2.5-liter four-cylinder turbo diesel is installed under the hood, which is part of a plug-in hybrid system, and the drive battery can be charged from the grid.
Chery states that the 2.5-liter turbo diesel in the hybrid system is 10% more efficient than an "average diesel engine". The thermal efficiency of the engine reaches 47%. The manufacturer has also managed to reduce vibrations by 30%.
Chery KP31 Concept
The length of the concept version is 5,610 mm, the width is 1,920 mm and the height is 1,925 mm. The production version will be slightly shorter — 5,450 mm. The stated towing capacity reaches 3,493 kg, the payload — up to 1,000 kg.
Lucas Harris, Operations Manager of Chery Australia, explained that the company will be the first to offer a diesel-PHEV in the double-cab pick-up segment. According to him, this will be the main distinguishing feature of the model from competitors.
For 2027, the company also plans to launch a gasoline-powered plug-in hybrid, about which details are not yet known.
The sales start of the production version of the Chery KP3 is planned for the fourth quarter of 2026. Full technical data, the commercial name, and prices will be announced by Chery closer to the sales start.
Source: Motor1
