In South Africa, a presentation of the Himla model took place, and the Chinese brand shared the details about the project. Chery intends to produce frame pickups for different markets, that is, left- and right-handed modifications are planned. Moreover, in 2026, not one, but two pickups will be offered in South Africa! Competitors in the company are considered Jac T9 PHEV, BYD SHARK and Ford Ranger Raptor.
CHERIM Ambitions compete with fuel and hybrid pickups are supported by the widest range of power plants. Chery Himla receive five (!) Types of filling. Two ordinary internal combustion engines: a gasoline 2.0-liter turbo engine (230 hp, 378 nm) and a turbodiesel 2.5 (190 hp, 450 nm), as well as a moderate hybrid based on a 2.5-liter unit (272 hp, 600 nm).
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The most powerful will be charged hybrids. The internal combustion engines are the same: either a 2.0-liter gasoline or 2.5-liter turbodiesel. However, in tandem with an electric motor, the return will increase significantly: a gasoline hybrid will develop 408 hp. and 620 Nm, diesel hybrid – 353 hp and 680 nm. Chery Himla refers to medium-sized models, since the body length is 5.4-5.45 meters, and the cargo compartment is 1.56-meter.
In 2026, pickups will begin to supply Latin America, South Africa, there are plans for Australia. However, in Russia, the segment of frame trucks is also growing, so it is impossible to exclude the emergence of new Cher in our country. However, export plans will probably be coordinated with a partner, ZX Weishi, because it was she who provided the source.
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