2,000KM on ONE TANK?! 😱 Bye Bye, Ranger & HiLux? 🛻

Could this be the ultimate HiLux and Ranger killer? Today, we’re taking a first look at Chery’s secret weapon for the Australian market: the "KP31" dual-cab ute. While rivals like the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV rely on petrol-based hybrid systems, Chery is doing something no one else is – they’ve built a DIESEL Plug-in Hybrid. The result? A mind-blowing range of 1,500km to 2,000km on a single tank of fuel. In this video, we break down: The Powertrain: A 2.5L turbo diesel engine paired with an electric motor and lithium-ion battery. The Capability: Does it have the "real ute" specs? We confirm the 3.5-tonne towing capacity and one-tonne payload. The Tech: First look at the geometric alloy wheels, LED lighting, and off-road mechanical diff locks. Aussie Testing: Why local suspension tuning and hot weather testing will make this "best in class" for refinement. With its world debut in Sydney, the KP31 is officially "Shark hunting". Is this the technology that finally makes you switch from a traditional diesel to a hybrid? The Chery KP31 is set to arrive late in 2026. Let us know in the comments – is a 2,000km range enough to make you ditch your Ranger or HiLux? 🛻 Read more: https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/car-reviews.html Research and compare cars 🔎 RACV Car Match Prepare for the best with an RACV Car Loan WeMoney’s 2025 Best for Flexibility (Personal Loans) Finalist 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au/carloans R.A.C.V. Finance Limited ABN 82 004 292 291 Australian Credit Licence No. 391488. RACV Finance is subject to RACV lending criteria. Conditions, fees and charges apply. For more information: 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au 📱 Call us on 13 72 28 for general enquiries Subscribe to our newsletter: 📩 https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/subscribe.html Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/racvofficial https://www.facebook.com/racv https://www.instagram.com/racvofficial https://www.linkedin.com/company/racv #racv #racvnewsandlifestyle #racvcarmatch #carmatch #racvcarreviews #carreview #chery #kp31 #ute #pickup #pickuptruck