The MG MGU9 EV is now on sale in Australia from $78,990 before on-road costs, with 430km WLTP range, 3.5-tonne towing and Thule accessories.
Inchcape Australia and Changan will end their DEEPAL distribution partnership, with Changan taking over during a transition to March 2027.
Chery Stockman product chief Mark Qi says the diesel PHEV ute must be better than the GWM Cannon, with Ranger, HiLux and Tasman benchmarks.
Chery is still tuning the Stockman diesel PHEV ute for Australia, with steering, brakes, powertrain and rear suspension under review.
GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV test drives have begun in Australia, with launch offers extended to 30 November 2026 and pricing from $47,990 driveaway.
Chery's iCaur brand will launch the V25 SUV in Australia, but executives have ruled out diesel, a hardcore ladder-frame 4WD and a ute.
The off-road Navara Warrior previewed last November won't reach showrooms, with Nissan prioritising its plug-in hybrid ute launch next year.
Nissan's first plug-in hybrid for Australia will be the Navara Pro PHEV, with 300kW, 800Nm, 4x4 and 3500kg towing planned.
Australian VFACTS sales rose 0.9 per cent in September 2026, while combined VFACTS and EVC rankings put Ford Ranger first and Tesla Model Y third.
Chery Australia has detailed more Stockman ute specs, including 350kW, 800Nm, 96km WLTP EV range, triple diff locks and 3495kg towing.
The 2027 LDV T60 ute arrives in October with a new 2.5-litre turbo-diesel, updated cabin tech and two variants from $37,990 drive-away.
MG has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for the 2027 MGU9 EV ute, with 430km WLTP range and 3500kg towing.