Suzuki "Flattered" by Chery Using One of Its Model's Names

Suzuki "flattered" by Chery using one of its model's names

If the name of Chery's new ute sounds familiar to you, that's because Suzuki used it first – and it welcomes its revival.

Shark hunter: Chery Stockman is the new name for the super-efficient plug-in hybrid diesel ute designed to overtake the BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger PHEV

Chinese car-making giant Chery has named its first-ever ute for the Aussie market the Stockman after holding a competition to help decide on a badge for the all-new dual-cab 4×4 pick-up due to arrive later this year. Developed under the KP31 codename, Chery said the more than 20,000 submissions from Australians included suggestions such as Orca, Terra, Outride, Ridgeback, Ironbark, Longreach and Mate for its BYD Shark 6 rival. In the end, the wi…

Chery Borrowed a Suzuki Pickup Name — and Suzuki Is Fine With It

The new Chery Stockman is due later this year and will become Australia’s first diesel plug-in hybrid pickup.

Chery Took Suzuki's Truck Name, And Suzuki Says It's Flattered

Chery chose a new name for its new pickup after a public vote. The ladder-frame pickup combines a diesel engine with a PHEV system. Earlier Suzuki and Mahindra trucks also carried the same name. Chery has settled on a name for its upcoming plug-in hybrid pickup in Australia. The production truck, previewed by the KP31 prototype earlier this year, will wear the Stockman badge, the winner of a public contest that pulled in more than 20,000 submiss…

Deja-vu? Chery decides to name its plug-in hybrid ute ‘Stockman’ - a name previously used by another carmaker

This post appeared first on Chasing Cars. Chery Australia has finally decided on a name for its forthcoming, highly anticipated diesel plug-in hybrid ute, once referred to by the placeholder ‘KP31’. The only problem? It isn’t exactly original.  With some 20,000 entries tallied over the course of two weeks, Chery settled on nine finalists, with public voting taking place in early May. Fast forward to today, and Chery has confirmed ‘Stockman’ to b…

2027 Chery Stockman: New Chinese diesel PHEV ute gets a very Aussie name

Chery's first ute in Australia will offer a segment-first diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain and a very blokey name.