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2026 Chery KP31. Sydney reveal, February 2026.
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Plug in that name: Chery launches Aussie competition to name its diesel-electric ute!

March 16, 2026 EV Central team

Chery Australia has launched a nationwide competition to name its upcoming plug-in hybrid diesel ute, handing the final naming decision

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Chery KP31 4x4 wagon. Artists impression.
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“Amazing” and “very popular”: Chery PHEV diesel 4×4 wagon based on new KP31 ute wanted in Australia to fight Toyota Prado and Ford Everest!

March 2, 2026 Bruce Newton

If you like the idea of a plug-in hybrid diesel ute as previewed by the Chery KP31, how about a

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2026 Chery KP31. Sydney reveal, February 2026.
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Is this the future of the ute in Australia? Chery reveals the KP31 plug-in hybrid diesel-electric dual cab. It will be on-sale here this year!

February 23, 2026 Bruce Newton

Australia has hosted the international debut of a Chery ute codenamed KP31 that will arrive here in late 2026 powered

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2026 Hyundai Elexio Elite.
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2026 Hyundai Elexio Elite.
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Like hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (or PHEVs) have an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor. Plug-in vehicles take the

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