Chery’s first bakkie for South Africa
Meet the Grootman
The Grootman is an all-new double-cab hybrid bakkie. It pairs a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine with an electric motor, and is due in South African showrooms in the first quarter of 2027.
South Africans chose the name in Chery’s national naming competition. A grootman is someone who has earned respect through experience and can be relied on to get the job done.
Power, combined350 kW
Torque, combined800 Nm
Towing, braked3 500 kg
In showroomsQ1 2027
Preliminary figures announced with the name in October 2026. Final specifications, pricing and the local line-up will be confirmed closer to launch.
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