Chery Himla

Chery Himla
Chery Himla
Overview
Manufacturer	Chery
Model code	KP11
Also called	Chery KP11 (prototype); Rely R08 (China);
Production	2025–present
Assembly	China: Wuhu, Anhui
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size pickup truck
Body style	4-door pickup truck
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive;
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 2.4 L I4 turbo; Diesel:; 2.3 L I4 turbo;
Transmission	6-speed manual; 8-speed automatic;
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,230 mm (127.2 in)
Length	5,335 mm (210.0 in)
Width	1,920 mm (75.6 in)
Height	1,865 mm (73.4 in)

The Chery Himla is a mid-size pickup truck produced by Chery since 2025. its appearance on the sidelines of the 2024 Chery International User Summit, held in Wuhu, China. It was showcased at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show and went on sale in several countries in late 2025.^[1]^[2]

Naming

The name "Himla" is derived from the Himalayas mountain range. Chery also claims the word is an acronym for High performance, Innovation, Multifunctional, Longevity and All-terrain.^[3] In China, the Himla is marketed under the Rely brand as the Rely R08 (Chinese: 威麟R08; pinyin: Wēilín R08) and Rely Reaolc (Chinese: 威麟捷想者; pinyin: Wēilín Jiéxiǎngzhě).^[4]

Markets

Chile

The Himla went on sale in Chile in November 2025 in three variants, all powered by a 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine with 2WD and 4WD options, as well as 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options.^[5]

References

^ Nuttall, Cale (2025-10-20). "First Drive: 2025 Chery Himla". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
^ "Chery is going after the Toyota Hilux with its new 'Himla' pickup-focused sub-brand". Top Gear. 2025-04-28. Archived from the original on 2025-05-20. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
^ Bubear, Ryan (2025-04-24). "SA-bound Chery Himla bakkie officially unveiled". Cars.co.za. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
^ "Chery ute is coming, but it's not this one". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
^ "Nueva Chery Himla 2026: la primera camioneta de la marca". La Tercera (in Spanish). 2025-11-10. Retrieved 2026-01-30.

[1] Nuttall, Cale (2025-10-20). "First Drive: 2025 Chery Himla". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-30.

[2] "Chery is going after the Toyota Hilux with its new 'Himla' pickup-focused sub-brand". Top Gear. 2025-04-28. Archived from the original on 2025-05-20. Retrieved 2026-01-30.

[3] Bubear, Ryan (2025-04-24). "SA-bound Chery Himla bakkie officially unveiled". Cars.co.za. Retrieved 2026-01-30.

[4] "Chery ute is coming, but it's not this one". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 2026-01-30.

[5] "Nueva Chery Himla 2026: la primera camioneta de la marca". La Tercera (in Spanish). 2025-11-10. Retrieved 2026-01-30.

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