Rely R08
| Rely R08 | |
|---|---|
| Chery Himla | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rely (Chery) |
| Model code | KP11 |
| Alsocalled |
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| Production | 2025–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhu, Anhui |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Bodystyle | 4-door pickup truck |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | 2 electric motors |
| Transmission |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | Permanent magnet synchronous reluctance |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase |
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| Length |
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| Width | 1,960mm (77.2in) |
| Height |
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The Rely R08 (Chinese :威麟R08; pinyin :Wēilín R08) and Rely Reaolc (Chinese :威麟捷想者; pinyin :Wēilín Jiéxiǎngzhě) is a mid-size pickup truck produced by Chery since 2025. It was showcased at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show and is planned to release in 2025.
Overview
[edit ]The R08 was presented in June 2025.[1] It is sales commenced in China on 20 September 2025.[2]
The Reaolc was previewed by the Jetour Reaolc at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.[3] Sales commenced on December 10, 2025.[4]
Rely R08 Pro (Rely Reaolc)
[edit ]A more hardcore variant named the Rely R08 Pro was announced in April 2026, featuring off-road ready accessories and lock differentials in the front and rear as standard. Styling wise, the R08 Pro also features an exclusive front end design taken from the Jetour Reaolc prototype to differentiate from the regular R08 models.[5] The R08 Pro went on sale on April 17, 2026.[6]
- Jetour Reaolc
- Rear view
Export markets
[edit ]The Chery Himla is the export market name for the Rely R08 mid-size pickup truck produced by Chery since 2025. It was showcased at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show and went on sale in several countries in late 2025.[7] [8]
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.[9] 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).[10]
Markets
[edit ]Argentina
[edit ]The R8 went on sale in Argentina in May 2026 in three variants; Comfort, Luxury and Limited, all powered by a 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine, only with 4WD, as well as 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options.[11] [12]
Chile
[edit ]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.[13]
Uruguay
[edit ]The R8 went on sale in Uruguay in March 2026 in three variants; Comfort, Luxury and Limited, powered by a 2.3-litre turbodiesel engine and Comfort is powered by a 2.4-litre petrol, except for Comfort (2WD) all variants are equipped with 4WD, as well as 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options.[14]
References
[edit ]- ↑ "奇瑞进军皮卡!RELY威麟R08首发亮相 后续还将推出全尺寸车型_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025年06月09日.
- ↑ "售8.88万元起 柴油/汽油双动力 RELY威麟R08正式上市_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025年09月20日.
- ↑ "以硬派越野思维造皮卡 捷途捷想者首款车型上海车展首发亮相_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025年05月08日.
- ↑ "12.58万元起 威麟捷想者上市 配2.3T柴油动力_车家号_发现车生活_汽车之家". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025年12月10日.
- ↑ "奇瑞威麟R08 PRO将于4月17日上市 非承载车身+分时四驱". autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2026年04月10日.
- ↑ Leung, Adrian (April 17, 2026). "Chery Rely R08 Pro launches with 420 Nm diesel, 4WD, pickup targets GWM Cannon". CarNewsChina.
- ↑ Nuttall, Cale (2025年10月20日). "First Drive: 2025 Chery Himla". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2026年01月30日.
- ↑ "Chery is going after the Toyota Hilux with its new 'Himla' pickup-focused sub-brand". Top Gear. 2025年04月28日. Archived from the original on 2025年05月20日. Retrieved 2026年01月30日.
- ↑ Bubear, Ryan (2025年04月24日). "SA-bound Chery Himla bakkie officially unveiled". Cars.co.za. Retrieved 2026年01月30日.
- ↑ "Chery ute is coming, but it's not this one". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 2026年01月30日.
- ↑ "Lanzamiento: Rely R8 (2026)". Autoblog Argentina (in Spanish). 2026年05月13日. Retrieved 2026年05月15日.
- ↑ "Seis apuntes del lanzamiento de la Rely R8". Autoblog Argentina (in Spanish). 2026年05月14日. Retrieved 2026年05月15日.
- ↑ "Nueva Chery Himla 2026: la primera camioneta de la marca". La Tercera (in Spanish). 2025年11月10日. Retrieved 2026年01月30日.
- ↑ "Lanzamiento: Rely R8" . Retrieved 2026年05月15日.