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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 26 MIN

Diesel PHEV: Chery KP31 is the ute Toyota should've built years ago

from AutoExpert · host John Cadogan

Chery has officially revealed the KP31 concept ute for Australia — and the headline is a 2.5L turbo-diesel PHEV with a claimed 47% thermal efficiency.That’s not just another me-too dual-cab. If Chery executes this properly, it could be a genuinely disruptive ute: diesel torque + towing credibility + hybrid assist for better urban efficiency.In this video I break down:why this is probably a diesel-led hybrid (not a Shark 6-style setup)the most likely powertrain layoutwhat the 47% thermal efficiency claim actually meansand whether KP31 is a real threat to Ranger and HiLuxIf you’re thinking about your next dual-cab, this is one to watch.#Chery #KP31 #Ute #PHEV #DieselHybrid #Ranger #Hilux #Shark6 #CannonAlpha #AutoExpert

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